New exhibit geared towards kids opens at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Nearly five months after the hurricanes, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is starting to return to normal.
Pasco families still dealing with flooding from Hurricane Milton plead for help at county commission meeting
Several Pasco County families still dealing with flooding from Hurricane Milton attended the county commission meeting on Tuesday, urging county leaders to help them clear the residual water from their properties.
New storm recovery program is helping Florida residents raise homes, build back stronger after hurricanes
A new storm recovery program is trying to help homeowners build back stronger after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Skyway 10K goes virtual for 2025 race
It’s a special run as thousands of racers cross the Skyway Bridge for the Skyway 10K each year. But, they’ll have to find somewhere else to run it this year.
Florida emergency officials assessing Pasco County flooding left 4 months after Hurricane Milton
The Florida Division of Emergency Management is assessing flooding in Pasco County that has left families begging for help four months after Hurricane Milton caused the problem.
Gulf Beaches Public Library reopens after hurricanes thanks to $150K donation for repairs
For four months, Jane and Gene Field have been among the thousands of people shut out of the Gulf Beaches Public Library, which was damaged by the hurricanes in October.
Forest Hills community still recovering from Hurricane Milton 4 months later
Members of a Tampa community hit hard by flooding following Hurricane Milton joined a pair of elected leaders Friday to mark four months since the storm and discuss how to continue their recovery.
Tropicana Field repairs: St. Pete approves $950K in funds for next preconstruction phase
St. Petersburg's City Council unanimously approved a little more than $950,000 for the next phase of repairs to Tropicana Field at Thursday’s meeting.
Tampa leaders approve $3.2M in funding to help homeowners recover from hurricanes
It’s been almost four months since Hurricane Milton destroyed lives across Tampa Bay.
2025's Grand Prix preparations have begun, promising to spark the city’s economy
The grandstands are going up, and the first block of the track's wall is ready for the Grand Prix of St. Pete.
Treasure Island police, fire getting new facility after Hurricane Helene destroyed previous one
Treasure Island Fire Rescue and Police Department have been operating out of portable buildings in City Hall’s parking lot since Hurricane Helene destroyed their public safety facility.
Beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopens four months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
A beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopened on Tuesday, four months after back-to-back storms. Slicker's Eatery has seen a lot since opening during the COVID-19 pandemic. From red tide seasons to, more recently, Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
State approves TECO, Duke rate hikes to recoup $1.55B in hurricane costs
State regulators on Tuesday approved rate increases for Duke Energy and TECO customers to cover costs from Florida's devastating 2024 hurricane season.
Iconic St. Pete Beach hotels to remain closed until summer, missing busy spring break season
Many Bay Area beach communities are racing to rebuild ahead of the upcoming spring break season. However, two prominent hotels on St. Pete Beach have disappointing news for workers and tourists alike: they will remain closed until summer.
Hurricane heroes honored with Congressional commendations for work after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall, the Tampa Bay area's coastline and communities were forever changed. But, despite the loss, neighbors helped neighbors, and they were honored on Friday for their service.
Hillsborough County ends State of Local Emergency
For the first time since late September, Hillsborough County will no longer be a State of Local Emergency, they announced Friday.
Parts of Pasco County still dealing with flooding months after Hurricane Milton
Parts of Pasco County are still dealing with flooding stemming from Hurricane Milton, with some homeowners in Dade City desperate for help.
Madeira Beach leaders work to speed up permit process as residents struggle months after hurricanes
There are some signs of recovery in Madeira Beach, like the live music at the Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar, and restaurants packed on a Thursday night.
More than 10,000 households living in hotels after Helene, Milton through FEMA program
Jason Rule and his girlfriend lost everything, other than some of their clothes, when Hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded their home in South Pasadena.
Treasure Island officials hope upcoming events will help heal after back-to-back hurricanes
As more and more businesses at the beaches reopen after the hurricanes, those communities are starting to hold events to bring people back to the area.