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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manatee County family hoping to save Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after hurricane damage
A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive damage from the hurricanes.
A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive damage from the hurricanes.
Treasure Island mayor sends letter to President Donald Trump about FEMA rules
Treasure Island’s recovery from recent hurricanes has hit a roadblock, and Mayor John Doctor is taking a bold step to speed up the process.
Treasure Island’s recovery from recent hurricanes has hit a roadblock, and Mayor John Doctor is taking a bold step to speed up the process.
Pass-a-Grille beaches Paradise Grille reopens months after storms
Monday was a moment 122 days in the making for Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Monday was a moment 122 days in the making for Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Tampa's tree canopy thins out following back-to-back hurricanes
Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.
Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.
High water bills stun owners of vacant, gutted homes in St. Pete
Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high water bills are leaving owners puzzled and frustrated.
Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high water bills are leaving owners puzzled and frustrated.
St. Pete hosts affordable housing fair for those displaced by hurricanes
Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.
Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.
Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes
Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.
Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.



















