Tampa Bay Downs delays 2024 opening
Tampa Bay Downs has announced that it has pushed back the opening day of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4, because of lingering standing water on the track and damage to barn roofs caused by Hurricane Milton.
Tampa Bay Downs has announced that it has pushed back the opening day of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4, because of lingering standing water on the track and damage to barn roofs caused by Hurricane Milton.
Safe and sound: Stingrays removed from Tropicana Field
The Florida Aquarium announced they have moved seven male cownose stingrays from Tropicana Field back to their home at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa.
The Florida Aquarium announced they have moved seven male cownose stingrays from Tropicana Field back to their home at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa.
'This is what our kids deserve': An army of volunteers show up to clean Hillsborough elementary school
Hillsborough County Schools are trying to get their schools ready to reopen their doors to students after Hurricane Milton forced their closures last week and early this week.
Hillsborough County Schools are trying to get their schools ready to reopen their doors to students after Hurricane Milton forced their closures last week and early this week.
WATCH: Florida man accused of trying to steal generator that powered traffic light after Hurricane Milton
A Hillsborough County man was accused of trying to steal a generator that powered a traffic light likely damaged during Hurricane Milton.
A Hillsborough County man was accused of trying to steal a generator that powered a traffic light likely damaged during Hurricane Milton.
'Day-to-day basis': Hillsborough announces school closures Tuesday
Hillsborough County Public Schools has announced that it will remain closed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, as it continues to recover from Hurricane Milton's devastating impacts on the region.
Hillsborough County Public Schools has announced that it will remain closed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, as it continues to recover from Hurricane Milton's devastating impacts on the region.
TECO leaders asking for patience as crews make progress restoring power
As of Monday morning, about 190,000 TECO customers remain without power. At its peak, TECO saw about 600,000 outages from Hurricane Milton. Since the storm, about 6,000 line workers have been working around the clock to get the power back on.
As of Monday morning, about 190,000 TECO customers remain without power. At its peak, TECO saw about 600,000 outages from Hurricane Milton. Since the storm, about 6,000 line workers have been working around the clock to get the power back on.
President Biden tours Hurricane Milton damage in Bay Area
President Joe Biden arrived at MacDill Air Force Base on Sunday morning, met by US Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers.
President Joe Biden arrived at MacDill Air Force Base on Sunday morning, met by US Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers.
ZooTampa to reopen on Tuesday after being closed due to Hurricane Milton
ZooTampa says it will resume operations on Tuesday, October 15.
ZooTampa says it will resume operations on Tuesday, October 15.
Hillsborough County extends State of Emergency and closes shelters
Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the Local State of Emergency in Hillsborough County after Hurricane Milton. It has announced the closures of all three hurricane-related shelters.
Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the Local State of Emergency in Hillsborough County after Hurricane Milton. It has announced the closures of all three hurricane-related shelters.
Hillsborough County issues rabies alert
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County issued a rabies alert.
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County issued a rabies alert.
Boil water notice lifted in Seffner and North Brandon after Hurricane Milton
Hillsborough County lifted a precautionary boil water order for residents of Seffner and North Brandon on Saturday. The order, which had been in effect since Oct. 10, affected nearly 4,000 residents.
Hillsborough County lifted a precautionary boil water order for residents of Seffner and North Brandon on Saturday. The order, which had been in effect since Oct. 10, affected nearly 4,000 residents.
Florida offering residents 10 free gallons of gas, Governor DeSantis announces state-run fuel sites
Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference from Plant City on Saturday to discuss Hurricane Milton's recovery efforts underway in Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference from Plant City on Saturday to discuss Hurricane Milton's recovery efforts underway in Florida.
Hillsborough residents near the Alafia River rescued from floodwaters after Hurricane Milton
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been rescuing residents from floodwaters as the Alafia River rises quickly in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been rescuing residents from floodwaters as the Alafia River rises quickly in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: Gas distribution underway after Port Tampa Bay impacted by power issues
Port Tampa Bay officials confirmed tankers were starting to pick up and deliver fuel to area gas stations Friday afternoon, after Hurricane Milton caused power issues at the port’s private fuel terminals.
Port Tampa Bay officials confirmed tankers were starting to pick up and deliver fuel to area gas stations Friday afternoon, after Hurricane Milton caused power issues at the port’s private fuel terminals.
Trapped in Thonotosassa: Crews rescue 60 people, 12 pets from rising water in Pemberton Creek
Many residents in the Pemberton Creek neighborhood in Thonotosassa spent the day being rescued from their homes.
Many residents in the Pemberton Creek neighborhood in Thonotosassa spent the day being rescued from their homes.
Photos: Here’s a look at some of the over 100 pets rescued after Hurricane Milton in Hillsborough County
Crews with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue have been busy saving people and pets since Hurricane Milton lashed the Bay Area earlier this week.
Crews with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue have been busy saving people and pets since Hurricane Milton lashed the Bay Area earlier this week.
'This is not over:' Sen. Rick Scott talks flooding, recovery efforts in Milton's aftermath
Senator Rick Scott joined Hillsborough County officials on Friday afternoon to address ongoing flooding, along with other recovery efforts, in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Senator Rick Scott joined Hillsborough County officials on Friday afternoon to address ongoing flooding, along with other recovery efforts, in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Where to find gas in Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton
Many of you may have gassed up prior to Milton's arrival. But, for those who didn't, you're now trying to find a station that has fuel.
Many of you may have gassed up prior to Milton's arrival. But, for those who didn't, you're now trying to find a station that has fuel.
'We are doing all that we can:' Tampa Mayor Castor addresses concerns after Hurricane Milton
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor addressed several critical concerns, including power and gas, at a news conference on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts Friday.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor addressed several critical concerns, including power and gas, at a news conference on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts Friday.
Hurricane Milton brings extensive flooding to Tampa’s University Area neighborhood
High-water rescue efforts in the University Area of Tampa continued throughout the day Thursday, as emergency crews used boats to shuttle people out of high water and onto dry land after Hurricane Milton flooded several neighborhoods.
High-water rescue efforts in the University Area of Tampa continued throughout the day Thursday, as emergency crews used boats to shuttle people out of high water and onto dry land after Hurricane Milton flooded several neighborhoods.