‘We’re dealing with lives here’: AquaFence opens local office

AquaFence made global headlines after its flood barrier system protected Tampa General Hospital from Hurricane Helene’s storm surge. The City of St. Petersburg became a customer, and several other area institutions have expressed interest.

Tampa Bay's community spirit also attracted AquaFence. The Oslo, Norway-based company has opened a local office - potentially its new U.S. headquarters - in Tampa.

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NOAA predicts another ‘above normal’ hurricane season

The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its official outlook. The agency predicts a 60% chance of an above normal season, using a combination of scientific models and forecasting tools.

The agency is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, six to 10 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including three to five major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher).

Beer With Fred.

Why Most Cancer Is Found Too Late (Here’s the Fix) - Fred welcomes St Pete entrepneur Michael Andoniades to discuss True Scan.

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