Hillsborough County haulers begin final pass Monday for storm debris collection

Hillsborough County teams will begin their final pass for disaster debris collection on Monday, less than three weeks after completing the first pass.

St. Pete Beach residents impacted by Hurricane Milton still waiting for permits: 'Extremely frustrating'

It's now been two months since Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage throughout the Tampa Bay area. Many are in the process of rebuilding, but others in St. Pete Beach say they’ve hit a standstill because they say the city still hasn’t the permits needed to make the proper repairs.

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.

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.

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. 

‘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.

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.