Michaela Mulligan

What’s Tampa Bay’s biggest flood worry?

Residents say extreme rainfall. The results come from a survey informing the Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan.

Tampa maps feels-like temps to tackle heat

The initiative is part of a national campaign called Heat Watch.

40 YEARS WITHOUT AC

St. Pete couple have lived even as temperatures climb. How do they do it?

Heavy rain, flooding likely from Tropical Storm Dolly remnants

But the chances of it strengthening into tropical system were ruled out Monday.

Tampa Bay, prepare to sweat. Extra hot summer days are on tap

Feels-like temperatures over the next week could range from about 106 to 110 degrees.

3 systems watched in Atlantic

One has 60% chance of development, but none are likely to reach the U.S.

County fires Dudley after HR probe

The emergency management director drew acclaim for steering Hillsborough through 2024 hurricanes.

Business owners nabbed for scattering mothballs

The men believed black skimmers were causing them to lose up to $50,000, officials say.

Rainy mornings likely this week

Tampa Bay could see 4 inches of rain in the next seven days.

After catastrophe, how is the Marine Science Lab doing?

For the 150 students and faculty housed in the building, the last couple months have been a series of ups and downs.

Hurricane forecasters watching 2 potential systems

The Gulf system, which has a low chance of developing, could bring rain to Tampa Bay.

2024 hurricanes spur home elevations

Business is booming in Tampa Bay. Is it a solution to the warming world?

Once again, one for the record books

Relentless heat landed some spots in the top five warmest Junes on record.

Afternoon storms have yet to kick in. Where are they?

Chances of rain this weekend range from 20% to 30% as scattered storms are possible.

Officials extend watering rules

Despite some recent drought relief, the restrictions set to end on July 1 will now run through Oct. 1.

Hot days ahead for Tampa Bay

The heat index will be the triple digits, with further heat advisories possible.

Summer is in full swing, but next week could be extra hot

A combination of sweltering temperatures, humidity could lead to some dangerous days.

Afternoon storms are back. Are they here to stay?

The Tampa area could see up to 2 inches of rain over the next seven days.

Hurricane experts forecast below-average storm season

Agency offiicials caution residents that it is far from a surefire bet that Florida will be storm-free.

Housing boom adding to drought woes

Rapid growth has increased water demand. But experts say not all development is created equal.

Irreplaceable marine research might be lost

Freezers at USF’s Marine Science Lab that hold samples from around the globe have yet to be accessed after Saturday’s fire.

Florida ranks high for electricity shutoffs due to unpaid bills

Meanwhile, a separate report finds utility CEO pay is skyrocketing.

St. Petersburg's tree canopy suffered a blow after hurricanes Milton and Helene in 2024

Expected heat wave not great for local drought

The hot, dry weather blasting the East Coast could bring 90-degree days to Tampa Bay.

‘Super El Niño’ is possible this year

Experts are debating what it means for hurricanes in Florida. Here’s what they know so far.