Despite the odds, Wish Farms kicks off strawberry season after back-to-back hurricanes
A Manatee County farm was the first to harvest a pallet of strawberries in the state despite suffering damage from Hurricane Milton.
A Manatee County farm was the first to harvest a pallet of strawberries in the state despite suffering damage from Hurricane Milton.
Hurricanes reopen Midnight Pass, reigniting debate over maintaining it
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
St. Pete restaurants sharing staff as hurricane recovery continues
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Bikes from the Heart’ works to meet growing need in community for transportation
One organization in Tampa has been changing lives by giving people in need a form of transportation.
One organization in Tampa has been changing lives by giving people in need a form of transportation.
Ruskin Family Drive-In in jeopardy after Hurricane Milton's wrath
Like the pieces and parts of a time capsule exploded by a hurricane, the Ruskin Family Drive-in was one of the last drive-in movie theaters left standing, but it stands no more.
Like the pieces and parts of a time capsule exploded by a hurricane, the Ruskin Family Drive-in was one of the last drive-in movie theaters left standing, but it stands no more.
‘Trooper’ the dog found tied to fence during Hurricane Milton adopted by Florida family
The bull terrier named “Trooper,” who was found abandoned and tied to a fence along I-75 in the midst of evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton, was adopted by a family in Parkland.
The bull terrier named “Trooper,” who was found abandoned and tied to a fence along I-75 in the midst of evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton, was adopted by a family in Parkland.
How Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is supporting business owners after storms
Since Sept., Diane Burrill hasn’t waited on customers at Wahoo’s Bayside Pub and Grill in Redington Shores.
Since Sept., Diane Burrill hasn’t waited on customers at Wahoo’s Bayside Pub and Grill in Redington Shores.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remove auxiliary pumps along Lake Bonny
After over a month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed auxiliary pumps along Lake Bonny.
After over a month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed auxiliary pumps along Lake Bonny.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
St. Pete local has cooked almost 25K meals for hurricane victims in his community
Neighbors in St. Pete are trying to bring the holiday spirit to their neighborhood as people recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Neighbors in St. Pete are trying to bring the holiday spirit to their neighborhood as people recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tourists should expect Pinellas County beaches to feel different this Thanksgiving after hurricanes
People flocking to Florida for its warmth during Thanksgiving may not find the Tampa Bay area’s beach communities looking as they usually do.
People flocking to Florida for its warmth during Thanksgiving may not find the Tampa Bay area’s beach communities looking as they usually do.
Madeira Beach staple Candy Kitchen reopens after hurricanes
Madeira Beach’s Candy Kitchen has been a staple since it opened around 1950.
Madeira Beach’s Candy Kitchen has been a staple since it opened around 1950.
Why Bay Area officials say shopping locally this holiday season is more important than ever
The holiday season is upon us in the Bay Area, and some of our leaders are urging residents to shop locally when buying holiday gifts for loved ones.
The holiday season is upon us in the Bay Area, and some of our leaders are urging residents to shop locally when buying holiday gifts for loved ones.
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.
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.
Pinellas County issues new stadium deadline to Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new deadline to meet.
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new deadline to meet.
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.
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.
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.