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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.