Hillsborough County seeking input on spending $709M in hurricane recovery funds
Hillsborough County officials are asking for input from residents on how more than $700 million in federal aid should be spent after a string of recent hurricanes.
Lake Bonny residents brace for new hurricane season after Milton's devastating flooding
Lake Bonny residents are gearing up for another hurricane season, nearly nine months after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding.
St. Pete City Council unanimously approves $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs
St. Pete councilors unanimously approved $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs, and said the project was currently tracking to meet its expected budget.
Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road
Eight months later, the debris piles remain along with downed trees and parts of homes that were crumbled by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the new normal for those living on Manasota Key in South Sarasota County.
Benefit held to help Pasco deputy injured in the line of duty
More help could be on the way for law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty across the state. The Deputy Andy Lahera Act, named after critically injured Citrus County Deputy Lahera, would help financially cover law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty.
Sarasota County homeowners impacted by hurricanes can apply for housing recovery funds. Here's how
With a new hurricane season set to begin this weekend, Sarasota County homeowners recovering from past storms are now able to apply for some extra help.
Memorial Day weekend proves Pinellas beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Memorial Day weekend has proven that Pinellas County beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Memorial Day marks first American Legion Post 273 ceremony since reopening after hurricanes
It was standing room only at American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach on Memorial Day.
Bay Pines residents still rebuilding as hurricane season nears: 'It was like a resort'
In the Harbor Lights Club, a waterfront mobile home community in Bay Pines, the scars from Hurricanes Helene and Milton remain painfully visible. Damaged homes, docks and boats sit collapsing and crumbling — eight months after the storms made landfall.
Pinellas leaders to weigh plan for $813M in hurricane relief funds
Pinellas County commissioners are expected to talk Tuesday about a plan to spend more than $800 million in federal hurricane relief funds.
Safety Harbor Pier rebuild moving forward. Here's the timeline for construction
Plans to rebuild the Safety Harbor Pier are moving forward, with the city narrowing down its list of potential contractors for the project.
All Children’s Hospital to spend millions improving campus ahead of storm season
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is investing $37 million into hardening the hospital’s campus.
Pinellas County holds 'State of the Beaches' conversation after devastating storms
The leaders of several Pinellas County beach communities gathered Thursday for a "State of the Beaches" conversation.
St. Pete holds 2 tree giveaways to regain canopy growth after Hurricane Milton
The city of St. Pete held two tree giveaways on Saturday to help grow back some of the tree canopy lost during Hurricane Milton.
Pasco County asks for community feedback on where nearly $600 million in hurricane relief funds should go
It’s been six-and-a-half long months for many communities in the Tampa Bay region following hurricanes Helene and Milton, so Pasco County is looking to hear where help is needed most with a $585.7 million grant from the federal government.
Laurel Meadows residents voice concerns over conditions left from Debby
Eight months ago, Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby dumped more than a foot of rain in Sarasota County.
Annual Tampa tree giveaway aimed at replenishing tree canopy after hurricanes
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Tampa lost thousands of trees. It's why city officials are encouraging residents to participate in the fourth annual "Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway."
Pasco County to enforce building permit regulations months after hurricanes. Here's what to know
Pasco County officials will be re-inspecting hurricane-impacted areas starting Monday, and enforcing building permit regulations.
Volunteers help mother move into new home after hurricanes
No one needs a reminder that the hurricanes impacted the Tampa Bay area this past season, but some people could not have recovered without the help of outreach groups and volunteers.
New Florida bill aims to prepare local governments for better hurricane response
A bill led by a Pinellas County state senator now heads to the Florida House, focusing on hurricane preparedness and response. Its goal is to make sure each county has a post-storm plan following the devastating impacts of last year’s hurricane season.