Tangled hurricane debris remains, frustrating some residents in rural Polk, Hillsborough counties

Tangled hurricane debris remains, frustrating some residents in rural Polk, Hillsborough counties

Many residents are still waiting for the debris from Hurricane Ian to be picked up from the curbs along Tampa Bay area roadways. Some residents in Polk and Hillsborough counties are growing frustrated.

Many residents are still waiting for the debris from Hurricane Ian to be picked up from the curbs along Tampa Bay area roadways. Some residents in Polk and Hillsborough counties are growing frustrated.

What are the worst airports to fly into during winter? Florida's airports rank high despite lack of snow

What are the worst airports to fly into during winter? Florida's airports rank high despite lack of snow

Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but despite its lack of winter weather, several of the state's airports rank ahead of many other cities when it comes to delays and cancellations.

Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but despite its lack of winter weather, several of the state's airports rank ahead of many other cities when it comes to delays and cancellations.

Today's tropical weather forecast
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Today's tropical weather forecast

As we enter the final days of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, there's no activity across the tropics.

As we enter the final days of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, there's no activity across the tropics.

Tropical Update: November 20, 2022
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Tropical Update: November 20, 2022

FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says things look good as we head into the home stretch of hurricane season. He does not expect any development over the next five days. However, he says some long-range models show that the Caribbean could be waking up in the next 8-10 days, but he does not see anything in the near future.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says things look good as we head into the home stretch of hurricane season. He does not expect any development over the next five days. However, he says some long-range models show that the Caribbean could be waking up in the next 8-10 days, but he does not see anything in the near future.

Tropical Update: November 19, 2022
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Tropical Update: November 19, 2022

FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says all is quiet in the tropics with no signs of development over the next five days. He says while there is only about a week and half left of hurricane season, there could be something brewing in the Caribbean down the road, but for the next five days there is nothing developing and no threat to Florida.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says all is quiet in the tropics with no signs of development over the next five days. He says while there is only about a week and half left of hurricane season, there could be something brewing in the Caribbean down the road, but for the next five days there is nothing developing and no threat to Florida.

Request denied by FP&L to remove tree from power line on disabled man's home

Request denied by FP&L to remove tree from power line on disabled man's home

The city of North Port felt some of the worst of Hurricane Ian’s wrath. It's been seven weeks since the storm, but a homeowner, who has a disability and a limited budget, is worried the tree that fell from an abandoned property onto his home's power lines could eventually catch fire. 

The city of North Port felt some of the worst of Hurricane Ian’s wrath. It's been seven weeks since the storm, but a homeowner, who has a disability and a limited budget, is worried the tree that fell from an abandoned property onto his home's power lines could eventually catch fire. 

Today's tropical weather forecast
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Today's tropical weather forecast

With a dozen days left in the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Meteorologist Jim Weber says there's little chance for development over the next 5 days.

With a dozen days left in the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Meteorologist Jim Weber says there's little chance for development over the next 5 days.

Hometown: North Port's recovery after Hurricane Ian

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

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

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.