STORM RECOVERY
Hillsborough County hosts meetings on flood mitigation and resiliency strategies
Some residents in the Bay Crest neighborhood are concerned about what this storm season will bring.
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Some residents in the Bay Crest neighborhood are concerned about what this storm season will bring.
Manatee County commissioners allocated $2 million to clear debris, but staff are now asking for funds to expand the project.
Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin.
Federal funds of $400 million were put aside for Elevate Florida, which offers a step-scale of assistance based on homes' history of hurricane damage.
There is one new name on the list this year.
The Rod and Reel Pier still has a long road to recovery, but the restaurant that was on the pier has found a temporary home.
They're not in a flood zone. They're not near the coast. But somehow, Hurricane Milton turned their Tampa neighborhood into a lake.
A Hillsborough County program checks out reported trees that are dying in the public right of way.
The State Housing Initiative Program, or SHIP, helps to pay for the rehabilitation of dozens of homes in the area.
Officials used the expo to showcase technologies like airboats and drones used in rescues.
NHC Director Dr. Michael Brennan says Potential Tropical Cyclone forecasts can go out earlier to give people more time to prepare.
SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE |
Category 1: Winds 74-95mph | Category 2: Winds 96-110mph | Category 3: Winds 111-129mph | Category 4: Winds 130-156mph | Category 5: Winds 157+mph |
Six months since an unforgettable couple of weeks that changed so many lives, Spectrum News checks in on people still dealing with the aftermath.
After more than six months, the iconic Don CeSar Hotel is reopening on Wednesday in a limited capacity.
St. Pete Beach Mayor Adrian Petrila wants all cities on Pinellas County's barrier island to write one unified letter to President Donald Trump.
FEMA extended the deadline from December to give residents more time to claim losses from the storm. You can apply online or at 800-621-3362.
Jeff Fuller recommends using Drylock Extreme to paint the block in all interior walls.
Treasure Island continues to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Developer Bill Karns has bought 10 condemned homes since the back-to-back storms.
The University of South Florida's Medical Response Unit is a team made up of mostly students who are fully certified as first responders.
The Gulf sees the most activity in June.
Hurricanes can be destructive, but they’re also a necessary part of our weather.
The 1921 Tampa Bay Hurricane made landfall over Tarpon Springs, delivering a significant storm surge to downtown Tampa.
They're a key part of any tropics forecast. But, they can also be misleading if you don't read them the right way.
These tips could help you better prepare for one.
What is a subtropical storm?
Many named tropical storms come from tropical waves.
Florida is no stranger to hurricanes, especially during the month of October.
Tropical Track
Spaghetti Models
Gulf Satellite
Caribbean Satellite
Atmospheric Moisture
Saharan Dust Layer
