The Latest Breaking News from Tampa

The hurricane is headed for Tampa Bay, one of the most vulnerable areas of the country to flooding from storm surge.

Stay informed about the storm surge risks in Tampa Bay area as Hurricane Milton approaches with high tide levels.

Tampa Electric mobilizes 4,500 utility workers from various states to prepare for Hurricane Milton. Power deactivation considered only in extreme circumsta...

Officials suspended toll collections and allowed motorists to drive on the shoulder of local highways to ease the massive evacuation effort.

Venice is located about an hour south of Tampa.

Lifeguards remove potential debris on Tampa Bay beaches ahead of Hurricane Milton. Residents express concerns over delayed debris removal.

Hurricane Milton predicted to bring record storm surge levels to Tampa, surpassing previous impacts. Factors contributing to surge levels and potential imp...

Hurricane Milton poses threat to Tampa and St. Petersburg. Governor assures fuel availability for evacuation. Healthcare facilities evacuated, shelters opened.

Hurricane Milton is weakening slightly but remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago into projectiles