It took just three months for Samantha Fischetti to discover the hidden flood history of her new home. By 3 a.m. one rain-drenched night, the rising water reached three feet — inside the house. She’d ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton made landfall in Tampa Bay Oct. 9. By the next morning, the inland Tampa neighborhood of Forest Hills was underwater. After the hurricane dumped more than a foot ...

It’s also a process, Youngblood said, has become more and more requested following Hurricane Irma in 2017. Due to permitting, the process typically takes about six months to even do something ...

PETE BEACH, Fla. — Wednesday night will be the final stay for many hotel guests who have been using money from a FEMA program to fund their room costs while their hurricane-damaged homes are ...

A contractor whose company received millions from the state faced a county licensing board after a home failed inspection three times.

Stronger storms and rising temperatures mean longer power outages in dangerous heat. Floridians are finding more sustainable ways to keep the power on – and keep cool.

For context, the average Atlantic hurricane season, based on data from 1990-2020, produces 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. Both early forecasts significantly exceed these ...

Researchers at Colorado State University are forecasting a notably active Atlantic hurricane season for 2025, driven by warmer-than-average ocean temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions.

Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky sent a firm warning to insurance companies that his office is closely watching how they handle hurricane ... University of Tampa Tampa Bay Business ...

Downed timber left in the wake of Hurricane Helene, a devastating storm that struck in September, has also been fueling the fires' spread, officials have said. “The amount of downed debris and ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFTS) — As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Rob Seal is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which devastated his home and the surrounding community six ...