First responders honored for service during Hurricane Milton
Many first responders rescued people from high water and damaged homes in the wake of Hurricane Milton. And, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor wanted to make sure they knew they were appreciated Tuesday night.
Many first responders rescued people from high water and damaged homes in the wake of Hurricane Milton. And, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor wanted to make sure they knew they were appreciated Tuesday night.
Valrico family's home destroyed in fire after power restored in wake of Hurricane Milton
A Valrico family is left with nothing after neighbors said their home exploded when the power came back on after Hurricane Milton.
A Valrico family is left with nothing after neighbors said their home exploded when the power came back on after Hurricane Milton.
DeSantis, Hillsborough first responders say Tiger Dams show promise at preventing flood damage
You may have seen large orange inflatable tubes in the Tampa Bay area. They're called Tiger Dams and were very helpful in preventing flood damage to buildings.
You may have seen large orange inflatable tubes in the Tampa Bay area. They're called Tiger Dams and were very helpful in preventing flood damage to buildings.
SBA halts disaster loans after Hurricanes Helene, Milton as funding runs dry
The Small Business Administration has paused new disaster loans due to a funding shortfall caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, delaying aid for small businesses, homeowners, and renters. FEMA aid remains available.
The Small Business Administration has paused new disaster loans due to a funding shortfall caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, delaying aid for small businesses, homeowners, and renters. FEMA aid remains available.
Many Bay Area kids head back to school this week after Hurricane Milton: 'Sense of normalcy'
Tampa Bay area kids missed a lot of school during and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but now school districts are beginning to reopen campuses.
Tampa Bay area kids missed a lot of school during and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but now school districts are beginning to reopen campuses.
Tampa weather: Tuesday evening forecast
FOX 13 News Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says some late night showers are possible.
FOX 13 News Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says some late night showers are possible.
'I'm trying to be patient': Hillsborough County residents wait for debris left collection
The effort to pick up all of Tampa's hurricane debris will not be complete until they reach Byron Jones' house in West Tampa.
The effort to pick up all of Tampa's hurricane debris will not be complete until they reach Byron Jones' house in West Tampa.
DeSantis gives 400,000 dollars to Tampa based first responder organizations
Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tampa on Oct. 15, detailing Florida’s statewide recovery efforts and highlighting specific measures ongoing in Hillsborough County.
Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tampa on Oct. 15, detailing Florida’s statewide recovery efforts and highlighting specific measures ongoing in Hillsborough County.
How cold will it get this week? Front to drop temperatures, humidity across Bay Area
Lower heat and humidity are on the way, providing some relief for Bay Area residents, especially those still cleaning up from Hurricane Milton or dealing with power outages.
Lower heat and humidity are on the way, providing some relief for Bay Area residents, especially those still cleaning up from Hurricane Milton or dealing with power outages.
NHC monitoring 2 tropical disturbances, Florida impacts 'unlikely'
The National Hurricane Center is watching two disturbances in the tropics, which FOX 13 meteorologists say will likely not directly impact Florida.
The National Hurricane Center is watching two disturbances in the tropics, which FOX 13 meteorologists say will likely not directly impact Florida.
Tampa weather | First fall cold front on the way
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest forecast.
Cold front to keep Invest 94L south of Florida
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on several systems in the tropics but stresses that nothing is headed toward the Bay Area. Weber says something is slowing trying to develop in the Southwestern Caribbean and will work its way into Central America. He adds that there is nothing that will bring the system up into the Gulf of Mexico. He is also watching Invest 94L in the Atlantic that is moving west across an environment that is favorable for development. According to Weber a cold front that will cross the Bay Area this week will keep invest 94L south of Florida.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on several systems in the tropics but stresses that nothing is headed toward the Bay Area. Weber says something is slowing trying to develop in the Southwestern Caribbean and will work its way into Central America. He adds that there is nothing that will bring the system up into the Gulf of Mexico. He is also watching Invest 94L in the Atlantic that is moving west across an environment that is favorable for development. According to Weber a cold front that will cross the Bay Area this week will keep invest 94L south of Florida.
Governor DeSantis announces new aid for Pasco County after Hurricane Milton
The torrential rainfall from Hurricane Milton caused rivers in the Tampa Bay area to reach historic levels. Neighborhoods in the eastern part of Pasco County faced major flooding, and floodwaters are still lingering in many areas.
The torrential rainfall from Hurricane Milton caused rivers in the Tampa Bay area to reach historic levels. Neighborhoods in the eastern part of Pasco County faced major flooding, and floodwaters are still lingering in many areas.
How Florida is utilizing the National Guard in response to Hurricane Milton
All hands are on deck in Florida since Hurricane Milton hit the state’s western coast last week, bringing unprecedented rain and wind to the region and devastating communities.
All hands are on deck in Florida since Hurricane Milton hit the state’s western coast last week, bringing unprecedented rain and wind to the region and devastating communities.
Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
Nonprofit, St. Pete church teaming up to help those impacted by recent hurricanes
Radiant Church and Convoy of Hope are teaming up on Tuesday to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Radiant Church and Convoy of Hope are teaming up on Tuesday to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa weather | Sunny ahead of cold front
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest forecast and an update on the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest forecast and an update on the tropics.
Plant City mobile home community devastated in wake of Hurricane Milton
You didn't have to live along the coast to see damage from Hurricane Milton. The storm dumped so much water across the Bay Area that communities that don't normally flood saw high water seep into their streets and homes.
You didn't have to live along the coast to see damage from Hurricane Milton. The storm dumped so much water across the Bay Area that communities that don't normally flood saw high water seep into their streets and homes.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton leave behind extensive damages in Pinellas County
On Monday, crews were setting up Treasure Island Fire Rescue’s new temporary home in City Hall’s parking lot.
On Monday, crews were setting up Treasure Island Fire Rescue’s new temporary home in City Hall’s parking lot.
Sarasota mobile home community destroyed in Hurricane Milton: 'I wanted to cry'
If you take one look at the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton at Tri-Par Estates Mobile Home Park in Sarasota, you can see why most evacuation orders begin with mobile home residents. Twisted metal is everywhere in the community as they begin the road to recovery.
If you take one look at the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton at Tri-Par Estates Mobile Home Park in Sarasota, you can see why most evacuation orders begin with mobile home residents. Twisted metal is everywhere in the community as they begin the road to recovery.