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The cold front moving through Florida brings nice weather and keeps new storms at bay

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The cold front moving through Florida brings nice weather and keeps new storms at bay

The cold front sweeping across Florida and the Gulf Coast isn't just cooling the air; It deflects possible new storms. The National Hurricane Center has once again reduced the likelihood that the disturbance in the Atlantic could develop into a tropical depression or storm in the foreseeable future. As of Friday morning, the chance of […]

“We wanted to win someone for the city”

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“We wanted to win someone for the city”

NEW ORLEANS – As a team, they could escape Hurricane Milton. But the Bucs couldn't escape the fear of what was happening to their community, their homes and the lives they had built in Tampa Bay. Milton forced 350 members of the organization, including their families and pets, to evacuate to New Orleans on Tuesday. […]

There was no order to evacuate this Clearwater home. It saw 6 feet of flood water.

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There was no order to evacuate this Clearwater home. It saw 6 feet of flood water.

The worst of Hurricane Milton had already crossed the Tampa Bay area when 48-year-old David Fletcher heard an eerie gurgling noise outside his door. Fletcher thought he would be safe at The Standard at 2690 Apartments in Clearwater. The 16-acre complex of squat, two-story walk-up buildings northwest of the Bayside Bridge was outside Pinellas County's […]

At least 16 people died as a result of Hurricane Milton

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At least 16 people died as a result of Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton is believed to have killed at least 16 people across Florida, including three in Tampa Bay. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, local authorities across the state have reported storm-related fatalities. At least two people have died in Pinellas County and one in Hillsborough. According to city police, a woman in […]

The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa loses its roof due to Hurricane Milton

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The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa loses its roof due to Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton's winds tore down portions of the shell roof of the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater. The concert hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds, operated by Live Nation, has a 135,000-square-foot roof that covers about 10,000 seats, or half the venue's capacity. Parts of the roof appeared to have fallen onto the seats. According to […]

Rays begin assessing the damage and viability of the Tropicana field

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Rays begin assessing the damage and viability of the Tropicana field

The Rays began their initial assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton at Tropicana Field on Thursday morning, particularly the destruction of the roof. “In recent weeks, our beloved city, region and state have been struck by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We are devastated by the harm caused to so many,” the team said […]

Aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Florida

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Aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Florida

Hurricane Milton devastated storm-ravaged Florida with fierce winds and heavy rain on Wednesday and into the early hours of Thursday. Teams of reporters and photographers from the Tampa Bay Times captured the damage left in Milton's wake across the greater Tampa Bay area. An aerial view of the shredded roof of Tropicana Field in downtown […]

What do I do? How to Deal with the Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

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What do I do? How to Deal with the Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

After Hurricane Milton crosses Florida on Wednesday and Thursday, you may face a new set of challenges – some of them life-threatening. Here's how to handle some of the situations you may encounter. I'm stuck in my home or my neighborhood. What do I do? City and county officials have warned that law enforcement will […]

Hurricane Milton approaches the weary Gulf Coast

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Hurricane Milton approaches the weary Gulf Coast

Tampa Bay residents woke up Wednesday to the middle of a nightmare scenario as Hurricane Milton moves ever closer to the Gulf Coast. As the potential landfall area shrinks tonight or early Thursday, storm-weary residents are preparing for the worst. The span can reach up to 15 feet. The power could be out for weeks. […]

Amid Tampa Bay's gas shortage, here's how to avoid an outage

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Amid Tampa Bay's gas shortage, here's how to avoid an outage

The gas rush off Milton in Tampa Bay began in earnest yesterday, leading to long lines, significant shortages and a level of desperation not seen in years. Brian and Susan Mowll repeatedly pulled off Interstate 75 yesterday on the way to Tampa International Airport, only to find handles covered in yellow plastic bags and the […]