St. Petersburg construction crane falls from high rise during Hurricane Milton
A construction crane in downtown St. Petersburg came tumbling down as Hurricane Milton lashed the city.
St. Petersburg shuts off power to 2 sewer treatment plants due to potential storm surge from Hurricane Milton
Residents in St. Petersburg are being asked to limit water usage beginning at 7 p.m., on Wednesday after the city turned off power to two sewer treatment plants to protect employees and the facilities from potential storm surge from Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: Pinellas County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Pinellas County need to know.
'This is going to be a knockout': Pinellas County officials issue dire warning ahead of Hurricane Milton
Pinellas County officials Cathie Perkins, the Pinellas County Emergency Director, and Barbra Hernandez, the Pinellas County Communications Director, held a news conference Wednesday morning to underscore the severity of Hurricane Milton and urge any residents who have chosen not to follow evacuation orders to do so now.
Pinellas County opens more shelters as businesses close ahead of Hurricane Milton
On Beach Drive in Downtown St. Petersburg, every business is closed. It is part of a mandatory evacuation zone where all businesses had to close at 5 am Tuesday.
Gulfport couple who rode out Hurricane Debby on houseboat evacuates ahead of Milton: ‘This thing petrifies me’
As Hurricane Milton inches closer to the Bay Area, Gulfport boat owners made last-minute preparations Tuesday afternoon.
St. Pete construction cranes could pose a threat during Hurricane Milton
In St. Petersburg, Mayor Ken Welch said there’s now an added safety concern regarding several cranes towering over construction sites.
Hurricane Milton evacuees injured in plane crash near St. Pete Pier: Police
Four people and a dog trying to dodge Hurricane Milton were rescued from the water near the St. Petersburg Pier after their plane crashed Tuesday morning.
Pinellas County potable water services will be restricted to barrier islands ahead of Hurricane Milton
Potable water services to Pinellas County's barrier islands will be restricted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Milton.
FEMA administrator visits St. Pete ahead of Hurricane Milton: 'Worst case scenario'
As thousands leave their homes behind ahead of Hurricane Milton, FEMA officials are in town preparing for what could potentially be a devastating situation.
Evacuation orders in place for more than half of Pinellas County residents: 'Get through Milton alive'
In Pinellas County, mandatory evacuations are now in effect for Zones A, B and C and mobile homes in the county. That’s more than 500,000 people and more than half of Pinellas County.
Clearwater residents rush to clean up Helene debris before Hurricane Milton makes landfall
If you’re looking for mountains in Florida, look to Clearwater Beach. There are mountains of storm debris from Hurricane Helene lining the streets.
Electric vehicles could ignite during Hurricane Milton: Here’s what to know to avoid a fire
Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Milton should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they’ll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage.
'Don't mess with storm surge': Governor DeSantis delivers update on preparations for Hurricane Milton
On Monday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a news conference from the State Emergency Operations Center on the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton, which currently sits 745 miles southwest of Tampa and has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as of Monday morning.
Pinellas sheriff vows to shut down businesses that don’t heed evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton
Beginning Sunday, Pinellas County ordered all long-term care facilities, assisted-living facilities, and hospitals in zones A, B, and C to evacuate. Meanwhile, many residents spent the day stocking up on groceries and supplies to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
Tampa and Clearwater opening city garages for free ahead of Hurricane Milton
The City of Tampa and the City of Clearwater are opening city garages for free for residents.
Tropical Storm Milton: Pinellas County bracing for storm
Pinellas County residents in coastal communities and emergency officials are bracing for Milton while continuing Helene recovery efforts.
Bay Area doctor impacted by Hurricane Helene uses social media to help others with flooded homes
Hurricane Helene isn't the first time homeowners in the Shore Acres neighborhood of St. Petersburg have seen flooding, but it's the worst they've dealt with.
FWC rescuing manatees after 4 found trapped in Largo pond
Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission are rescuing four manatees trapped in a pond at a Largo cemetery on Friday. As of late Friday morning, two of the manatees have been rescued.
'Insurance village' opens for Bay Area residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Dozens of insurance companies are taking part in an “insurance village" beginning on Friday to help Tampa Bay area residents through the process of filing claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.