Bay Area bird sanctuary recovering from significant storm damage: 'It's very devastating'
Located a short walk from the water, the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary suffered unprecedented damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Located a short walk from the water, the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary suffered unprecedented damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Here's what you need to know about storm debris cleanup county-by-county
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought strong impacts to the Tampa Bay area, cleaning up storm debris is among the greatest challenges many areas will face in the months to come.
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought strong impacts to the Tampa Bay area, cleaning up storm debris is among the greatest challenges many areas will face in the months to come.
Governor Ron DeSantis approves election procedure changes for counties hit by hurricanes
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.
Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
Pets separated from owners in Polk County after Hurricane Milton
After Hurricane Milton, more than 100 pets were found in the streets of Polk County and are now taken in by animal control. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking to reunite the pets with their owners.
After Hurricane Milton, more than 100 pets were found in the streets of Polk County and are now taken in by animal control. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking to reunite the pets with their owners.
Bay Area nonprofit expects increased demand for clothing, hygiene supplies after hurricanes
As students return to Bay Area schools after back-to-back hurricanes, a longtime nonprofit expects the need for clothing and hygiene supplies to increase.
As students return to Bay Area schools after back-to-back hurricanes, a longtime nonprofit expects the need for clothing and hygiene supplies to increase.
Roof damage from Milton? Operation Blue Roof can help with a temporary repair
Strong winds from Hurricane Milton brought a lot of roof damage to Tampa Bay and beyond.
Strong winds from Hurricane Milton brought a lot of roof damage to Tampa Bay and beyond.
Sarasota school bus crashes after driver strikes Hurricane Milton debris: SCSO
Debris from Hurricane Milton is being blamed for a Thursday morning school bus crash in Sarasota.
Debris from Hurricane Milton is being blamed for a Thursday morning school bus crash in Sarasota.
Withlacoochee River cresting at historic level Thursday
The Withlacoochee River is cresting at 19.5 feet Thursday, a full 7 feet above flood stage, causing major issues in parts of Pasco and Hernando counties.
The Withlacoochee River is cresting at 19.5 feet Thursday, a full 7 feet above flood stage, causing major issues in parts of Pasco and Hernando counties.
Most of Florida's orange crop washed away by Hurricane Milton, squeezing industry at height of harvest
Citrus crops across Florida are in a world of hurt, as back-to-back hurricanes and one of the most serious plant diseases plague oranges and their prices.
Citrus crops across Florida are in a world of hurt, as back-to-back hurricanes and one of the most serious plant diseases plague oranges and their prices.
Valrico senior community taking care of each other despite hurricane damage
A small community in Valrico is still struggling a week after Hurricane Milton made landfall, and that has neighbors coming together.
A small community in Valrico is still struggling a week after Hurricane Milton made landfall, and that has neighbors coming together.
Tavares couple found dead in home; possible carbon monoxide poisoning from generator, officials says
A Central Florida couple was found dead inside their home at the Tiki Village Mobile Park, with police suspecting a generator as the cause.
A Central Florida couple was found dead inside their home at the Tiki Village Mobile Park, with police suspecting a generator as the cause.
City of Tampa has 90 days to clear all hurricane debris: 'We get it done'
The City of Tampa is asking people to be patient as they work seven days a week to clean up debris on driveways from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The City of Tampa is asking people to be patient as they work seven days a week to clean up debris on driveways from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa councilman calls for investigation into University Area, North Tampa flooding: 'What went wrong?'
Parts of North Tampa and the University Area that don’t typically flood are just starting to clean up from devastating flooding after Hurricane Milton. Residents in the area said it took days for the floodwaters to recede.
Parts of North Tampa and the University Area that don’t typically flood are just starting to clean up from devastating flooding after Hurricane Milton. Residents in the area said it took days for the floodwaters to recede.
Residents in St. Pete community devastated after Hurricane Milton: 'We're just in survival mode'
The clock still ticks in Marilyn Alberts’ bedroom, but time has stood still for her and her neighbors in Pinewood Village in St. Petersburg for the past three weeks.
The clock still ticks in Marilyn Alberts’ bedroom, but time has stood still for her and her neighbors in Pinewood Village in St. Petersburg for the past three weeks.
St. Petersburg to waive home repair permits after hurricanes
The City of St. Petersburg will waive home repair permit fees for six months after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
The City of St. Petersburg will waive home repair permit fees for six months after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Seffner neighborhood dealing with alligators and flooded roads after Hurricane Milton
Residents in Seffner said they need help dealing with flooded roads and alligators in their neighborhood one week after Hurricane Milton.
Residents in Seffner said they need help dealing with flooded roads and alligators in their neighborhood one week after Hurricane Milton.
'It's unprecedented': Withlacoochee River expected to crest Thursday
Flooding from Hurricane Milton is ongoing, and on Oct. 16, an evacuation order remained in effect for communities along the Withlacoochee River. The river is expected to soon reach its peak level.
Flooding from Hurricane Milton is ongoing, and on Oct. 16, an evacuation order remained in effect for communities along the Withlacoochee River. The river is expected to soon reach its peak level.
Palmetto community in need of help after back-to-back hurricanes: 'Paradise is caving in on me'
Residents of Tropic Isles in Palmetto were promised some much needed help from volunteers after Hurricane Milton, but that help never came.
Residents of Tropic Isles in Palmetto were promised some much needed help from volunteers after Hurricane Milton, but that help never came.
Church, ministries join forces to help feed tens of thousands in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Churches and ministries are joining forces to feed tens of thousands of people in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Churches and ministries are joining forces to feed tens of thousands of people in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.