Hurricanes reopen Midnight Pass, reigniting debate over maintaining it

Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.

Tampa weather | Lows in the 40's today
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto breaks down what we can expect the rest of the week as temperatures rise.

St. Pete restaurants sharing staff as hurricane recovery continues

Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Tampa weather | Mild temperatures move in
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest on when temperatures are expected to rise again.

Tampa weather | Warmer after cold start
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber has your Wednesday forecast, including our next warmup after a chilly morning.

Tampa weather | Cool temperatures continue
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto takes a look at the rest of the week plus some freeze warnings expected Wednesday morning.

Citing storms, FPL looks to increase customers monthly bill

Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase. 

Tampa weather | Low temps expected tonight
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on this cold spell plus a few freeze warnings in the area for tomorrow morning.

D-SNAP site opens at Raymond James Stadium for Hillsborough County residents impacted by recent hurricanes

Weeks after hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida, residents financially impacted by the back-to-back storms in Hillsborough County can now go to Raymond James Stadium to apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). 

Tampa weather | Tuesday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Tuesday will be cool and dry with highs in the mid-60s.

Hurricane recovery, resiliency part of 2025 legislative priorities for St. Pete

St. Petersburg city leaders will urge state lawmakers to pass bills they think can help the city recover from two devastating hurricanes, but can also help prepare for future storms.

Here’s how long chilly temperatures could last in the Tampa Bay area

The Tampa Bay area is continuing to feel dropping temperatures, and a few more cooler days are on the horizon for our region. 

Tampa weather | Dry air and cool temperatures
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto takes a look at this week's weather and when the cool temperatures are expected to end.

Inside Tampa woman's mission to spread Christmas in her community

As Jack Guthrie decorated her house for Christmas, the Tampa resident couldn’t help but think of some of her fellow Bay area neighbors, whose holiday season will look much differently this year thanks to Hurricanes  Helene and Milton. 

Hillsborough, Pasco, and Volusia Counties announce new locations for hurricane relief centers

Weeks and months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Debby struck the Tampa Bay area, residents of communities up and down Florida’s Western coast are left to rebuild their homes and businesses.

Tampa weather | Cold front moves through
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on this stretch of cold weather as overnight low temps drop into the 40's.