As Milton takes aim at Florida, why is Tampa Bay so vulnerable to hurricanes?
The last time the eye of a major storm like Hurricane Milton directly struck Tampa Bay was 1921 when the city was a sleepy ...
Florida communities hit three times by hurricanes grapple with how and whether to rebuild
It was just a month ago that Brooke Hiers left the state-issued emergency trailer where her family had lived after Hurricane ...
Reaves: We must do more for seniors during hurricanes
We had another chance with Hurricane Helene to create safe spaces for our seniors. Hundreds of people are unaccounted for, ...
Here's how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit mainland U.S.
While multiple hurricanes that made landfall in the U.S. peaked at Category 5, only four storms on record have done so at ...
Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton, Helene? Forget it, scientists say
In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather ...
What makes Tampa especially vulnerable to hurricanes right now
It's among the fastest-growing metropolises in the United States, with more than 3 million people, and highly vulnerable to ...
National Hurricane Center tracking Hurricanes Milton, Leslie as Kirk weakens
Hurricane Milton is taking aim at Florida and is rapidly intensifying. The Category 5 storm had 180-mph winds at 5 p.m.
Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida − here’s how rapid intensification works
Hurricane Milton went from barely hurricane strength to a dangerous Category 5 storm in less than 24 hours as it headed ...
Florida no stranger to Category 5 hurricanes. Comparing Andrew, Ian, Michael to Milton
Hurricane Andrew struck Dade County, Florida as a Category 5 storm, with a central pressure of 922 millibars, the third lowest in the 20th century. At the time, Hurricane Andrew was the costliest on ...
Florida communities hit by three hurricanes in a 13 months grapple with how to rebuild
When hurricane Helene hit Florida's north Gulf Coast last week, it was the third time in 13 months, this 50-mile sliver of ...
Why Hurricanes Can Pose Problems for People With Smart Locks
A viral TikTok showing a Florida couple locked out of their home highlighted the potential challenges of smart home ...
Florida Rushes to Clear Debris From Helene as Hurricane Milton Strengthens
Florida scrambles to remove Hurricane Helene's debris as Category 5 Milton approaches, prompting evacuations and emergency preparations.