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.

Here's how surviving a natural disaster can change your brain chemistry

In Los Angeles, a hellscape of flames has sent thousands fleeing from their homes as wildfires instantly incinerated lifetimes of memories.

Tampa's housing market slides in national rankings, experts remain optimistic

While the Tampa housing market may not be growing as fast as it was, it's still growing and is still one of the top housing markets in the country. 

FEMA assistance: Deadline to apply looms for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton

If you had damage during Hurricanes Helene or Milton, Tuesday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance. Residents who haven't applied yet can still apply online before the deadline at 11:59 p.m. 

FEMA hurricane assistance application deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 7

Homeowners and renters in Florida who experienced losses or damage from Hurricane Milton or Helene have one day remaining to apply for FEMA assistance.

Treasure Island residents say some substantial damage assessments are 'wrong'

Treasure Island residents continue to experience delays and frustration as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Many homeowners await permits to repair their homes months after the storms.

Repairs to Manatee County library are still underway following Hurricane Milton

Since Hurricane Milton passed, the doors to Manatee County’s Central Library have remained closed.“What we are looking at here is the result of high winds and wind-driven rain," said Manatee County Library Services Manager Tammy Parrott. 

Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice

Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.

Would be festival goes still water for refunds after cancellation

After Florida’s 2024 hurricane season forced music festivals like Country Thunder to cancel its Kissimmee event after Milton, some Tampa Bay residents are still waiting for refunds, they were promised two and a half months later. 

Residents could see higher electric bills after Friday filings by energy companies

Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.

St. Pete to begin final pass for storm debris collection next week

Months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton led to an unprecedented effort to clean up storm debris, the City of St. Petersburg announced crews will begin their final pass next Friday, Jan. 3.