Bradenton Beach businesses still face permit frustrations months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
During March, the sidewalk outside of Walter Loos' Bradenton Beach ice cream parlor is usually packed.
During March, the sidewalk outside of Walter Loos' Bradenton Beach ice cream parlor is usually packed.
Tampa Weather | Heat & humidity continue
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the updated forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the updated forecast.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season brings elevated risk of major landfalls, experts predict
Leading hurricane researchers have a sobering outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season that could see the fury of storms exceeding typical levels.
Leading hurricane researchers have a sobering outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season that could see the fury of storms exceeding typical levels.
Tampa weather | Thursday forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says there will be another chance of record heat on Thursday, with highs again topping 90 degrees in many areas. Temperatures and humidity will remain high until early next week when a cold front arrives.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says there will be another chance of record heat on Thursday, with highs again topping 90 degrees in many areas. Temperatures and humidity will remain high until early next week when a cold front arrives.
Anna Maria Island City Pier remains cut off from land after damage from Hurricane Milton
In the City of Anna Maria, restaurants and shops are back open. The crowds during spring break make it look almost like nothing happened, but around the city, homeowners continue to repair flood and wind damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
In the City of Anna Maria, restaurants and shops are back open. The crowds during spring break make it look almost like nothing happened, but around the city, homeowners continue to repair flood and wind damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
What does a 100-year flood actually mean?
Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.
Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.
Beryl, Helene, Milton retired from Atlantic hurricane naming list after their historic impacts
About 100 names of tropical storms and hurricanes have been retired from future use in the Atlantic Ocean, and now Beryl, Helene and Milton join them.
About 100 names of tropical storms and hurricanes have been retired from future use in the Atlantic Ocean, and now Beryl, Helene and Milton join them.
Tampa weather | Warm and sunny
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says a warm day in the Bay Area will turn into a cool night before temperatures return to the 90s on Thursday.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says a warm day in the Bay Area will turn into a cool night before temperatures return to the 90s on Thursday.
Tampa Weather | Near record heat over next few days
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest weather forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest weather forecast.
Record heat could last days in Tampa Bay area. Here's when it will cool back down
It's feeling like summer in the Tampa Bay area this week, with temperatures expected to set records in parts of the region on Wednesday – something that will likely be a pattern for the rest of the week, as well.
It's feeling like summer in the Tampa Bay area this week, with temperatures expected to set records in parts of the region on Wednesday – something that will likely be a pattern for the rest of the week, as well.
Tampa weather | Record heat for Wednesday
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says afternoon temperatures could reach record highs on Wednesday, topping 90 degrees in many areas. The heat continues for the rest of the week into the weekend.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says afternoon temperatures could reach record highs on Wednesday, topping 90 degrees in many areas. The heat continues for the rest of the week into the weekend.
Hurricane Helene storm surge relocates dozens of Egmont Key tortoises to Fort De Soto
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Holmes Beach community continues to rebuild nearly 6 months after hurricanes
Six months after back-to-back hurricanes, you’ll still find streets on Holmes Beach lined with dumpsters.
Six months after back-to-back hurricanes, you’ll still find streets on Holmes Beach lined with dumpsters.
Tampa weather | Warm and humid conditions
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto describes the heat wave in the Tampa area the next few days.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto describes the heat wave in the Tampa area the next few days.
Tampa Weather | Summer temps for a few days
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber says we'll be seeing warmer temps this week.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber says we'll be seeing warmer temps this week.
Homeowner refuses to let 2024 hurricanes push him off Bradenton Beach
In the aftermath of 2024's devastating hurricanes, some have chosen to walk away – but one Bradenton Beach resident has made it his goal to return home.
In the aftermath of 2024's devastating hurricanes, some have chosen to walk away – but one Bradenton Beach resident has made it his goal to return home.
Tampa weather | Tuesday forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says temperatures will keep going up with the afternoon high on Tuesday climbing into the upper 80s with high humidity. Tampa could see its first 90-degree day of 2025 on Wednesday or Thursday.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says temperatures will keep going up with the afternoon high on Tuesday climbing into the upper 80s with high humidity. Tampa could see its first 90-degree day of 2025 on Wednesday or Thursday.
Anna Maria Island Historical Society reopens after feet of storm surge from Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene brought three feet of storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the museum's volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history.
After Hurricane Helene brought three feet of storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the museum's volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history.
Tampa Weather | Cold front coming
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest weather forecast.
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest weather forecast.
How to protect your vehicle from a hailstorm
The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates every year there are around a quarter of a million insurance claims for damage to vehicles from hail.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates every year there are around a quarter of a million insurance claims for damage to vehicles from hail.



















