Florida picked up trillions of gallons of rain over the past week, but forecasters say the Atlantic remains relatively quiet, for now. The focus is shifting to the second half of August, when tropical activity typically accelerates.
Slow-moving storms could produce several inches of rain, increasing the threat of localized flash flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Tampa International Airport is investing in new flood protection designed to keep critical airfield systems operating during major hurricanes and speed the region's recovery after a storm.
An early morning fire that destroyed a vacation rental and damaged a neighboring home highlights the need for evacuation planning, working smoke alarms and home resilience.
Investigators are examining the cause of an early morning fire that heavily damaged a Temple Terrace business, underscoring the need for continuity planning and fire resilience for small businesses.
A passing tropical wave could bring heavier downpours, frequent lightning and localized flooding into the weekend.
Drivers in parts of Tampa, Temple Terrace and surrounding communities should expect flooded roadways through late afternoon.
Flooded streets and afternoon downpours may be common, but much of the Tampa Bay region remains in a Phase III drought, highlighting the difference between short-term flooding and long-term water resilience.
Customers across Florida are urged to check their freezers after Publix expanded a recall of GreenWise frozen berries linked to an E. coli outbreak.
Health officials are increasing mosquito surveillance and targeted treatments after confirming two locally acquired dengue fever cases in Hillsborough County.
August marks the beginning of the most active stretch of hurricane season, and history shows it only takes one storm to disrupt lives across the Tampa Bay region.
The first deaths linked to this year's nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak have been reported as health officials continue investigating contaminated produce.