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.
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.
Sarasota’s Celery Fields redevelopment sparks debate among community
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
Hillsborough commissioners approve adding $57M to Hurricane Milton disaster fund
The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners approved adding $57 million to the Hurricane Milton disaster fund.
Town ‘N Country’s hurricane resource center to close Sunday, others remain open
According to Hillsborough County, the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) has been open to provide resources to victims of Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby.
'We're at our wit's end': Lakeland community flooded out by Hurricane Milton
Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.
Debby causes up to $263M in farm losses
Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida last month.
Manatee County residents voice concerns during community flooding and development forum: 'There's still water'
Manatee County residents, environmentalists, and activists hosted a community flooding and development forum following record flooding in communities during Hurricane Debby.
Mote Marine documents impacts from Debby on Sarasota Bay
Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding to Sarasota and exposed problems with overdevelopment, all of which poured into Sarasota Bay.
Manatee officials tour Lake Manatee Dam site amid flooding concerns from residents
Manatee County leaders gave a behind-the-scenes look at operations at the Lake Manatee Dam on Wednesday after the county saw flooding and heavy rainfall in recent weeks.
Sarasota sober living home working to rebuild after flooding from Debby: 'It's so important'
A shell of a home remains in Sarasota as crews work to repair what Tropical Storm Debby destroyed.
Sarasota County residents ask County Commissioners for answers, solutions following Tropical Storm Debby
Some Sarasota County residents spoke their concerns to County Commissioners on Tuesday morning.
Bacteria levels in parts of Tampa Bay still dangerously high after Debby
Two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby, bacteria levels in some areas around Tampa Bay are still dangerously high.
Man donates boat to couple who lost houseboat in Debby: 'I’d rather the boat have a good home'
A Polk County man donated his sailboat to a Gulfport couple who lost their houseboat in Hurricane Debby.
Laurel Meadows residents feel shut out by local leaders following Tropical Storm Debby
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis stopped in Sarasota, they announced the expansion of Hope Florida to Activate Hope.
'We're doing the best we can:' Manatee Co. business & residents question release from dam after Debby
Manatee County officials say an investigation into the events at the Lake Manatee Dam is ongoing and will be reviewed by an independent third party.
Hurricane Debby pushes Florida's insured losses to $116M as claims keep rising
Hurricane Debby had caused $116.15 million in estimated insured losses in Florida as of Friday.
Gulfport boaters holding out hope for FEMA relief after extensive damages from Debby
Some Gulfport boat owners are still holding out hope for FEMA relief after having to sign the rights to their vessels over to the city. Locals estimate about 20 boaters, most of which lived on their vessels, lost their boats after Hurricane Debby.
FEMA going door-to-door in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Once rain from tropical storm Debby passed, Stephanie Hodges watched the water rise outside her Lakewood Ranch home.
Sarasota County to begin assessing drainage near flooded neighborhood after Debby
Sarasota County crews will begin draining and looking into two pipes near the Laurel Meadows neighborhood following flooding from Debby.