'As long as it takes': Biden visits Florida, delivers remarks following Hurricane Idalia destruction
President Biden arrived in Florida Saturday, visiting parts of the state that were nearly destroyed after Hurricane Idalia ripped through earlier this week.
President Biden arrived in Florida Saturday, visiting parts of the state that were nearly destroyed after Hurricane Idalia ripped through earlier this week.
Saturday night forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber breaks down the Saturday night forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber breaks down the Saturday night forecast
Shore Acres community begins Hurricane Idalia cleanup
Shore Acres in St. Petersburg is a neighborhood known for flooding, but residents say it has never been this bad.
Shore Acres in St. Petersburg is a neighborhood known for flooding, but residents say it has never been this bad.
FOX Corporation launches donation drive for American Red Cross Hurricane Idalia relief efforts
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for relief efforts by the American Red Cross following Hurricane Idalia, the company announced on Friday.
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for relief efforts by the American Red Cross following Hurricane Idalia, the company announced on Friday.
St. Petersburg expands emergency housing options for residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Residents in St. Petersburg are getting help as recovery efforts from Hurricane Idalia continue.
Residents in St. Petersburg are getting help as recovery efforts from Hurricane Idalia continue.
Burning Man festival soaked by monsoon downpours, leaves tens of thousands stranded in muddy mess
Event organizers told the more than 73,000 attendees to batten down their camp and stay prepared for adverse weather conditions.
Event organizers told the more than 73,000 attendees to batten down their camp and stay prepared for adverse weather conditions.
Treasure Island beaches and restaurants reopen after Idalia, Sunset beach remains closed
In an ode to the late Jimmy Buffett, it was five o'clock somewhere Saturday morning, as locals packed inside the quintessential beach bar Ka-Tiki, on Gulf Blvd in Treasure Island, ready to relax and bid farewell to the rough week caused by Hurricane Idalia.
In an ode to the late Jimmy Buffett, it was five o'clock somewhere Saturday morning, as locals packed inside the quintessential beach bar Ka-Tiki, on Gulf Blvd in Treasure Island, ready to relax and bid farewell to the rough week caused by Hurricane Idalia.
Tropics staying busy after Hurricane Idalia
FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku is keeping his eyes on the tropics on Labor Day Weekend. Tony says a tropical wave coming off the coast of Africa could turn into something. He says there is a 70 percent chance it will turn into a storm in the next seven days. The next named storm would be Lee.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku is keeping his eyes on the tropics on Labor Day Weekend. Tony says a tropical wave coming off the coast of Africa could turn into something. He says there is a 70 percent chance it will turn into a storm in the next seven days. The next named storm would be Lee.
Saturday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
St. Pete residents with flood damages not eligible for FEMA assistance yet after Hurricane Idalia
Hundreds of homes in Shore Acres are flooded after Hurricane Idalia. It was one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, but residents aren’t eligible for FEMA assistance yet.
Hundreds of homes in Shore Acres are flooded after Hurricane Idalia. It was one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, but residents aren’t eligible for FEMA assistance yet.
Horseshoe Beach councilwoman on Hurricane Idalia aftermath: 'Everything is gone'
The hurricane, which made landfall Wednesday, battering beach towns and fishing communities including Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
The hurricane, which made landfall Wednesday, battering beach towns and fishing communities including Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
Hurricane Idalia: Where do Pinellas County beaches stand ahead of Labor Day weekend?
Pinellas County beaches took the brunt of Hurricane Idalia, but are also where residents are returning to in order to recharge – especially for Labor Day weekend.
Pinellas County beaches took the brunt of Hurricane Idalia, but are also where residents are returning to in order to recharge – especially for Labor Day weekend.
Friday evening forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Why fall season should actually begin on September 1
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
Benefits of negative training
FOX 13 reporter Tony Sadiku breaks down a new fitness trend that is helping people lose weight faster
FOX 13 reporter Tony Sadiku breaks down a new fitness trend that is helping people lose weight faster
Florida dog reunited with owner after being separated during Idalia
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Friday tropics update
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg is watching the tropics heading into Labor Day weekend. A new tropical depression has formed off the coast of Africa. Dave says tropical depression 12 is expected to move northwest out to sea and fall apart. He says that while Hurricane Idalia did slightly cool water temperatures in the Gulf Coast, temperatures are still high. Things in the tropics should stay quiet for the holiday weekend.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg is watching the tropics heading into Labor Day weekend. A new tropical depression has formed off the coast of Africa. Dave says tropical depression 12 is expected to move northwest out to sea and fall apart. He says that while Hurricane Idalia did slightly cool water temperatures in the Gulf Coast, temperatures are still high. Things in the tropics should stay quiet for the holiday weekend.
Friday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Losses from Hurricane Idalia expected to top $10 billion
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.