Fraudulent contractor hotline set up after Irma
With recovery efforts underway following Hurricane Irma, Hillsborough county has set up a disaster fraud hotline.
With recovery efforts underway following Hurricane Irma, Hillsborough county has set up a disaster fraud hotline.
Robles Park becomes dinner spot for many still without power
TAMPA- After several days without power following Hurricane Irma, residents in the Robles Park neighborhood of Tampa were treated to healthy, hot meals on Wednesday.
TAMPA- After several days without power following Hurricane Irma, residents in the Robles Park neighborhood of Tampa were treated to healthy, hot meals on Wednesday.
FEMA: How it works and how to reach them
FEMA is offering individual assistance to victims of Hurricane Irma in counties covered by the disaster declaration. However, that does not currently include all counties in our Tampa Bay viewing area that took some of the hardest hits from hurricane Irma.
FEMA is offering individual assistance to victims of Hurricane Irma in counties covered by the disaster declaration. However, that does not currently include all counties in our Tampa Bay viewing area that took some of the hardest hits from hurricane Irma.
FEMA disaster assistance resources available after Irma
Disaster assistance resources are now available for residents and businesses impacted by Hurricane Irma.
Disaster assistance resources are now available for residents and businesses impacted by Hurricane Irma.
Tampa Bay area sandbag locations
Sandbags are available to Tampa Bay residents.
Sandbags are available to Tampa Bay residents.
Prep your pets for Hurricane Irma
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
Polk County hotels full as south Florida evacuees move north
The population of Polk County is swelling. Evacuees, trying to escape the wrath of Irma, are coming to Polk to ride out the storm.
The population of Polk County is swelling. Evacuees, trying to escape the wrath of Irma, are coming to Polk to ride out the storm.
Cristo Rey School pairs work with study for rounded students
A new approach is helping kids get a quality education by giving them the financial resources and support to succeed.
A new approach is helping kids get a quality education by giving them the financial resources and support to succeed.
Make medical preparations for Irma now
As we watch Hurricane Irma spin closer to Florida, it's a good reminder that if you have medical issues, you have to make special arrangements.
As we watch Hurricane Irma spin closer to Florida, it's a good reminder that if you have medical issues, you have to make special arrangements.
Price-gouging hotline activated as Irma approaches
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the activation of the price-gouging hotline in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the activation of the price-gouging hotline in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.
Diapers needed for babies impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The Texas Diaper Bank of San Antonio is filling in the gaps and helping in ways other disaster relief aid cannot. Their Facebook page states that they are accepting any brand of diapers, from newborn to adult-sized, as well as Pull-Ups, formula, and wipes. Also, opened packs of diapers are acceptable — they should be clean and sealed in a bag with the size clearly labeled.
The Texas Diaper Bank of San Antonio is filling in the gaps and helping in ways other disaster relief aid cannot. Their Facebook page states that they are accepting any brand of diapers, from newborn to adult-sized, as well as Pull-Ups, formula, and wipes. Also, opened packs of diapers are acceptable — they should be clean and sealed in a bag with the size clearly labeled.
Earth Watch: Blue Turtle Society
"There are scenes around Tampa bay that will bring tears to people's eyes. Just a single plastic bag or plastic cup can stain that beauty," says David Westmark from the Blue Turtle Society. SADLY, THIS IS A FAMILIAR SITE NEAR A STORM DRAIN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA AT ST PETE CAMPUS. TRASH AND STYROFOAM MEANDER TOWARDS TAMPA BAY. A DEVICE MADE OF BUOYS AND NETTING HELPS CAPTURE...
"There are scenes around Tampa bay that will bring tears to people's eyes. Just a single plastic bag or plastic cup can stain that beauty," says David Westmark from the Blue Turtle Society. SADLY, THIS IS A FAMILIAR SITE NEAR A STORM DRAIN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA AT ST PETE CAMPUS. TRASH AND STYROFOAM MEANDER TOWARDS TAMPA BAY. A DEVICE MADE OF BUOYS AND NETTING HELPS CAPTURE...
Tampa architect builds 'Lego-like' homes for hurricane victims
One week after Hurricane Harvey, roof tops are still all that's visible in some southeast Texas neighborhoods.
One week after Hurricane Harvey, roof tops are still all that's visible in some southeast Texas neighborhoods.
Saturday lemonade stand benefits cancer research
A lemonade stand is a tried and true fundraising tool. Many of us did it growing up.
A lemonade stand is a tried and true fundraising tool. Many of us did it growing up.
How to help the Texas flooding victims impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The Texas coast has been devastated by the effects of Hurricane Harvey, which has created unprecedented flooding and forced thousands to flee for their lives.
The Texas coast has been devastated by the effects of Hurricane Harvey, which has created unprecedented flooding and forced thousands to flee for their lives.
Annual 'Fall Stampede' raises awareness for childhood cancer
The annual Fall Stampede is coming up.
The annual Fall Stampede is coming up.
Online classes help high school students graduate
Wesley Chapel High Student Rafael Ferrer is like the rest of his senior class - working towards his diploma. But he's taking a bit of a non-traditional route.
Wesley Chapel High Student Rafael Ferrer is like the rest of his senior class - working towards his diploma. But he's taking a bit of a non-traditional route.
Manatee County distributing sandbags ahead of weekend rain
With more rain expected this weekend, Manatee County is distributing sandbags on Friday.
With more rain expected this weekend, Manatee County is distributing sandbags on Friday.
Hurricane Harvey pet help
As floodwaters rose, many families had to make difficult decisions about their furry, feathered, and slithery friends.
As floodwaters rose, many families had to make difficult decisions about their furry, feathered, and slithery friends.
Riverview track and field club builds leaders
Young athletes are running for a better future, doing positive things on and off and the race track.
Young athletes are running for a better future, doing positive things on and off and the race track.