The super-storm that slammed Florida before moving through 21 other states.
It wasn't a hurricane, so the unnamed storm was given several titles, " The Storm of the Century", OR "The Great March Storm".
Early on the morning of March 13 1993, Don Bax couldn't believe what he was seeing from his second story window on Clearwater beach." A flood from the Carlouel area came thru with a big wave ," said Bax.
His home is built on stilts but he watched the water sweep away his boat. It floated down the road until he found it in a neighbor's yard days later. "So we basically got 3 1/2 feet of water and it wiped out two of my cars," said Bax.
Other areas fared much worse.
The fast moving squall line created 100 mile per hour wind gusts and a storm surge from 6 to 12 feet along the Florida coastline flooded neighborhoods everywhere along the coast.
One of the hardest hit areas was Hernando County.
The National Weather Service documented 11 tornadoes, one of the twisters killed three people in Citrus County.
Thursday, June 20 2013 8:47 AM EDT2013-06-20 12:47:54 GMT
Men in Riverview wrapped up a dispute at the convenience store parking lot with a gun Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies told us.
Men in Riverview wrapped up a dispute at the convenience store parking lot with a gun Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies told us.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:51 GMT
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. Numerous customers of Pompano Beach-based Nationwide Pools contacted 8
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring.
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:44 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:44:30 GMT
State health officials said Wednesday they were beefing up security of the statewide prescription drug database to protect patient information.
State health officials said Wednesday they were beefing up security of the statewide prescription drug database to protect patient information, a week after the American Civil Liberties Union said patients' personal information was leaked.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:51 GMT
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. Numerous customers of Pompano Beach-based Nationwide Pools contacted 8
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:46:51 GMT
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:09:00 GMT
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:01:00 GMT
It seems getting down on one knee with a ring is taking a backseat to some very creative marriage proposals. In recent years, men have conceptualized and executed marriage proposals that have raised
It seems getting down on one knee with a ring is taking a backseat to some very creative marriage proposals. In recent years, men have conceptualized and executed marriage proposals that have raised
Thursday, June 20 2013 1:13 AM EDT2013-06-20 05:13:50 GMT
An Indiana mother's attempt to get a graduation cake for her daughter turned into a humorous viral photo. The cake was supposed to feature a graduation "cap" on top of the photo of her daughter, but
An Indiana mother's attempt to get a graduation cake for her daughter turned into a humorous viral photo. The cake was supposed to feature a graduation "cap" on top of the photo of her daughter, but
Leigh Spann joined WFLA in September, 2007. You can catch her forecasts every weekday morning starting at 4:30am. Since so many people ask, she says she wakes up at 2am and goes to bed at 7pm!
Leigh Spann joined WFLA in September, 2007. You can catch her forecasts every weekday morning starting at 4:30am. Since so many people ask, she says she wakes up at 2am and goes to bed at 7pm!
Thursday, June 20 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-06-20 12:51:38 GMT
If you have a Toll-by-Plate video invoice for a Tampa Bay toll you can trade it in for a free SunPass Mini Thursday, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority officials told us. You need to show your invoice
If you have a Toll-by-Plate video invoice for a Tampa Bay toll you can trade it in for a free SunPass Mini Thursday, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority officials told us.
