Hurricane

Tropical Storm Rafael could reach category two hurricane status just before reaching Cuba and heading into the Gulf of Mexico.

This week Tropical Storm or Hurricane Rafael is likely to form, meaning more rain and storm activity across much of Florida.

Listen: Some areas of Tampa Bay are still picking up debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton- but there’s still a long way to go.  St. Petersburg has removed nearly 400 thousand cubic yards of debris...

Clearwater pleads for visitors and tourists to return to beaches WMNF’s Chris Young reports, officials plead for tourists who might be second-guessing their beach vacations to come back. Losses from Milton top $2.8 billion The...

The National Hurricane Center has no areas of concern at the moment, and no areas of concern could develop within the next seven days.

Listen: The Mosaic Company says polluted water flowed into Tampa Bay from their Riverview plant after Hurricane Milton, and one activist group wants answers and accountability. Rainfall from Milton overwhelmed the phosphate mining facility in...

The Florida Public Service Commission would have to sign off on FPL recovering the money, but utilities regularly receive such approvals.

Former state senator Jeff Brandes says a lack of legislative leadership is making it impossible to solve Florida’s ongoing property insurance crisis. Brandes, speaking on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom, said term limits mean...

Sand dunes provide a first line of defense for beach communities. But following back-to-back hurricanes, the dunes along the coastlines experienced significant damage, where its line of defense washed away. Cheryl Hapke is a researcher...

Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to rebuild homes, hosted a drive-thru event distributing thousands of free hurricane clean-up kits on Friday. The kits included: cleaning supplies, tarps, ready-to-eat meals, hygiene kits, snack...

Bay area residents would usually be able to attend the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm every other Sunday. But since Hurricane Milton, the farm put visitations on hold.  With Milton’s storm surge and heavy winds on...

Listen: In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, many people have concerns about their property taxes, and Hillsborough County officials are helping residents find tax relief.  Bob Henriquez is the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. ...