Tampa’s tree canopy matches 20-year low after 2024 hurricanes: Here's how it impacts your energy bill
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
Seahorse Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille to reopen next week — 16 months after Hurricane Helene
The popular Seahorse Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille reopens next week, almost a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The popular Seahorse Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille reopens next week, almost a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Manasota Key Road reopens as Sarasota County eyes permanent solution to continued storm damage
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
Work continues on historic Anna Maria City Pier after 2024 hurricane damage
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
Pinellas County sends out hundreds of thousands of dollars in first round of hurricane recovery checks
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.
$13.5M approved for St. Armands Circle Resiliency Project aimed at targeting stormwater infrastructure
A newly funded project is targeting stormwater infrastructure in St. Armands Circle.
A newly funded project is targeting stormwater infrastructure in St. Armands Circle.
Caddy's in Treasure Island moves forward with renovations after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Renovations are moving forward at a favorite beach bar and restaurant. Hurricanes Helene and Milton forced four to five feet of sand into Caddy's in Treasure Island last year.
Renovations are moving forward at a favorite beach bar and restaurant. Hurricanes Helene and Milton forced four to five feet of sand into Caddy's in Treasure Island last year.
Pinellas County sees promising tourism data following Hurricanes Helene, Milton
After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said the tourism numbers from October 2024 to September 2025 exceeded expectations.
After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said the tourism numbers from October 2024 to September 2025 exceeded expectations.
St. Pete Beach's Postcard Inn on the Beach reimagined, renamed after hurricane damage
The iconic Postcard Inn on the Beach, located on St. Pete Beach, will be reimagined and renamed. It has been closed since it was destroyed by Hurricane Helene last year.
The iconic Postcard Inn on the Beach, located on St. Pete Beach, will be reimagined and renamed. It has been closed since it was destroyed by Hurricane Helene last year.
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors one year after devastating hurricane season
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors after the devastating 2024 hurricane season.
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors after the devastating 2024 hurricane season.
New hurricane relief program to provide up to $30k to Tampa homeowners
Tampa homeowners still struggling to repair storm damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will soon have access to new financial assistance.
Tampa homeowners still struggling to repair storm damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will soon have access to new financial assistance.
Florida homeowners challenge Citizens Insurance
Nicholle Kvocka of Ruskin discovered her Citizens Insurance policy included fine print that denied her the right to sue in court. When fire damage to her home occurred during Hurricane Helene, Citizens declined to cover it.
Nicholle Kvocka of Ruskin discovered her Citizens Insurance policy included fine print that denied her the right to sue in court. When fire damage to her home occurred during Hurricane Helene, Citizens declined to cover it.
Tampa family reaches insurance settlement after FOX 13 investigation
The Morrison family’s year-long fight over hurricane damage ended in mediation after FOX 13's reporting helped prompt a resolution.
The Morrison family’s year-long fight over hurricane damage ended in mediation after FOX 13's reporting helped prompt a resolution.
Beachcomber Resort, Jimmy B’s Beach Bar reopen in St. Pete Beach after Hurricane Helene
The music is back at Jimmy B’s Beach Bar, and the staff served the first customers in more than a year on Thursday.
The music is back at Jimmy B’s Beach Bar, and the staff served the first customers in more than a year on Thursday.
John's Pass Seafood Fest renews tradition after last year's hurricane decimate Pinellas County
John's Pass Seafood Festival is back in business this year after suffering major damage from last year's hurricanes.
John's Pass Seafood Festival is back in business this year after suffering major damage from last year's hurricanes.
Applications open for millions in hurricane recovery funds for Pinellas residents next week
Millions of dollars will soon be available to help Pinellas County residents recover and rebuild from Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton.
Millions of dollars will soon be available to help Pinellas County residents recover and rebuild from Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton.
Shore Acres resident who served meals from his yard after Helene, Milton starting non-profit
Following Milton and Hurricane Helene, Matt Thorn started serving meals and handing out supplies to the community from his front yard in Shore Acres. He called it the Relief Market and Grille.
Following Milton and Hurricane Helene, Matt Thorn started serving meals and handing out supplies to the community from his front yard in Shore Acres. He called it the Relief Market and Grille.
‘Taste of the Beaches’ returns after one-year hiatus celebrating resilience
Next week marks one year since Hurricane Milton tore through the coastline, just days after residents were already reeling from Hurricane Helene. Dozens of businesses were damaged or forced to shut their doors.
Next week marks one year since Hurricane Milton tore through the coastline, just days after residents were already reeling from Hurricane Helene. Dozens of businesses were damaged or forced to shut their doors.
Friends flooded out by Hurricane Helene create flood barrier company
Hurricane Helene devastated Danny Fustar’s St. Pete home and his friend’s, Enrico Palmerino.
Hurricane Helene devastated Danny Fustar’s St. Pete home and his friend’s, Enrico Palmerino.
Barrier island residents in Pinellas County continue rebuilding after Helene
A year after Hurricane Helene, communities on the barrier islands in Pinellas County are still rebuilding and recovering.
A year after Hurricane Helene, communities on the barrier islands in Pinellas County are still rebuilding and recovering.