Tampa Fox station rolls MyFoxHurricane.com

By Michael P. Hill • August 19, 2008

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From TVNewsInsider, we’ve learned that WTVT-TV, the Fox O&O in Tampa, Fla. has launched a dedicated hurricane news site called MyFoxHurricane.com. The URL is an interesting take on the “MyFox” branding that’s been proliferating throughout News Corp.-owned stations (and some say was spurred by the conglomerate’s purchase of MySpace).

That said, it’s an intersting idea since weather news is a top ratings and page view driver, especially during severe events such as Hurricane Fay.

The site itself gives the feel of a weather command central, with numerous maps, charts and live video being piped in. There’s also a live chat module and links to resources and more information.

Click here to visit the site.