Linemen spent weeks away from home responding to Helene, Milton
Linemen crews responded to back-to-back storms, restoring power in extreme conditions with communication outages, while being away from their families back home.
Linemen crews responded to back-to-back storms, restoring power in extreme conditions with communication outages, while being away from their families back home.
Tervis releases ‘Florida Strong’ tumbler to raise money for hurricane relief
Tervis is raising money for disaster relief after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tervis is raising money for disaster relief after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Madeira Beach hotel welcomes locals impacted by recent hurricanes
The Cambria Hotel usually welcomes travelers to Madeira Beach, but now it's welcoming almost 200 local residents to their temporary home.
The Cambria Hotel usually welcomes travelers to Madeira Beach, but now it's welcoming almost 200 local residents to their temporary home.
Machines sifting debris from sand left behind after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
A fleet of machines is sifting through mountains of sand that were left behind after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Their primary job is to sift out all kinds of things that were buried in the sand during the storms.
A fleet of machines is sifting through mountains of sand that were left behind after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Their primary job is to sift out all kinds of things that were buried in the sand during the storms.
Hurricane debris may pose safety problem for trick-or-treaters on Halloween
As the city of Tampa continues the storm cleanup process, there is concern over kids trick-or-treating in neighborhoods while navigating debris piles.
As the city of Tampa continues the storm cleanup process, there is concern over kids trick-or-treating in neighborhoods while navigating debris piles.
Circle B Bar Reserve closed until further notice following flooding from Hurricane Milton
The Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County is a favorite place among visitors to take a hike or even just to sit and eat lunch, but that hasn't been possible because it's been closed since Hurricane Milton.
The Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County is a favorite place among visitors to take a hike or even just to sit and eat lunch, but that hasn't been possible because it's been closed since Hurricane Milton.
Lake Bonny floodwater will take longer to go away, says US Army Corps of Engineers
Residents along Lake Bonny may have to wait up to a month before they see their yards or communities completely dry.
Residents along Lake Bonny may have to wait up to a month before they see their yards or communities completely dry.
Clearwater Beach reopens after hurricanes, hopes visitors spur storm-shattered economy
The “WE ARE OPEN" signs are up on Clearwater Beach. There's still lots of washed up sand and debris, but the mayor said it’s critical to the local economy to get the hospitality industry back up and running after the hurricanes.
The “WE ARE OPEN" signs are up on Clearwater Beach. There's still lots of washed up sand and debris, but the mayor said it’s critical to the local economy to get the hospitality industry back up and running after the hurricanes.
St. Pete Beach slowly returns to normal after back-to-back hurricanes
St. Pete Beach is slowly returning to normal following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. On Monday, volunteers worked to clean up the beach while a sand sifting operation on Pass-a-Grille continued.
St. Pete Beach is slowly returning to normal following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. On Monday, volunteers worked to clean up the beach while a sand sifting operation on Pass-a-Grille continued.
Plant City residents left with unbearable smell in homes after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many families have scars left behind on their homes after the one-two punch from mother nature. Water lines stretch along their walls because water flowed inside, but some neighbors in Plant City said the floodwater that got into their homes may have been toxic.
Many families have scars left behind on their homes after the one-two punch from mother nature. Water lines stretch along their walls because water flowed inside, but some neighbors in Plant City said the floodwater that got into their homes may have been toxic.
Ergles Christmas Tree Farm near Dade City gears up for holidays after back-to-back hurricanes
With all that's happened with Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some in the Tampa Bay area are busy cleaning up to think about the upcoming holiday season, but not Tony Harris.
With all that's happened with Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some in the Tampa Bay area are busy cleaning up to think about the upcoming holiday season, but not Tony Harris.
Hurricanes ravage Egmont Key, force harbor pilots to relocate
Egmont Key's once pristine beaches are now a wasteland of debris. Parts and pieces from here and elsewhere show an island crying out for help. Nails, barely visible, stand at attention on the underside of wayward dock planks so danger lurks with every step.
Egmont Key's once pristine beaches are now a wasteland of debris. Parts and pieces from here and elsewhere show an island crying out for help. Nails, barely visible, stand at attention on the underside of wayward dock planks so danger lurks with every step.
Meet the bus drivers who shuttled people to safety before storms
Pinellas County bus drivers took Bay Area residents on over half a million rides before and after the two hurricanes, new numbers show.
Pinellas County bus drivers took Bay Area residents on over half a million rides before and after the two hurricanes, new numbers show.
Treasure Island's mayor resigns after home 'damaged beyond repair' during Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The City of Treasure Island's mayor is resigning after his home was “damaged beyond repair" during Hurricane Helene and Milton.
The City of Treasure Island's mayor is resigning after his home was “damaged beyond repair" during Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Water-logged residents haven’t seen relief despite plan to drain Lake Seward: ‘Get this water out of here’
Roads and homes along the Lake Seward basin in Polk County are still underwater two weeks after Hurricane Milton caused devastating damage.
Roads and homes along the Lake Seward basin in Polk County are still underwater two weeks after Hurricane Milton caused devastating damage.
Clearwater residents nauseated by smell of debris in waterways
Island Estates residents are growing concerned for their health and safety as debris collects in their waterways.
Island Estates residents are growing concerned for their health and safety as debris collects in their waterways.
Free program helping Bay Area residents temporarily fix roofs after back-to-back hurricanes
Like so many who've seen damage from back-to-back hurricanes in the Tampa Bay Area, Susan Quarterman of St. Pete, needs a new roof.
Like so many who've seen damage from back-to-back hurricanes in the Tampa Bay Area, Susan Quarterman of St. Pete, needs a new roof.
Annual stone crab festival kicks off in Dunedin despite hurricane damage
Stone Crab Season is underway in Tampa Bay despite a shaky start from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The season began on Oct. 15, but the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) allows crabbers to begin putting out traps ten days prior.
Stone Crab Season is underway in Tampa Bay despite a shaky start from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The season began on Oct. 15, but the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) allows crabbers to begin putting out traps ten days prior.
Mosquito-borne illness found in Bay Area after Hurricane Milton
The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Hillsborough County has now confirmed a fourth human case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. As a result, officials are conducting aerial spraying to combat the spread.
The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Hillsborough County has now confirmed a fourth human case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. As a result, officials are conducting aerial spraying to combat the spread.
Polk County takes action after Milton causes spike in mosquitoes
Officials in Polk County say floodwaters also caused a surge in mosquito populations and have asked the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDA) for help.
Officials in Polk County say floodwaters also caused a surge in mosquito populations and have asked the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDA) for help.