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Tim Mullen, 47, and Michael Brissette, 11, cover their windows with hurricane shutters in preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Tampa.
How to safeguard your home ahead of a hurricane
Storms and property damage go hand in hand. Here’s how to prepare.
Securing cargo, departing ships: Port Tampa Bay prepares for Hurricane Ian
Since Friday, the port has received daily briefings tailored for the Tampa Bay region from the National Weather Service in Ruskin, Florida.
An energy gateway for Central Florida, Port Tampa Bay hosts annual resiliency and emergency preparation exercises to prepare for events like Hurricane Ian.
Amid hurricane season, another Florida property insurer declared insolvent
An aerial view of the rooftops pictured from the corner of Heronglen Drive and Heronview Cres Drive in Fishhawk Ranch, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Lithia.
FedNat Insurance is the sixth Florida insurer to go insolvent this year.
Hurricane Ian unlikely to impact Tampa Bay gas prices, AAA says
AAA said that gas prices around Florida are likely to hold steady or even continue falling as the storm enters the Gulf of Mexico.
While drivers will probably see some empty pumps, prices should mostly hold steady and may even keep dropping.

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  1. Amid hurricane season, another Florida property insurer declared insolvent
    2 hours ago• Business
    An aerial view of the rooftops pictured from the corner of Heronglen Drive and Heronview Cres Drive in Fishhawk Ranch, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Lithia.
  2. Hurricane Ian closes aquariums, zoo, cancels Tampa Bay area events this week
    3 hours ago• Hurricane
    The Florida Aquarium and its administrative offices will be closed effective at 3 p.m. Monday because of Hurricane Ian. Administrators have not decided when it will reopen.
  3. Hurricane Ian unlikely to impact Tampa Bay gas prices, AAA says
    Earlier today• Hurricane
    AAA said that gas prices around Florida are likely to hold steady or even continue falling as the storm enters the Gulf of Mexico.
  5. Meet Tampa’s new celebrity: a giant airport flamingo
    Yesterday• Life & Culture
    Phil Garrett takes a photo of his girlfriend, Julie Marie Fischer, beside the new sculpture, "Home," by artist Matthew Mazzotta. The 21-foot floor-to-ceiling sculpture of a flamingo has been a popular stop for guests boarding and arriving at Tampa International Airport.
  6. Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach sold for $34.7 million
    Sep. 23• Business
    Known for its rooftop bar, Hotel Zamora at 3701 Gulf Blvd. in St. Pete Beach has been sold to a Minnesota real estate investor and developer for $34.7 million.
  7. Furniture, plant boutiques coming to Water Street Tampa
    Sep. 23• Business
    Yura Vine Brothers will open a new plant boutique in Water Street Tampa's Cora apartment building at 1011 E Cumberland Ave.
  8. Dear Penny: Is My boyfriend being a jerk by demanding I pay his mortgage?
    Sep. 23• Business
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  9. I guess we’re supposed to use BeReal now, and I’m tired
    Sep. 23• Opinion
    BeReal on the App Store displayed on a phone screen.
  10. Tampa International: North America’s best large airport, survey says
    Sep. 22• Transportation
    Recently, Tampa International moved forward with a $790 million new terminal, the first since 2005.
  11. Powell’s stark message: Inflation fight may cause recession
    Sep. 22• Business
    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a press conference following the conclusion of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and a 0.75 percent increase in the federal funds rate in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.
  12. More consumers buying organic, but US farmers still wary
    Sep. 22• Business
    George Naylor looks over organic apples grown on his farm, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, near Churdan, Iowa. Naylor, along with his wife Patti, began the transition to organic crops in 2014. The demand for organics has increased so fast that the U.S. Department of Agriculture last month committed up to $300 million to help farmers switch from conventional crops.
  13. Florida asks Supreme Court to rule on new law aimed at social media outlets
    Sep. 22• Politics
    A Florida law that targets social media companies over decisions to remove politicians and other users from their platforms is facing legal challenges. After two lower courts ruled against the law, the state is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.
  14. ‘Parker Lewis,’ ‘Stargate’ actor is moving to Tampa Bay to make films
    Sep. 22• Movies
    Actor Corin Nemec is moving to the Tampa Bay area to make independent movies.
  15. IRS refunding $1 billion in fines — But you must file overdue taxes this month
    Sep. 22• Business
    Now the IRS is refunding $1.2 billion in fines that it charged 1.6 million taxpayers for failing to file their taxes on time.
  16. Sarasota group plans 15 Florida pickleball centers, 1 in Tampa Bay
    Sep. 22• Business
    The Pickleball Club will open its first center at 1300 Sarasota Center Blvd. in Lakewood Ranch in December. The Sarasota company plans to open 15 private pickleball centers around the state at a cost of $180 million.
  17. Tampa potter banks on a new business idea: dented mixing bowls
    Sep. 22• Tampa
    A stainless steel Belly Bowl pictured at the Pitcher Pottery table during the Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Tampa. Unlike a typical mixing bowl, the Belly Bowl has a dent on its side to allow users to hold it up to their belly for easy mixing.
  18. Free Pinellas bus rides on Sept. 22 for World Car-Free Day
    Sep. 21• Transportation
    In celebration of World Car-Free day, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will be fare-free for all riders on all routes on Thursday.
  19. Hillsborough to consider regulating rabbit sales
    Sep. 21• Hillsborough
    Hillsborough County commissioners took the first step Wednesday toward regulating retail sales of rabbits. Shown are rabbits at the SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo in November 2021.
  20. After 99 days in decline, price for gasoline up a penny
    Sep. 21• Business
    Jennifer Quinn fills her SUV at a gas station in Needham, Mass., in March. The average price of regular gasoline nationwide was up slightly Wednesday, the first time prices have climbed in 99 days.
  21. High inflation in sight, Fed to signal more rate hikes ahead
    Sep. 21• Business
    The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its key short-term rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for the third consecutive time Wednesday. The goal is to slow consumer spending, reducing demand for homes, cars and other goods and services, eventually cooling the economy and lowering prices.
  22. How steep Fed rate hikes affect your finances
    Sep. 21• Business
    Clothing sits on tables for shoppers in a Costco warehouse Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in Sheridan, Colo. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its key short-term rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for the third consecutive time Wednesday, Sept. 21. The goal is to slow consumer spending, reducing demand for homes, cars and other goods and services, eventually cooling the economy and lowering prices.
  23. Toni Says: My Medicare Supplement premium is out-of-control. When can I change?
    Sep. 21• Business
    A nurse helps a patient.
  24. Florida’s ‘real’ tourist attraction is rocket launches
    Sep. 21• Narratives
    The Space Launch System rocket sits on the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39B as spectators wait across the water at Rotary Riverfront Park in Titusville, hoping to see NASA's Artemis I mission launch.
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