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.
Town ‘N Country’s hurricane resource center to close Sunday, others remain open
According to Hillsborough County, the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) has been open to provide resources to victims of Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby.
According to Hillsborough County, the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) has been open to provide resources to victims of Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby.
Bay Area beaches begin to reopen after Hurricane Milton
Recovery efforts continue across the Bay Area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but several area beaches are starting to reopen.
Recovery efforts continue across the Bay Area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but several area beaches are starting to reopen.
St. Pete mayor lays out plans for short-term hurricane recovery while calling for long-term change
Two weeks after Milton made landfall, Mayor Ken Welch shared recovery progress while calling for the city to adjust its resiliency plans and strategy as it is faced with a new reality.
Two weeks after Milton made landfall, Mayor Ken Welch shared recovery progress while calling for the city to adjust its resiliency plans and strategy as it is faced with a new reality.
Pasco Hope community begins taking in displaced residents weeks after Hurricane Milton
Pasco County leaders announced a new community in Holiday, which will offer temporary housing to roughly 100 displaced storm victims.
Pasco County leaders announced a new community in Holiday, which will offer temporary housing to roughly 100 displaced storm victims.
Florida launches ‘Check My Contract’ portal to help storm victims avoid bad contracts
Following the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has launched a new tool to help protect Florida homeowners from predatory contractors.
Following the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has launched a new tool to help protect Florida homeowners from predatory contractors.
TECO’s proposed price hike faces backlash
Two weeks after it began restoring power to hundreds of thousands of customers, Tampa Electric is facing new criticism of its plan to raise rates.
Two weeks after it began restoring power to hundreds of thousands of customers, Tampa Electric is facing new criticism of its plan to raise rates.
Here’s how you can support Sarasota businesses reopening after recent hurricanes
As businesses across the Bay Area start to get back on their feet, their communities are working to help them.
As businesses across the Bay Area start to get back on their feet, their communities are working to help them.
City of Madeira Beach holds packed townhall on FEMA's 50% regulation
With all the damage across the Tampa Bay area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are hearing about FEMA's 50% rule, which applies in flood prone areas. It's something many in coastal communities have to deal with, and Madeira Beach residents just got a crash course.
With all the damage across the Tampa Bay area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are hearing about FEMA's 50% rule, which applies in flood prone areas. It's something many in coastal communities have to deal with, and Madeira Beach residents just got a crash course.
Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Treasure Island beaches back open, Sunset Beach remains closed after Hurricane Milton
Treasure Island joined a growing list of beaches in the Tampa Bay area that are now reopen. Tuesday afternoon, city officials announced its beaches were back open, except Sunset Beach.
Treasure Island joined a growing list of beaches in the Tampa Bay area that are now reopen. Tuesday afternoon, city officials announced its beaches were back open, except Sunset Beach.
Lake Bonny flooding relief in sight as pumps arrive to water-logged community
Lakeland residents along Lake Bonny are feeling their calls for help have been answered nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton flooded their homes and neighborhoods.
Lakeland residents along Lake Bonny are feeling their calls for help have been answered nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton flooded their homes and neighborhoods.
Tampa crews working around the clock to clear hurricane debris: 'All hands on deck'
City of Tampa officials said it’s an “all-hands-on-deck" operation to collect storm debris in 90 days.
City of Tampa officials said it’s an “all-hands-on-deck" operation to collect storm debris in 90 days.
The negative affects of storms on the Bay Area's farmland explained
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents.
Behind the scenes of World Central Kitchen
When disaster strikes, relief organizations are there to answer the call for help. Among them, World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés.
When disaster strikes, relief organizations are there to answer the call for help. Among them, World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés.
Hillsborough County Commissioners unanimously decide to direct $60M to Hurricane Milton debris relief
On Wednesday morning, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners will decide whether to transfer $60,000,000 within the county's budget and put the funds toward emergency cleanup efforts.
On Wednesday morning, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners will decide whether to transfer $60,000,000 within the county's budget and put the funds toward emergency cleanup efforts.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.