From St. Pete Beach to Clearwater, residents on the barrier islands are still grappling with lingering issues from last hurricane season. “You can see these are gone and people have just opted to just ...

Below are some of the key features: During Katrina, the intersection of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet acted like a giant “V” to funnel storm surge into New ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Storm surge is the leading cause of death in a hurricane. Here’s what you need to know to keep your family safe. During the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Cedar Key saw 2-3 ...

How severe a surge will be depends on many factors, including the characteristics of the coastline and the intensity, size and angle of approach of the storm. In general, though not always ...

In 2024, all storm surge fatalities from Hurricane Helene were in the Tampa Bay area; that’s why it’s essential to learn from the past and prepare for the future. Donald Trump's approval ...

Panama City Beach officials expect a large influx of visitors for Memorial Day weekend. Local rental properties are nearing full capacity, with over 80% already booked. While calm-to-moderate surf ...

What bad hurricanes has Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, survived? In 1928, a massive storm wreaked havoc on South Florida's coast. Most of the damage at Mar-a-Lago was said to be ...

The entire city was invited to a block party featuring the lighting of the historic Beach Theatre, a ribbon-cutting and a huge celebration, honoring their grand re-opening and their resilience.

Like so many businesses across St. Pete Beach, storm surge and wind damage from back-to-back hurricanes last fall completely destroyed stores, restaurants, and even a theatre that sits along popular ...

bringing tornado warnings, damaging wind and hail. Send us any photos you took of storm damage in the WBAL-TV app by tapping "Upload." ...

In response to the incidents, the Jacksonville Beach Police Department implemented a “zero-tolerance” policy toward unlawful activity during the spring surge. This included hiring 12 new ...