Spectrum keeps WiFi hotspots open, stages for quick repairs after Hurricane...
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2024) — Spectrum announced Wednesday that nearly 45,000 Spectrum WiFi hotspots will remain open to the public across Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. These access...
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PHOTOS: Hurricane Milton heads toward Tampa Bay area
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, continues to churn across the Gulf of Mexico and make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday evening, and Tampa Bay residents are feeling...
View ArticleBradenton water outage continues as Hurricane delays repairs
BRADENTON, Fla. (BLOOM) – Residents and businesses south of 9th Avenue East and north of 26th Avenue East in Bradenton are experiencing a water outage following a major water main break, officials...
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Camper flips on Polk Parkway during Hurricane Milton
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A camper overturned on a Polk County highway Wednesday afternoon while driving during Hurricane Milton. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a camper and a pickup truck...
View ArticleSt. Pete shutting down 2 sewer treatment plants, urges limited water use
Related video: Pinellas Emergency Director warns residents about record storm surge expected ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2024) — The City of St. Petersburg has shut down two major sewer treatment...
View ArticlePinellas County officials say shelter in place now
Pinellas County, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2024) — With Hurricane Milton approaching and wind gusts already exceeding 50 mph, Pinellas County officials are advising all residents to shelter in place immediately....
View ArticleDRONE VIDEO: Researchers measure 28-foot wave in Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A drone video from the NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab shows a 28-foot wave in Hurricane Milton as it passed through the Gulf of Mexico. On Wednesday, NOAA's...
View ArticleAt least 7 dead in Florida during Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed five deaths in St. Lucie County tornadoes that spun out ahead of Hurricane Milton killed 4 people. These were the first deaths in Florida attributed...
View ArticleHurricaneHelpFlorida.org is one stop shop for help after hurricanes
TAMPA, Fla. (October 10, 2024) — In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, many Florida communities are left grappling with severe damage and urgent rescue needs. FloridaHelp.Live, a newly launched,...
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PHOTOS: First look at Siesta Key after Hurricane Milton
SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key on Oct. 9. The eye of the storm reached land around 8:30 p.m. with maximum sustained winds of 120...
View ArticleWATCH: Cruise ship battles rough seas in Gulf of Mexico during hurricane
Gulf of Mexico (Oct. 10, 2024) — The Harmony of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, faced rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico on October 8, 2024, as Hurricane Milton disrupted its scheduled voyage....
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Tampa sees over 5x the usual October rainfall due to Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton's landfall as a Category 3 hurricane didn't just bring devastating storm surge and extremely dangerous wind speeds, it also left Tampa Bay soaked with historic...
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Less humid air lingers behind Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Drier air has wrapped around the back side of Hurricane Milton. It feels less humid and more refreshing outside today. There is still a small chance of a stray, quick shower this...
View ArticleEagle 8 HD aerial survey of Hurricane Milton storm damage, flooding
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — As the effects of Hurricane Milton continue to be felt across the state of Florida, Pasco County has recommended voluntary evacuations on Friday morning. "Pasco County is...
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Where to find gas in Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton
TAMPA BAY, Fl (BLOOM) - If you're reading this, you're probably searching for gas after Hurricane Milton left many stations closed or out of fuel for over a week. The good news is, we’ve gathered some...
View ArticleHurricane recovery resources in Tampa Bay
TAMPA BAY, Fl (BLOOM) - After the impact of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Bay residents are now focusing on recovery and rebuilding. Figuring out where to start can be overwhelming, so we’ve compiled a list...
View ArticleSt. Pete Pier cancels Fall events for Hurricane Milton cleanup
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (BLOOM) – The St. Pete Pier announced the cancellation of several upcoming events as it remains closed for cleanup following the impact of Hurricane Milton. Among the affected...
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Mild and mostly dry weekend in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The weekend forecast post-Milton stays decent. Temperatures will get a little bit warmer both today and tomorrow but we should stay relatively dry with decent humidity. This...
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The sky clears overnight as temperatures drop to the upper 60s to low 70s with comfortable humidity. Expect mainly dry conditions with warmer temperatures Sunday afternoon as highs rise to the mid to...
View ArticleLots of sun with low humidity Sunday
Temperatures this morning will start out in the upper 60s to low 70s. Expect mainly dry conditions throughout the day with warmer temperatures this afternoon rising to the mid and upper 80s. There...
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