Temperatures expected to rise in Tampa after storms destroyed tree cover
Lots of us will be looking for shade when the temperatures rise this summer, but finding shade could be more difficult because thousands of trees were lost in the October hurricanes.
6 Tampa parks, community centers, pools remain closed after hurricanes cause extensive damages
With many Tampa parents planning for spring break and summer, Mayor Jane Castor and other city officials said crews are working hard to reopen parks, pools and community centers damaged by the hurricanes last Fall.
98-year-old among hurricane victims struggling 6 months after storms
Nearly six months ago, 98-year-old Regina May watched as waves crashed outside her home in South Pasadena when Hurricane Helene impacted the Tampa Bay area.
Lake Bonny residents create petition calling for independent investigation into flooding after Milton
A group of Lake Bonny residents are gathering signatures for their petition calling for an independent investigation into how the flooding happened after Hurricane Milton and how local leaders plan to prevent it from happening again.
Caspersen Beach has long road to recovery after 2024 hurricane season: 'It won't stop me from coming'
Sarasota County is warning that it has a long road to recovery from last year’s hurricane season.
Treasure Island’s ‘Back to the Beach’ festival to welcome visitors after back-to-back hurricanes
The wind on Thursday was the perfect weather to test kites out before Treasure Island’s Back to the Beach: Sand & Kites & Coastal Delights festival this weekend.
‘Trooper’s Law’: Dog abandoned on I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations inspires Florida bill
A dog that was rescued in Tampa during Hurricane Milton evacuations is inspiring a new bill.
Storm debris clean-up on the Hillsborough River paused over environmental concerns
Storm debris clean-up was halted on the Hillsborough River on Wednesday following concerns raised by county environmental officials.
State legislature proposes prioritizing Florida’s aging infrastructure after flooding from storms
State Representative Lindsay Cross (D-St. Petersburg) says sewage spills are too common in Florida, so she has filed a bill to prioritize updating infrastructure.
Hillsborough River State Park reopens after record flooding from Hurricane Milton
For the first time since Hurricane Milton caused record flooding, families came to camp, fish and enjoy Hillsborough River State Park.
State leaders send pumps to help clear remaining floodwaters from Hurricane Milton in Pasco County
Pasco County families still dealing with flooding from Hurricane Milton may finally be getting some relief as the state recently delivered pumps to help clear the remaining water.
St. Pete Beach homeowner receives nearly $14,000 water bill
A St. Pete Beach resident received a nearly $14,000 water bill back in January. It comes as extremely high water bills continue to stack up following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete families left with extremely high water bills after hurricanes may be getting relief
Relief may be on the way for families in St. Petersburg who faced extremely high water bills following Hurricanes Helene and Milton after city council members passed a series of resolutions on Thursday.
Treasure Island working to help small businesses still recovering from hurricanes
Nearly five months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some businesses are still working to rebuild.
Treasure Island leaders to consider extending temporary permits to help businesses reopen
Leaders in Treasure Island could move closer on Tuesday to giving a boost to business owners struggling to rebuild months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
North Beach at Fort De Soto Park reopens Monday months after hurricanes
After five months of restoration, a popular beach at Pinellas County's largest public park is reopening on Presidents' Day.
Hurricane Milton crane collapse: Why city leaders say it wasn’t taken down before the storm
The crane collapse during Hurricane Milton raised a lot of questions from neighbors who wanted to know why it wasn’t taken down before the storm slammed the city with winds of more than 100 miles per hour.
St. Petersburg residents could face code violations amid hurricane rebuilds
St. Petersburg residents are still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s hurricanes. Many are now facing code enforcement violations for rebuilding their storm-damaged homes without proper permits.
American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach reopens after hurricanes
Nearly five months after Hurricane Helene forced American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach to close its doors, it reopened Thursday.
St. Pete approves $5M to improve drainage around Lake Maggiore after hurricanes caused flooding
The neighborhoods around Lake Maggiore are closer to flood protection after the St. Petersburg City Council signed off on a new project.