Tampa Bay, Florida News and Weather

Hurricane Ian

Sarasota County Schools remain closed as repairs, assessments are underway

Mary O'Connell

Florida News

By boat and jet ski, volunteers assist in Ian rescue efforts

Associated Press

Hurricane Ian

Soldiers head to Ft. Myers barrier islands to provide supplies and relief

Larissa Scott

Florida News

HUD announces disaster assistance for Florida

WFTS Digital Staff

Hurricane

Ian Live Blog: Death toll reaches 94 in Florida

WFTS Digital Staff

Florida News

DEO waives requirements for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Stephanie Cardenas

National

Biden announces $60 million investment in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona

Justin Boggs

Florida News

Woman describes riding out Hurricane Ian on Ft. Myers Beach

Julie Salomone

Hurricane Ian

How to protect yourself and your food after a flood

Rebekah Nelson
Hurricane Ian | After the Storm

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11:19 PM, Dec 09, 2018

Hurricane Ian

What to expect after filing a storm-related insurance claim

Jackie Callaway

5:42 PM, Oct 03, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Roads around Arcadia are starting to dry out

Michael Paluska

5:05 PM, Oct 03, 2022
Hurricane Ian

What victims of Hurricane Ian need to know about applying for FEMA aid

Rebecca Petit

5:00 PM, Oct 03, 2022

News

CDC seeing low turnout for updated COVID-19 booster shots

Amelia Young

3:02 PM, Oct 03, 2022

Tampa Bay Bucs

Tom Brady gets Bucs offense going, defense struggles

Associated Press

2:28 PM, Oct 03, 2022

Florida News

Florida school shooter contemplated massacre for years

Associated Press

2:23 PM, Oct 03, 2022

Hillsborough County

Ed Sheeran bringing 2023 tour to Raymond James Stadium

11:01 AM, Oct 03, 2022

Florida News

Heart transplant recipient promoting organ donation at Elton John concerts

Hannah McDonald

10:16 AM, Oct 03, 2022
Florida News

In Hurricane Ian's wake, dangers persist, worsen in parts

BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press

6:53 AM, Oct 03, 2022

Pinellas County

Funeral for Pinellas Deputy Michael Hartwick takes place Monday

Emily McCain

6:12 AM, Oct 03, 2022

Don't Waste Your Money

Kia and Hyundai offer fixes to stop TikTok challenge thefts

John Matarese

6:00 AM, Oct 03, 2022

Pinellas County

Palm Harbor residents pack a U-haul with supplies for Ft. Myers

Lydia Vazquez

5:56 AM, Oct 03, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Hardee County residents deal with flooding, power outages from Hurricane Ian

Mary O'Connell

5:52 AM, Oct 03, 2022
Weather

Forecast: Highs in the 80s

Greg Dee

4:58 AM, Oct 03, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Poor Florida neighborhood battered by flood tries to recover

Associated Press

6:55 PM, Oct 02, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Gov. DeSantis tour of Arcadia interrupts civilian relief operations

Michael Paluska

6:21 PM, Oct 02, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Ian is long gone but water keeps rising in central Florida

Associated Press

4:17 PM, Oct 02, 2022

Pinellas County

1 dead, 2 in critical condition, following St. Pete crash with 3 teenagers

Rebekah Nelson

3:59 PM, Oct 02, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Florida National Guard assists in distributing emergency supplies to residents

Adam Walser

12:06 PM, Oct 02, 2022
Hurricane Ian

Devastation in Ft. Myers is palpable as residents wonder what comes next

Heather Leigh

11:57 AM, Oct 02, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Business Recovery Center set to open to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian

Rebekah Nelson

11:43 AM, Oct 02, 2022

Hurricane Ian

PHOTOS: Pine Island rescue and recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian

9:54 AM, Oct 02, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Pine Island residents recount horror, fear as Hurricane Ian devastated area

9:47 AM, Oct 02, 2022

Hurricane Ian

More than 50 Floridians confirmed dead after Hurricane Ian

8:28 AM, Oct 02, 2022

Hurricane Ian

People go fishing in their yards as Peace River leaves neighborhoods underwater

Rebecca Petit

11:25 PM, Oct 01, 2022
Hurricane Ian

Thousands in Sarasota and Manatee counties still without power

Anthony Hill

11:15 PM, Oct 01, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Backyards under water as Hurricane Ian causes Peace River to rise

Rebecca Petit

11:09 PM, Oct 01, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Thousands in Hillsborough County without power 3 days after Hurricane Ian

Anthony Hill

10:45 PM, Oct 01, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Lousiana-based veterans helping other vets clean up after Hurricane Ian

Rochelle Alleyne

10:14 PM, Oct 01, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Project DYNAMO continues to evacuate people stranded on islands

Vanessa Araiza

9:45 PM, Oct 01, 2022

Hurricane Ian

FDLE: Florida Medical Examiners Commission confirms 44 hurricane-related deaths

WFTS Digital Staff

9:18 PM, Oct 01, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County

Hardee County confirms first death related to historic flooding

Chad Mills

7:21 PM, Oct 01, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands

Associated Press

2:51 PM, Oct 01, 2022

National

Southwest Florida Eagle Cam: 'The Eagle pairs have returned'

WFTX Staff

2:30 PM, Oct 01, 2022

Sarasota, Manatee County

FHP UPDATE: I-75 from North Port to Englewood in Sarasota County has reopened

WFTS Digital Staff

1:19 PM, Oct 01, 2022

Hurricane

Bartow first responders rescue residents from rising Peace River

Rebecca Petit

10:29 AM, Oct 01, 2022

Sarasota, Manatee County

After Ian, river flooding menaces Florida inland towns

ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and CURT ANDERSON Associated Press

9:37 AM, Oct 01, 2022
Hurricane

PHOTOS: Orange County first responders rescue owners and pets

9:27 AM, Oct 01, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Hundreds turn out to food and water distribution site at Charlotte Sports Park

Mary O'Connell

11:25 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Stranded North Port neighbors rescued from floodwaters by boat

Rochelle Alleyne

10:39 PM, Sep 30, 2022

DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County

Hurricane Ian leaves many homeless in Hardee County

Erik Waxler

10:27 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Coast Guard rescues over 200 residents two days after Hurricane Ian hits Florida

Stassy Olmos

10:18 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian destroys lower level of the Vanderbilt Beach Resort

Julie Salomone

9:58 PM, Sep 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian

Ian expected to trigger billions in insurance claims

Jackie Callaway

7:21 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Search and rescue efforts continue in flooded areas along Peace River

Chad Mills

6:24 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Pinellas County

Flamingos in Florida rode out Ian by taking shelter inside park bathroom

Sarah Rogers

5:52 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane

Thousands in Polk County still without power 2 days after Ian

Anthony Hill

5:35 PM, Sep 30, 2022

National

Large number of Floridians experienced their first hurricane with Ian

Dan Grossman

5:29 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane

Hurricane Ian Aftermath: Free services for those who need help

Jhas Williams

5:23 PM, Sep 30, 2022
National

Neighbors stuck in homes in flooded North Port neighborhoods

Alexa Liacko

5:14 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Volunteers, blood donors needed to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian

Jackie Callaway

5:08 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane

Feeding Tampa Bay hands out thousands of meals to residents without power

Robert Boyd

4:48 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Florida News

Florida's 2022 Motor Fuel Tax Relief period runs Oct. 1-31

Veronica Beltran

4:46 PM, Sep 30, 2022

National

Concern grows as Sanibel Island is cut off from Florida's mainland

Scripps National

1:43 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian

After Ian, the effects in southwest Florida are everywhere

Associated Press

1:39 PM, Sep 30, 2022
Polk County

Polk County Schools undetermined if classes will resume Monday

Emily McCain

1:26 PM, Sep 30, 2022

National

Hurricane Ian could be Florida’s costliest storm since Andrew

Justin Boggs

1:16 PM, Sep 30, 2022

National

Pets being rescued in Hurricane Ian's aftermath

Scripps National

12:51 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane

Nonprofit organizes food, water distribution in Sarasota and DeSoto counties

Emily McCain

12:50 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Leaders prepare for rescuers’ mental health needs after Hurricane Ian

Justin Boggs

12:32 PM, Sep 30, 2022

Sarasota, Manatee County

Manatee County: At least $14.5 million in damage; thousands without power

Tim Kephart

12:11 PM, Sep 30, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee County

Sarasota Schools closed until further notice as officials assess Ian damage

Emily McCain

10:58 AM, Sep 30, 2022

National

People rescued from sailboat during Hurricane Ian

Scripps National

10:56 AM, Sep 30, 2022

Watch | Damage, rescues & recovery

After the Storm: How you can help

After Ian: School closures, openings

Ian: Power outage numbers, maps

WATCH | ABC Action News Latest Headlines

What to expect after filing a storm-related insurance claim

Roads around Arcadia are starting to dry out

What victims of Hurricane Ian need to know about applying for FEMA aid

CDC seeing low turnout for updated COVID-19 booster shots

Tom Brady gets Bucs offense going, defense struggles

Florida school shooter contemplated massacre for years

Ed Sheeran bringing 2023 tour to Raymond James Stadium

Heart transplant recipient promoting organ donation at Elton John concerts

In Hurricane Ian's wake, dangers persist, worsen in parts

Funeral for Pinellas Deputy Michael Hartwick takes place Monday

Kia and Hyundai offer fixes to stop TikTok challenge thefts

Palm Harbor residents pack a U-haul with supplies for Ft. Myers

Hardee County residents deal with flooding, power outages from Hurricane Ian

Forecast: Highs in the 80s

Poor Florida neighborhood battered by flood tries to recover

Gov. DeSantis tour of Arcadia interrupts civilian relief operations

Ian is long gone but water keeps rising in central Florida

1 dead, 2 in critical condition, following St. Pete crash with 3 teenagers

Florida National Guard assists in distributing emergency supplies to residents

Devastation in Ft. Myers is palpable as residents wonder what comes next

Business Recovery Center set to open to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian

PHOTOS: Pine Island rescue and recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian

Pine Island residents recount horror, fear as Hurricane Ian devastated area

More than 50 Floridians confirmed dead after Hurricane Ian

People go fishing in their yards as Peace River leaves neighborhoods underwater

Thousands in Sarasota and Manatee counties still without power

Backyards under water as Hurricane Ian causes Peace River to rise

Thousands in Hillsborough County without power 3 days after Hurricane Ian

Lousiana-based veterans helping other vets clean up after Hurricane Ian

Project DYNAMO continues to evacuate people stranded on islands

FDLE: Florida Medical Examiners Commission confirms 44 hurricane-related deaths

Hardee County confirms first death related to historic flooding

Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands

Southwest Florida Eagle Cam: 'The Eagle pairs have returned'

FHP UPDATE: I-75 from North Port to Englewood in Sarasota County has reopened

Bartow first responders rescue residents from rising Peace River

After Ian, river flooding menaces Florida inland towns

PHOTOS: Orange County first responders rescue owners and pets

Hundreds turn out to food and water distribution site at Charlotte Sports Park

Stranded North Port neighbors rescued from floodwaters by boat

Hurricane Ian leaves many homeless in Hardee County

Coast Guard rescues over 200 residents two days after Hurricane Ian hits Florida

Hurricane Ian destroys lower level of the Vanderbilt Beach Resort

Ian expected to trigger billions in insurance claims

Search and rescue efforts continue in flooded areas along Peace River

Flamingos in Florida rode out Ian by taking shelter inside park bathroom

Thousands in Polk County still without power 2 days after Ian

Large number of Floridians experienced their first hurricane with Ian

Hurricane Ian Aftermath: Free services for those who need help

Neighbors stuck in homes in flooded North Port neighborhoods

Volunteers, blood donors needed to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian

Feeding Tampa Bay hands out thousands of meals to residents without power

Florida's 2022 Motor Fuel Tax Relief period runs Oct. 1-31

Concern grows as Sanibel Island is cut off from Florida's mainland

After Ian, the effects in southwest Florida are everywhere

Polk County Schools undetermined if classes will resume Monday

Hurricane Ian could be Florida’s costliest storm since Andrew

Pets being rescued in Hurricane Ian's aftermath

Nonprofit organizes food, water distribution in Sarasota and DeSoto counties

Leaders prepare for rescuers’ mental health needs after Hurricane Ian

Manatee County: At least $14.5 million in damage; thousands without power

Sarasota Schools closed until further notice as officials assess Ian damage

People rescued from sailboat during Hurricane Ian

Donate Locally to Help Your Friends and Neighbors in Florida Communities Affected by Hurricane Ian.