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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pelicans back in the wild after Pinellas sanctuary’s first release since devastating hurricanes

Joan Wylie had never carried a pelican under her arm, but on Tuesday, she carried at least 8 or 10 of them from the Seacoast Seabird Sanctuary around 75 yards to the beach at Indian Shores. 

Churches band together after damage from recent hurricanes

Since the storms in September and October, the congregation from Engaging Heaven Church has been meeting at Faith Community Church in Seminole.

‘Hurricane Heroes’ recognized by Kathy Castor for helping others after Helene, Milton

Several Good Samaritans were honored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor on Friday as "hurricane heroes" for their efforts to help neighbors recover following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.