Tampa Bay area voters gear up for final weekend of early voting ahead of Election Day

With just days to go until the 2024 general election, the time for early voting is running out as hundreds of thousands of Floridians cast their ballots across the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Bay area crews working around the clock to haul debris from Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been hauled away across the Tampa Bay area. Many debris crews across the region are working seven days a week to get the debris cleared.

Tampa Bay area families displaced by back-to-back hurricanes looking for resources

Families across the Tampa Bay area are feeling the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and many who cannot return home because of flooding or other damage are looking for housing assistance and resources.

Large algae bloom seen off Florida’s Gulf coast one week after Hurricane Milton

Water quality experts are keeping a close eye on the Tampa Bay area's waters after satellite images show a large algae bloom off Florida’s Gulf coast in the days after Hurricane Milton made landfall.

Power outage tracker: How many Tampa Bay area residents are still in the dark?

Hurricane Milton left behind a path of destruction across the Tampa Bay area after making landfall in Siesta Key last Wednesday evening. Many residents are still experiencing power outages, but lineworkers from across the country are working to turn the lights back on.

Power restorations in Tampa Bay plagued by downed trees following Hurricane Milton

The fight to get power back on to hundreds of thousands of customers in the Tampa Bay area is now in its fifth day. Those without power are likely victims of trees that have fallen on lines near their homes.

Bay Area power companies gradually restoring power after Hurricane Milton

The lights are gradually turning back on for the hundreds of thousands of people without power in the Tampa Bay area following Hurricane Milton. 

Florida power outages: Hurricane Milton knocks out power to millions

Hurricane Milton continues to impact the Bay Area, knocking out power in many places. The Category 3 storm made landfall near Siesta Key Wednesday evening. 

Hurricane Milton photos: The impact on the Bay Area

Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf coast as a major hurricane, causing devastation as it moved through the Tampa Bay area late Wednesday and early Thursday.

Hurricane Milton live video: Watch Florida webcams

Here is the view from live cameras up and down the west coast of Florida, from Clearwater to Tampa to Sarasota, revealing Hurricane Milton's damage along the beaches and cities.

Tampa Bay area families make final preparations, stock up ahead of Hurricane Milton

Families across the Tampa Bay area made final preparations on Tuesday, as Hurricane Milton continued making its approach. For many, that meant figuring out what may be needed to survive for several days after the storm.

Bay Area auto shops, rental car companies inundated following Hurricane Helene

As displaced residents look for a place to stay many are also looking for a way to get around. All across the Tampa Bay area, cars were submerged from Hurricane Helene's record-breaking storm surge. 

Gov. DeSantis announces Fruitville I-75 Interchange along with grants to increase supply chain capacity

More and more people are moving to the Sunshine State, and that means more cars in traffic and a heavier burden on Tampa Bay area roads. Residents are feeling the frustration of daily backups.

Rental scammers re-posting listings for cheaper prices, stealing thousands

As families continue to struggle to make ends meet and find affordable places to live, crooks are using that to their advantage by making a rental listing that's too good to be true.

Bay Area landlords hope to create better tenant relationships as demand skyrockets

As more people move to the Sunshine State, rent prices have gone up significantly, but the high demand for rental homes is also putting an added strain on landlord-tenant relationships.