- June 1 marks the official start of the 2026 hurricane season.
- Tampa Bay 28 meteorologists, along with officials from across the Tampa Bay region, have been helping make sure you are prepared if a storm comes our way this year.
- Ahead of the start of hurricane season, Tampa Bay 28 anchor Paul LaGrone went out to get your voice on concerns you may have after a quiet season last year, how your family is preparing, and hopes for this season.
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Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Paul LaGrone grew up in Plant City, so he’s seen firsthand how that part of Hillsborough County has changed over the years. As Tampa Bay 28’s leading political anchor he knows state and local politics impact decisions we make at home. Paul wants to hear how state policies impact you. Just use the form below to send him a message.
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Family charged hundreds for car towed from paid lot during downtown Tampa event
A family claims a 17-year-old was waved into a parking spot by an attendant, paid $45 to park, and still had her grandfather's truck towed during a Lightning playoff game.
Family charged hundreds for car towed from paid lot during downtown Tampa event