Damage reported across Tampa Bay area after storms move across Florida

Damage reported across Tampa Bay area after storms move across Florida

As a line of severe storms swept through central Florida on Thursday, a Hernando County gas station had part of its roof ripped off. Some St. Petersburg residents dealt with huge trees toppling over in their yards.

As a line of severe storms swept through central Florida on Thursday, a Hernando County gas station had part of its roof ripped off. Some St. Petersburg residents dealt with huge trees toppling over in their yards.

Thursday afternoon weathercast
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Thursday afternoon weathercast

Meteorologist Jim Weber says the threat for sever weather will subside around 4 p.m. Thursday. Winds, heavy rain and thunder storms will threaten parts of the Tampa Bay area until then.

Meteorologist Jim Weber says the threat for sever weather will subside around 4 p.m. Thursday. Winds, heavy rain and thunder storms will threaten parts of the Tampa Bay area until then.

3 killed in Louisiana as severe storms tear across South

3 killed in Louisiana as severe storms tear across South

One person died in Killona, Louisiana on Wednesday after a possible tornado swept through the area. A mother and child died on Tuesday after a tornado hit Keithville.

One person died in Killona, Louisiana on Wednesday after a possible tornado swept through the area. A mother and child died on Tuesday after a tornado hit Keithville.

Florida lawmakers pass legislation they say will overhaul state's property insurance system

Florida lawmakers pass legislation they say will overhaul state's property insurance system

With property insurance described as a "hidden tax" on homeowners, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a massive bill to overhaul the state's troubled insurance market. But supporters acknowledge it's designed to keep more private insurers in the state rather than lower rates, and for some homeowners, the bill could increase costs.

With property insurance described as a "hidden tax" on homeowners, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a massive bill to overhaul the state's troubled insurance market. But supporters acknowledge it's designed to keep more private insurers in the state rather than lower rates, and for some homeowners, the bill could increase costs.

Florida Senate passes property insurance overhaul

Florida Senate passes property insurance overhaul

The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.

The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.

Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont

Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont

Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.

Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.

Florida beekeepers struggling after Hurricane Ian decimates at least 100,000 hives

Florida beekeepers struggling after Hurricane Ian decimates at least 100,000 hives

Florida's beekeepers are still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Ian now more than two months later. According to Greater Good Charities, the storm decimated at least 100,000 hives, and beekeepers said hives are continuing to dwindle because queen bees rattled by the storm aren't laying as many eggs as usual.

Florida's beekeepers are still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Ian now more than two months later. According to Greater Good Charities, the storm decimated at least 100,000 hives, and beekeepers said hives are continuing to dwindle because queen bees rattled by the storm aren't laying as many eggs as usual.

Warm Mineral Springs Park remains closed due to Hurricane Ian damages

Warm Mineral Springs Park remains closed due to Hurricane Ian damages

Warm Mineral Springs Park has remained closed since Hurricane Ian passed in September. The City of North Port is working to reopen as quickly as they can with many trying to come out to the park. 

Warm Mineral Springs Park has remained closed since Hurricane Ian passed in September. The City of North Port is working to reopen as quickly as they can with many trying to come out to the park. 

Michigan Army veteran killed in Florida crash while delivering free bikes to kids affected by Hurricane Ian

Michigan Army veteran killed in Florida crash while delivering free bikes to kids affected by Hurricane Ian

A Michigan Army veteran and bicycle shop owner, who was in Florida to deliver free bikes to children affected by Hurricane Ian, died in a crash in Punta Gorda. Steven Pringle was hauling a trailer full of bikes when he drove through an intersection that was missing a stop sign due to the hurricane.

A Michigan Army veteran and bicycle shop owner, who was in Florida to deliver free bikes to children affected by Hurricane Ian, died in a crash in Punta Gorda. Steven Pringle was hauling a trailer full of bikes when he drove through an intersection that was missing a stop sign due to the hurricane.

Florida lawmakers gather for special session focusing on property insurance, tax relief

Florida lawmakers gather for special session focusing on property insurance, tax relief

Florida's special legislative session on property insurance begins Monday. State lawmakers will be together for a week-long special session and will be challenged with finding a way to make rates both affordable and available. 

Florida's special legislative session on property insurance begins Monday. State lawmakers will be together for a week-long special session and will be challenged with finding a way to make rates both affordable and available.