'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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. 

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.

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.