Florida power outages: Thousands of households impacted by winter system

As a rare winter system continues to impact northern Florida and the Panhandle on Wednesday, bringing historic snowfall and frigid temperatures in some areas, power outages are affecting residents.

Florida sees heaviest snowfall in state's history as winter storm slams South

The heaviest snowfall in the Sunshine State occurred around Pensacola, where spotters reported measuring amounts of 5-12 inches through Tuesday evening.

Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes

Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.

Tampa weather | Wednesday forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says rain will move out during the day on Wednesday, but temperatures will stay cold with highs staying in the 50s. Temps won?t reach the 60s again until Saturday, but the 70s could return by Sunday.

St. Pete officials, lawmakers crafting bill to stop 'wakes' on flooded streets

Tampa Bay area lawmakers are working on a bill that would stop drivers from making waves in flooded streets, which was seen a lot during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Tampa Bay area braces for cold nights ahead; here's what you need to know

Parts of the Tampa Bay area are bracing for some cold nights, as a winter storm blasts the southeast region of the U.S. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm.

Snow blankets New Orleans, shattering record set in 1963

The scene along Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans on Tuesday was surreal. Palm trees swayed in the wind amid falling snow and near-blizzard conditions, with wind gusts exceeding 45 mph.

Snow falling in Florida, cooler temps to linger
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FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has more on the snow that parts of Florida are seeing.

Parts of Florida seeing snow!
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FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest forecast.

Gov. DeSantis shares winter storm updates after declaring a State of Emergency

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shared some updates regarding the state's preparation ahead of the winter storm that is hitting parts of northern Florida.

First-ever blizzard warning issued along Gulf Coast

The National Weather Service office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, said the winter storm has been producing blizzard conditions across southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana.

Tampa weather | Tuesday forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says the afternoon high will stay in the 50s on Tuesday with on-and-off rain into Wednesday. The chill stays with us until this weekend, when our next warmup begins. North of the Tampa Bay area, part of Florida is under a winter storm warning with snow and ice expected.

Florida under State of Emergency ahead of winter weather, dangerous cold temperatures

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the state of Florida ahead of a major winter storm sweeping across the southeast, which is expected to bring frigid temperatures to parts of Florida, as well as the potential for snow, ice, sleet, and/or freezing rain.

Tampa weather | Cold temps all week
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the cool forecast for the week plus the possible snow in north Florida.

Could Florida get snow? Winter storm warnings, watches issued for part of the state

Part of Florida is under a Winter Storm Warning and more areas are under a Winter Storm Watch as another blast of cold air moves over the state, bringing chilly temperatures and more rain to the Tampa Bay area this week.