Citing storms, FPL looks to increase customers monthly bill

Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase. 

D-SNAP site opens at Raymond James Stadium for Hillsborough County residents impacted by recent hurricanes

Weeks after hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida, residents financially impacted by the back-to-back storms in Hillsborough County can now go to Raymond James Stadium to apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). 

Inside Tampa woman's mission to spread Christmas in her community

As Jack Guthrie decorated her house for Christmas, the Tampa resident couldn’t help but think of some of her fellow Bay area neighbors, whose holiday season will look much differently this year thanks to Hurricanes  Helene and Milton. 

Hillsborough, Pasco, and Volusia Counties announce new locations for hurricane relief centers

Weeks and months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Debby struck the Tampa Bay area, residents of communities up and down Florida’s Western coast are left to rebuild their homes and businesses.

Here's a look at where Florida stands as hurricane season nears its end

As the 2024 hurricane season wraps up, Tampa Bay area residents are finally getting some relief after a year of back-to-back storms. This season, which saw 18 named storms, caused significant damage to the region, with Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacting the area most severely.

Hillsborough lawyers fielding calls from residents about insurance problems following hurricanes

Hurricanes Helene and Milton keep throwing punches long after wrecking parts of Tampa Bay, and some Hillsborough County attorneys are fielding calls from locals about insurance company problems.

Florida Attorney General vows accountability after FEMA workers told to skip Trump supporters after hurricanes

FEMA is accused of withholding hurricane-related aid from outward supporters of President-elect Donald Trump in Florida. Attorney General Ashely Moody said testimony from FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Capitol Hill was eye-opening.

Coral species return to Florida Aquarium after evacuation from hurricanes

It was a special homecoming on Wednesday for some important Florida wildlife. Dozens of coral species are now back in the Florida Aquarium's care after being evacuated during Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton, like dozens of others, energized by climate change, report says

Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Basin are running on average a category stronger on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale than they would be without climate change and its associated warming, according to a new study released Wednesday.

Lake Bonny residents voicing new concerns after Milton as nonprofit offers help

The United Way of Central Florida will hold a community recovery outreach event at Lakeland's RP Funding Center this Saturday for those impacted by Hurricane Milton, including residents along Lake Bonny who are still dealing with the aftermath.

Moving Beyond the Storms with 'Beach Aid'

It’s been a few weeks since back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Tampa Bay. With the rebuilding well underway, now is a good time to try and move beyond the storms. 

Waiting for a permit? What homeowners can do while they wait

Residents across Tampa Bay, especially those living on Pinellas County beaches, are growing frustrated and impatient after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. They are at a standstill, unable to start rebuilding their homes as they wait weeks for permits.

Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.