Ida has been downgraded to a tropical storm, weakening as it dumps heavy rains over Nicaragua. ...more

November 5, 2009

T he U.S. military trucked in supplies and marshaled helicopters and Navy ships as the Philippines struggled with the aftermath of back-to-back storms that have left more than 600 dead. ...more

October 11, 2009

Companies offering hurricane and other property insurance coverage may need to raise rates because they're losing money, even though Florida hasn't had any serious storms in the past couple years, the state insurance commissioner said Tuesday. ...more

September 16, 2009

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Companies offering hurricane and other property insurance coverage may need to raise rates because they're losing money, even though Florida hasn't had any serious storms in the past couple years, the state insurance commissioner said Tuesday. ...more

September 15, 2009

Tropical Storm Fred has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the season's sixth named storm with winds at 40 mph. ...more

September 7, 2009

Code enforcement agencies will sweep Hillsborough County on Tuesday, collecting signs illegally placed in public rights of way. ...more

July 27, 2009

The Friends of Lake Placid Memorial Library are sponsoring a free seminar facilitated by former caterer Jo Ann Hatton that will show just how easy it is to prepare tasty meals using pantry items and no electricity. ...more

July 27, 2009

The severe thunderstorm warning for central Hillsborough County has been canceled. The storm has weakened but will continue to produce strong, gusty winds, heavy rain and small hail. ...more

July 19, 2009

Thunderstorms are threatening to delay NASA's planned launch of space shuttle Endeavour tonight at 7:39 p.m. ...more

July 11, 2009

An area of low pressure will stall over the Southeast today and continue to bring another day of ample thunderstorms, especially north of Pasco County. The storms will begin in the morning closer to the coast and expand inland through the day. Forecasters don't expect storms to wait for the afternoon and say they could show up anytime today. ...more

July 7, 2009