City of Madeira Beach holds packed townhall on FEMA's 50% regulation
With all the damage across the Tampa Bay area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are hearing about FEMA's 50% rule, which applies in flood prone areas. It's something many in coastal communities have to deal with, and Madeira Beach residents just got a crash course.
With all the damage across the Tampa Bay area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are hearing about FEMA's 50% rule, which applies in flood prone areas. It's something many in coastal communities have to deal with, and Madeira Beach residents just got a crash course.
Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa weather | Sunny and clear in Tampa Bay region
FOX 13 meteorologist Paul Dellegatto forecasts dry temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s for the next few days in Tampa.
FOX 13 meteorologist Paul Dellegatto forecasts dry temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s for the next few days in Tampa.
The negative affects of storms on the Bay Area's farmland explained
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.
Behind the scenes of World Central Kitchen
When disaster strikes, relief organizations are there to answer the call for help. Among them, World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés.
When disaster strikes, relief organizations are there to answer the call for help. Among them, World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés.
Tampa weather: Partly cloudy Wednesday
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says it will be a warm afternoon across the Bay Area.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says it will be a warm afternoon across the Bay Area.
No tropical developments in Atlantic
Things are quiet across the Atlantic. No tropical formation is expected over the next seven days, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. There are some indications that by the middle or second half of next week their may be areas of lower pressure in the Caribbean.
Things are quiet across the Atlantic. No tropical formation is expected over the next seven days, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. There are some indications that by the middle or second half of next week their may be areas of lower pressure in the Caribbean.
Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
FOX 13?s Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be dry with temperatures in the mid-80s.
FOX 13?s Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be dry with temperatures in the mid-80s.
Ruskin mobile home park struggling to recover after back-to-back hurricanes
Mobile home parks across the Tampa Bay area are dealing with extensive damage following back-to-back hurricanes, forcing both tenants and landlords to face challenging situations.
Mobile home parks across the Tampa Bay area are dealing with extensive damage following back-to-back hurricanes, forcing both tenants and landlords to face challenging situations.
Tampa weather | Dry and sunny conditions ahead
FOX 13 meteorologist Paul Dellegatto forecasts dry, cool, and sunny temperatures ahead in the Tampa Bay area.
FOX 13 meteorologist Paul Dellegatto forecasts dry, cool, and sunny temperatures ahead in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa weather: Warm, breezy Tuesday
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says temperatures will reach the high 80s in the Bay Area.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says temperatures will reach the high 80s in the Bay Area.
Tropical Storm Oscar expected to dissipate
Tropical Storm Oscar will likely dissipate on Sunday, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. After Nadine lost its center of circulation and became a remnant low, it reorganized itself and took on a new name in the Pacific. Weber says Tropical Storm Kristy is expected to become a major hurricane as it works its way across open water. Neither storm is a threat to Florida.
Tropical Storm Oscar will likely dissipate on Sunday, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. After Nadine lost its center of circulation and became a remnant low, it reorganized itself and took on a new name in the Pacific. Weber says Tropical Storm Kristy is expected to become a major hurricane as it works its way across open water. Neither storm is a threat to Florida.
Tampa weather | Tuesday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Tuesday will be partly cloudy and breezy with temperatures in the upper 80s.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Tuesday will be partly cloudy and breezy with temperatures in the upper 80s.
Milton aftermath: What to know about mail-in, early voting after back-to-back hurricanes
More than 15,000 people voted just in Hillsborough County on the first day of early voting on Monday, with tens of thousands more across the Tampa Bay area. Many are voting early to get it done, but some things have changed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
More than 15,000 people voted just in Hillsborough County on the first day of early voting on Monday, with tens of thousands more across the Tampa Bay area. Many are voting early to get it done, but some things have changed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa Bay area crews working around the clock to haul debris from Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been hauled away across the Tampa Bay area. Many debris crews across the region are working seven days a week to get the debris cleared.
Hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been hauled away across the Tampa Bay area. Many debris crews across the region are working seven days a week to get the debris cleared.
‘The Sunset Post’ in South Tampa looking to rebuild after back-to-back hurricanes
At American Legion Post 138 in South Tampa, they're continuing to clean up and repair after two back-to-back hurricanes. Hurricane Helene lifted the outdoor deck eight inches and then crashed it back on the sand while Hurricane Milton tore the roof off.
At American Legion Post 138 in South Tampa, they're continuing to clean up and repair after two back-to-back hurricanes. Hurricane Helene lifted the outdoor deck eight inches and then crashed it back on the sand while Hurricane Milton tore the roof off.
Tampa weather: Mostly clear Monday night
FOX 13 News Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says temperatures will be in the 70s overnight.
FOX 13 News Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says temperatures will be in the 70s overnight.
'We are open!' Bradenton Beach businesses begin to reopen post hurricanes
The smoker is up and running at Smoqehouse on Bradenton Beach.
The smoker is up and running at Smoqehouse on Bradenton Beach.
Tampa weather | Partly cloudy and moderate temperatures
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber forecasts moderate Fall-like temperatures with cloud cover in the Tampa Bay region.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber forecasts moderate Fall-like temperatures with cloud cover in the Tampa Bay region.
Tropical Storm Oscar slams Cuba with torrential rain, life-threatening flooding after moving through Bahamas
Tropical Storm Oscar continues to slam parts of eastern Cuba with torrential rain and strong winds, leading to fears of life-threatening flooding and mudslides after the former hurricane made landfall late Sunday afternoon.
Tropical Storm Oscar continues to slam parts of eastern Cuba with torrential rain and strong winds, leading to fears of life-threatening flooding and mudslides after the former hurricane made landfall late Sunday afternoon.