News & Views

Tampa Bay mandatory evacuations expand, more shelters open ahead of Hurricane Ian

Just about all of South Tampa is now within a mandatory evacuation zone.

by Justin Garcia September 27, 2022June 3, 2025

Just about all of South Tampa is now within a mandatory evacuation zone.

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Tropical Storm Fiona expected to develop soon, says forecasters

Moving west at 14 mph, Tropical Depression Seven is forecast to reach tropical-storm strength by Thursday.

by News Service of Florida September 14, 2022August 3, 2023

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High gas prices could keep Florida residents from evacuating during hurricanes, says poll

Overall, 25 percent of Floridians would ignore evacuation warnings, the survey found.

by News Service of Florida June 1, 2022August 3, 2023

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National Hurricane Center tracks first tropical wave of 2022 season

Most years since 2015 have seen at least one named storm form before the official start of storm season on June 1.

by Alex Galbraith May 9, 2022August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Category 5 to hit Big Storm’s Pinellas and Pasco taprooms

This new Belgian quintuple is as strong as it sounds.

by Meaghan Habuda October 27, 2016August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Hurricane season food prep tips from a celebrated Tampa chef

After T.S. Colin, Edison’s Jeannie Pierola shared advice on how to approach your eats before the next storm.

by Carlynn Crosby June 7, 2016May 29, 2025

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Stormy Monday: Gov. Scott declares state emergency ahead of T.S. Colin landfall

Hurricane season bit-chompy this year.

by Kate Bradshaw June 6, 2016August 3, 2023

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Mayor Buckhorn on first day of hurricane season: direct hit would put Tampa in “dire, dire straits”

by Kate Bradshaw and Olivia Snow-Smith June 1, 2016June 5, 2022

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Sh*t happened 12/1/15: Largo election scandal, Clearwater pig on the loose, hurricane season ends

by Scott Harrell December 1, 2015August 17, 2023

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Sh*t happened 6/2/15: Lawmakers suit up for special session, hurricane season begins

by Kate Bradshaw June 2, 2015August 17, 2023

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Sh*t happened 12/01/14: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Florida Dems and more

by Scott Harrell December 1, 2014August 17, 2023

Music

#MusicMonday, Vol. 44

What the CL Music Team is jamming this fine Monday, from Mat Kearney to White Denim to Handsome Furs (audio & video included!)

by Scott Harrell, Leilani Polk, Taylor Toothman, Andrew Silverstein, Joel Weiss, Gabe Echazabal and Ray Roa August 8, 2011August 3, 2023

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Hurricane season is fast approaching on the Horizon oil spill

by Jessica Respondek May 17, 2010August 17, 2023

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The casualties of climate change: thousands die each year from weather-related disasters linked to global warming (Video)

by Matt De Vlieger June 5, 2009August 17, 2023

Music

Some songs for hurricane season: hum while you hunker down

by Eric Snider June 2, 2009June 5, 2022

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Do It Today: Manchester Orchestra, find a job and more

by Franki Weddington June 2, 2009June 5, 2022

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Songs for hurricane season

by autopsy4 June 1, 2009June 5, 2022

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The Short List: Wrestling for X-Box 360

by Joe Bardi December 1, 2008June 5, 2022