Big investors snatch up dozens of hurricane-damaged homes for sale

As the Bay Area continues to recover from the devastation of this year’s historic hurricane season, many homeowners are choosing not to rebuild but to sell their damaged homes "as is." 

Manatee mangroves filled with hurricane-related debris

Long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, Western Florida communities still find hurricane-related debris in some odd places. 

Tampa weather | Friday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Friday afternoon will be sunny and breezy with highs in the low-70s

Tampa weather | Weekend warmup on the way
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says temperatures will warm back up to the mid-70s after starting in the 40s on Friday. The warming trend will stay with us through the weekend and into next week, with 80s likely in the next few days.

St. Pete Rep proposes re-interpreting FEMA’s 50% rule

As families try to rebuild from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one St. Petersburg state representative is working on a state bill that could change some of the nuances related to FEMA’s 50% rule.

Tampa Weather | Steady warm-up into next week
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FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says the cooler temps won't be around much longer.

Tampa Weather | Warmer temps coming
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FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest on our weather forecast.

Tampa weather | Sunny, breezy & cool
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says temperatures will remain cool with highs in the 60s on Thursday, followed by another chilly morning Friday. A warmup is on the way, though, in time for the weekend.

Bucs, Baldwin Group host holiday celebration for military families affected by hurricanes

To support active military families, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baldwin Group, and the American Red Cross hosted 70 military families affected by recent hurricanes for Winter Fest at Raymond James Stadium.

Waiting on a permit in St. Pete? Here's what you need to know

As the Tampa Bay area rebuilds, permitting can be a painful part of the process for everyone – from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes and city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.

Tampa weather | Cold front Wednesday morning
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest on this cold front and when the weather is expected to warm up.

Tampa Weather | Mid-week cooldown
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FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking cooler temperatures.

Bay Area cold weather shelters opening Wednesday night with low temperatures expected

With temperatures expected to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill overnight, Hillsborough County cold weather shelters are set to open Wednesday night.

Tampa weather | Cold temperatures coming
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg has the latest update on the cold front expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Tampa weather | Rain ahead of colder temperatures
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says rain will move through midday on Wednesday, followed by much colder and drier air. Lows will drop to the 30s and 40s on Thursday, but temperatures will be back to normal by Friday.

Realtor urges buyers to do ‘due diligence’ buying hurricane-damaged homes

Two months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged thousands of homes across Tampa Bay, the cleanup process is still in its early stages.

St. Petersburg approves additional hurricane relief

St. Petersburg leaders recently approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in hurricane relief.