Forecasters expect a tropical depression could form as early as Sunday, with Tropical Storm Bertha possible before reaching the northern Gulf Coast.
Federal study will identify dredging and other projects aimed at reducing chronic flooding in the waterfront neighborhood.
Researchers link environmental change to declining well-being and urge more community programs to help residents build resilience.
Tampa Bay's weekend turns wetter and stormier as a tropical disturbance moves up the eastern Gulf, but forecasters don't expect a washout.
A lightning strike sparked a Spring Hill house fire Friday as severe storms generated more than 45,000 strikes across Central Florida in 12 hours.
A Gulf disturbance with a 30% chance of tropical development could bring several days of heavy rain and localized flooding to Tampa Bay, whether it becomes a named storm or not.
Pinellas County completed a flood vulnerability assessment to identify how sea level rise, storm surge and heavier rainfall could affect neighborhoods.
Hillsborough County will shift fire protection for parts of New Tampa to Pasco County Fire Rescue on Oct. 1 to reduce costs while Tampa moves forward with a new $23.8 million Fire Station 24.
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A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Mexico's Pacific coast Friday, prompting tsunami warnings for coastal areas near the epicenter.
Repeated rounds of tropical moisture could bring heavy rain, localized flooding and isolated severe storms to Tampa Bay, regardless of whether a named storm forms.
Sarasota County residents can resume outdoor burning after improving drought conditions lowered the risk of wildfires.
El Niño could ease hurricane threats for Tampa Bay while increasing the risk of severe storms and heavy rain.