Tampa's tree canopy thins out following back-to-back hurricanes

Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.

Temperatures stay chilly Friday, more freeze warnings early Saturday before big warmup

Temperatures will stay well below average in the Tampa Bay area on Friday and again Saturday for the Gasparilla Pirate Fest, but a big warmup is on the way during the latter part of the weekend.

Tampa Weather | Sun returning
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FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has your Gasparilla forecast.

High water bills stun owners of vacant, gutted homes in St. Pete

Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high water bills are leaving owners puzzled and frustrated.

Tampa weather | Friday forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says a north wind will keep temperatures in the 50s on Friday despite the return of sunshine. Saturday will be cool, as well, for the Gasparilla Pirate Fest. A big warmup is on the way, though, with the return of the 70s on Sunday, continuing into next week.

High demand forces staffing issues at Hillsborough and Pinellas County cold shelters during cold front

With many families not able to make ends meet and turn the heat on or live without a permanent roof over their heads, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties have opened up their cold weather shelters for its longest stretch on record.

New Orleans has seen more snow than Alaska's biggest city so far this winter

Metro New Orleans has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold-weather cities across the country, including Philadelphia, New York and Anchorage, Alaska.

Florida snow: 'I Survived the Blizzard of 2025' t-shirts for sale to support a cause

Floridians can now celebrate this week's rare snowfall with the "I Survived the Blizzard of 2025" t-shirt, with 100% of proceeds going to support people experiencing homelessness at The Kearney Center in Tallahassee.

Part of Bay Area under freeze warning Friday morning. Here's how low temperatures could drop

The Tampa Bay area is not done with chilly weather just yet. A freeze warning will be in effect Thursday night into Friday morning for part of the region, while the entire Bay Area will be under a cold weather advisory.

Tampa weather | Thursday forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a high in the low 50s. The chilly weather continues into Friday, with part of the Bay Area under a freeze warning and the entire region under a cold weather advisory.

St. Pete hosts affordable housing fair for those displaced by hurricanes

Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.

Snow in Florida: NOAA satellite shows historic winter storm, US snowfall from space

As the historic winter storm that traveled across the southern U.S. heads east, it's leaving snowfall from Texas to North Carolina. This image was captured by a NOAA satellite showing several inches of snow left on the ground. 

Tampa weather | Cold temperatures continue
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest on this cold snap, plus how long the snow up north will stay on the ground.

Tampa Build Expo vendors thinking ahead for next hurricane season

The Tampa Build Expo kicked off on Wednesday at the Tampa Convention Center. The two-day event connects professionals and vendors on the latest construction tools and building equipment.

Historic winter storm brings record snowfall to Florida

The winter storm that moved through Florida on Tuesday into Wednesday is one for the record books, smashing the previous all-time high for snowfall in the Sunshine State.