Hometown: North Port's recovery after Hurricane Ian
From first responders answering seemingly endless calls for help at the height of the storm, to city officials working to repair roads and make them stronger for the future, the city of North Port has been through a lot since Hurricane Ian.
From first responders answering seemingly endless calls for help at the height of the storm, to city officials working to repair roads and make them stronger for the future, the city of North Port has been through a lot since Hurricane Ian.
Hope by boat: Neighbors rescued neighbors as Ian flooding moved in
As Hurricane Ian’s eye wall sat over North Port, Alex Keith’s neighborhood turned into a river. But Alex didn’t just sit back and wait for help. He joined neighbors, wading in the water and clearing debris and cutting downed trees.
As Hurricane Ian’s eye wall sat over North Port, Alex Keith’s neighborhood turned into a river. But Alex didn’t just sit back and wait for help. He joined neighbors, wading in the water and clearing debris and cutting downed trees.
Sarasota County's first responders drop everything to serve others during Hurricane Ian
Answering calls for help comes natural for first responders in North Port. In the face of a massive storm, they had to leave their families to help others. "When you sign up to be a first responder. Whether it is a police officer, EMT, paramedic or firefighter you think of the daily routine of it. The calls for service, going to traffic crashes and helping people in that way," said North Port PD Sgt. Scott Guzman.
Answering calls for help comes natural for first responders in North Port. In the face of a massive storm, they had to leave their families to help others. "When you sign up to be a first responder. Whether it is a police officer, EMT, paramedic or firefighter you think of the daily routine of it. The calls for service, going to traffic crashes and helping people in that way," said North Port PD Sgt. Scott Guzman.
Recovery efforts become grueling for business owners, residents, 7 weeks after Hurricane Ian
The strength of those who live in North Port can be felt daily.
The strength of those who live in North Port can be felt daily.
Friday morning weathercast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says it's a really cold start to our Friday, with another chilly day (by Florida standards) ahead.
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says it's a really cold start to our Friday, with another chilly day (by Florida standards) ahead.
Thursday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Help after Ian: Disaster relief center open Thursday in Tampa
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has set up at Raymond James Stadium, to provide food assistance for to those impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has set up at Raymond James Stadium, to provide food assistance for to those impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Tropical Update: November 17, 2022
With 13 days left in the 2022 hurricane season, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says he does not expect anything to develop over the next five days. He says it will stay quiet for the near future and he hopes it stays quiet through the end of November.
With 13 days left in the 2022 hurricane season, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says he does not expect anything to develop over the next five days. He says it will stay quiet for the near future and he hopes it stays quiet through the end of November.
Thursday morning weathercast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Wednesday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Wednesday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Today's tropical weather forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber says there are no chances for development in the tropics in the next 5 days, with only 14 days left in the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Meteorologist Jim Weber says there are no chances for development in the tropics in the next 5 days, with only 14 days left in the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Tuesday evening weathercast
Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Today's tropical weather forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber shows us how the end of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Seasons is shaping up. There's nothing with a chance of development right now, but there are still two weeks in the official season.
Meteorologist Jim Weber shows us how the end of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Seasons is shaping up. There's nothing with a chance of development right now, but there are still two weeks in the official season.
Tuesday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Today's tropics forecast
As we near the end of the hurricane season, Meteorologist Jim Weber offers some welcoming news. No tropical development is expected in the next few days.
As we near the end of the hurricane season, Meteorologist Jim Weber offers some welcoming news. No tropical development is expected in the next few days.
Tuesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Storms caused more beach erosion, damaged dune walkovers beyond repair in Treasure Island
Crews in Treasure Island Monday started removing two dune walkovers they said Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole damaged beyond repair.
Crews in Treasure Island Monday started removing two dune walkovers they said Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole damaged beyond repair.
Red tide returns to Sarasota County beaches
Researchers in Sarasota are working to see if hurricanes had an impact on the return of red tide to the county's beaches. They believe the current bloom was present a month ago, but it will take time to tell if there are any correlations.
Researchers in Sarasota are working to see if hurricanes had an impact on the return of red tide to the county's beaches. They believe the current bloom was present a month ago, but it will take time to tell if there are any correlations.