Hurricane Helene-damaged Madeira Beach school partially reopens amid reservations from parents
After more than two months of displacement following Hurricane Helene, middle-grade students at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 will return to campus on Monday. The return signals the first phase of reopening at the school.
After more than two months of displacement following Hurricane Helene, middle-grade students at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 will return to campus on Monday. The return signals the first phase of reopening at the school.
St. Pete local has cooked almost 25K meals for hurricane victims in his community
Neighbors in St. Pete are trying to bring the holiday spirit to their neighborhood as people recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Neighbors in St. Pete are trying to bring the holiday spirit to their neighborhood as people recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tourists should expect Pinellas County beaches to feel different this Thanksgiving after hurricanes
People flocking to Florida for its warmth during Thanksgiving may not find the Tampa Bay area’s beach communities looking as they usually do.
People flocking to Florida for its warmth during Thanksgiving may not find the Tampa Bay area’s beach communities looking as they usually do.
Madeira Beach staple Candy Kitchen reopens after hurricanes
Madeira Beach’s Candy Kitchen has been a staple since it opened around 1950.
Madeira Beach’s Candy Kitchen has been a staple since it opened around 1950.
Why Bay Area officials say shopping locally this holiday season is more important than ever
The holiday season is upon us in the Bay Area, and some of our leaders are urging residents to shop locally when buying holiday gifts for loved ones.
The holiday season is upon us in the Bay Area, and some of our leaders are urging residents to shop locally when buying holiday gifts for loved ones.
Here's a look at where Florida stands as hurricane season nears its end
As the 2024 hurricane season wraps up, Tampa Bay area residents are finally getting some relief after a year of back-to-back storms. This season, which saw 18 named storms, caused significant damage to the region, with Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacting the area most severely.
As the 2024 hurricane season wraps up, Tampa Bay area residents are finally getting some relief after a year of back-to-back storms. This season, which saw 18 named storms, caused significant damage to the region, with Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacting the area most severely.
Pinellas County issues new stadium deadline to Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new deadline to meet.
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new deadline to meet.
Hillsborough lawyers fielding calls from residents about insurance problems following hurricanes
Hurricanes Helene and Milton keep throwing punches long after wrecking parts of Tampa Bay, and some Hillsborough County attorneys are fielding calls from locals about insurance company problems.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton keep throwing punches long after wrecking parts of Tampa Bay, and some Hillsborough County attorneys are fielding calls from locals about insurance company problems.
Florida Attorney General vows accountability after FEMA workers told to skip Trump supporters after hurricanes
FEMA is accused of withholding hurricane-related aid from outward supporters of President-elect Donald Trump in Florida. Attorney General Ashely Moody said testimony from FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Capitol Hill was eye-opening.
FEMA is accused of withholding hurricane-related aid from outward supporters of President-elect Donald Trump in Florida. Attorney General Ashely Moody said testimony from FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Capitol Hill was eye-opening.
Hernando County's most-visited park devastated by Hurricane Helene after Idalia rebuild
Hernando County's most-visited park recently reopened after Hurricane Idalia but was devastated again by Hurricane Helene.
Hernando County's most-visited park recently reopened after Hurricane Idalia but was devastated again by Hurricane Helene.
Coral species return to Florida Aquarium after evacuation from hurricanes
It was a special homecoming on Wednesday for some important Florida wildlife. Dozens of coral species are now back in the Florida Aquarium's care after being evacuated during Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
It was a special homecoming on Wednesday for some important Florida wildlife. Dozens of coral species are now back in the Florida Aquarium's care after being evacuated during Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton, like dozens of others, energized by climate change, report says
Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Basin are running on average a category stronger on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale than they would be without climate change and its associated warming, according to a new study released Wednesday.
Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Basin are running on average a category stronger on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale than they would be without climate change and its associated warming, according to a new study released Wednesday.
Moving Beyond the Storms with 'Beach Aid'
It’s been a few weeks since back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Tampa Bay. With the rebuilding well underway, now is a good time to try and move beyond the storms.
It’s been a few weeks since back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Tampa Bay. With the rebuilding well underway, now is a good time to try and move beyond the storms.
Waiting for a permit? What homeowners can do while they wait
Residents across Tampa Bay, especially those living on Pinellas County beaches, are growing frustrated and impatient after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. They are at a standstill, unable to start rebuilding their homes as they wait weeks for permits.
Residents across Tampa Bay, especially those living on Pinellas County beaches, are growing frustrated and impatient after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. They are at a standstill, unable to start rebuilding their homes as they wait weeks for permits.
Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa's Bayshore Blvd pumping stations slated for $17M upgrades
One of Tampa’s oldest wastewater pumping stations is undergoing $17 million in upgrades.
One of Tampa’s oldest wastewater pumping stations is undergoing $17 million in upgrades.
St. John Vianney Catholic School shuts down after 74 years due to hurricane damage
A St. Pete Beach Catholic school that sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Helene has decided to shut down entirely.
A St. Pete Beach Catholic school that sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Helene has decided to shut down entirely.
Pest companies respond to increased calls for insect, rodent issues post-hurricanes
Tampa Bay area pest companies have been busy after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa Bay area pest companies have been busy after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Pinellas leaders call on Army Corps of Engineers to speed up beach renourishment after hurricanes
State and local officials are praising beach recovery efforts in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused serious damage, while calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite beach renourishment projects.
State and local officials are praising beach recovery efforts in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused serious damage, while calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite beach renourishment projects.
Tampa cleaned up more than half of the city's hurricane curbside debris: 'Please stay patient with us'
Crews in Tampa have cleared enough storm debris to fill Tampa’s Rivergate Tower, often called the ‘Beer Can Building’, three times since Hurricane Helene.
Crews in Tampa have cleared enough storm debris to fill Tampa’s Rivergate Tower, often called the ‘Beer Can Building’, three times since Hurricane Helene.