Water restrictions end for Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties after Hurricane Milton

Hillsborough and Pinellas County are no longer under one-day-per-week lawn watering restrictions thanks to above-average rainfall, according to Tampa Bay area water authorities.

Hurricane Milton's mark on Tropicana Field in Florida highlights need for stronger stadiums

As the frequency and intensity of major hurricanes increase, architects are racing to develop new building codes that can protect arenas worldwide from the devastating forces unleashed by storms. 

Need financial help after the hurricanes? Here’s how to see if you qualify for FEMA assistance

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and costly. Financial advisors say it’s important to have an emergency fund, but many people impacted by the recent storms are in over their heads. 

Hillsborough County working to alleviate flooding in Seffner neighborhood

Hillsborough County Public Works is taking steps to alleviate flooding still impacting the Shangri-La neighborhood in Seffner after Hurricane Milton. Record rainfall in the area caused Lake Shangri-La to spill into backyards and streets.

Milton aftermath: What to know about mail-in, early voting after back-to-back hurricanes

More than 15,000 people voted just in Hillsborough County on the first day of early voting on Monday, with tens of thousands more across the Tampa Bay area. Many are voting early to get it done, but some things have changed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Tampa Bay area crews working around the clock to haul debris from Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been hauled away across the Tampa Bay area. Many debris crews across the region are working seven days a week to get the debris cleared.

Lake Bonny residents to confront Lakeland city leaders over home flooding: 'I just want it done'

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps. 

Woman accused of breaking into home after Hurricane Milton faces a judge

A Hillsborough County judge ordered a Tampa woman held in jail until her trial after she was accused of burglarizing the home of a Hurricane Milton evacuee.

New questions over why crane fell during Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton brought unprecedented winds to Pinellas County, leading to the collapse of a crane during the storm in Downtown St. Petersburg. 

Tampa sending 'estimated' utility bills after back-to-back hurricanes

Hurricanes Milton and Helene left communities along Florida’s West coast with the daunting task of cleaning mounds of storm-related debris. 

'Teach our kids to serve alongside us': Kids pitch in to support Hurricane Milton victims

Hurricane Milton left many in the Tampa Bay region without access to food and water, prompting volunteers and community members to help hand out supplies and relief.

'Hurricane Angel': Plant City native helps eastern Hillsborough County residents after Milton

Families in the eastern Hillsborough County area have received a lot of help after Hurricane Milton from a Good Samaritan with several chainsaws, a group of volunteers and a big heart.