Tropical Update; October 22, 2022
FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku is monitoring an area of low pressure about 1200 miles east of Bermuda for potential tropical development but says the odds of that happening aren?t very high. Even if it does develop, it will not pose a threat to Florida. He says there are some areas of activity in the tropics, but nothing that is threatening.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku is monitoring an area of low pressure about 1200 miles east of Bermuda for potential tropical development but says the odds of that happening aren?t very high. Even if it does develop, it will not pose a threat to Florida. He says there are some areas of activity in the tropics, but nothing that is threatening.
Saturday forecast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Friday evening forecast
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Florida beekeeping industry gets boost after Hurricane Ian damages thousands of colonies
Florida's beekeeping industry is getting a boost from a charity that is aiming to provide nourishment to hives that were hobbled by Hurricane Ian.
Florida's beekeeping industry is getting a boost from a charity that is aiming to provide nourishment to hives that were hobbled by Hurricane Ian.
VISIT FLORIDA launches post-Hurricane Ian campaign to help in tourism recovery
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, VISIT FLORIDA has launched a new marketing campaign to promote tourism.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, VISIT FLORIDA has launched a new marketing campaign to promote tourism.
Tropical update: October 21, 2022
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says the tropics remain quiet as we get later into October, with dry air in the Gulf of Mexico and cooler sea surface temperatures.
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says the tropics remain quiet as we get later into October, with dry air in the Gulf of Mexico and cooler sea surface temperatures.
Florida teachers affected by Hurricane Ian to get $2M in disaster aid, governor says
Teachers in six counties hit hard by Hurricane Ian are slated to receive $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday.
Teachers in six counties hit hard by Hurricane Ian are slated to receive $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday.
Friday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Friday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
USF researcher studies impact of 'zero responders' during Hurricane Ian
Neighbors helped neighbors after Hurricane Ian when no one else could, and those critical and inspiring acts are at the center of a University of South Florida study.
Neighbors helped neighbors after Hurricane Ian when no one else could, and those critical and inspiring acts are at the center of a University of South Florida study.
Warm Mineral Springs Park may have fallen victim to Hurricane Ian, but may be salvageable down the road
Buildings at Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port may have been condemned due to damaged caused by Hurricane Ian but it may not mean the end of the historical tourist attraction.
Buildings at Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port may have been condemned due to damaged caused by Hurricane Ian but it may not mean the end of the historical tourist attraction.
DeSantis calls for special session to provide property tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims
Gov. DeSantis is calling for a special legislative session to provide property tax relief to Hurricane Ian victims. He says in the meantime, he will issue an executive order until lawmakers can act, which would delay property tax payments on any properties that were destroyed or made uninhabitable in 26 Florida counties designated for FEMA disaster assistance.
Gov. DeSantis is calling for a special legislative session to provide property tax relief to Hurricane Ian victims. He says in the meantime, he will issue an executive order until lawmakers can act, which would delay property tax payments on any properties that were destroyed or made uninhabitable in 26 Florida counties designated for FEMA disaster assistance.
Volunteer organization helps Polk, Hardee residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Ian
A national volunteer organization is coming to the rescue for families in Fort Meade whose homes have been damaged by Hurricane Ian.
A national volunteer organization is coming to the rescue for families in Fort Meade whose homes have been damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Thursday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Thursday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Operation Blue Roof extended through Nov. 1 for Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Lee and Charlotte residents
Homeowners living in hard-hit areas after Hurricane Ian have more time to get a temporary roof through the Operation Blue Roof program.
Homeowners living in hard-hit areas after Hurricane Ian have more time to get a temporary roof through the Operation Blue Roof program.
Thursday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Aircraft sprays Polk County for mosquitoes after uptick since Hurricane Ian
Mosquitos have been a big problem throughout Polk County since Hurricane Ian hit three weeks ago.
Mosquitos have been a big problem throughout Polk County since Hurricane Ian hit three weeks ago.
Red tide detected at multiple Sarasota County beaches following Hurricane Ian
The water Hurricane Ian dumped on the state three weeks ago drained into the Gulf with the ingredients to trigger a harmful algal bloom. Now, signs are posted at multiple beaches in Sarasota County warning beach goers red tide is present.
The water Hurricane Ian dumped on the state three weeks ago drained into the Gulf with the ingredients to trigger a harmful algal bloom. Now, signs are posted at multiple beaches in Sarasota County warning beach goers red tide is present.



















