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.
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.
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.
Tampa's Bayshore Blvd pumping stations slated for $17M 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.
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.
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.
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.
Water quality becomes concern for advocates charting new path forward after hurricanes
There are growing concerns over the health of Tampa Bay waters after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit.
North Carolina dog's search for love after owners killed in Helene ends in joy amidst life's darkest hours
A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing trauma, he found love and healing with a foster family.
St. Pete and FEMA hosts a joint insurance help session
St. Petersburg was one of the hardest hit areas during Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Florida’s Attorney General sues FEMA officials amid accusations they discriminated against Trump supporters
Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody is seeking nominal and punitive damages claiming Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials conspired ‘to discriminate against Florida hurricane victims who support President-elect Donald Trump.’
Guy Fieri Foundation honors first responders on Anna Maria Island
Serving those who have served us is the goal of the Guy Fieri Foundation. The celebrity chef rolled into Holmes Beach on Wednesday with an army of chefs to support local first responders.
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.
North Carolina woman dies after driving past barricade on hurricane-devastated highway
A 63-year-old woman, Patricia Mahoney of Southern Pines, North Carolina, died after driving around a barricade and off a hurricane-damaged stretch of Interstate 40 that had been severely eroded by Hurricane Helene.
Tampa Electric outlines hurricane costs
Tampa Electric Co. has outlined hundreds of millions of dollars in costs that it could seek to recover from customers because of power-restoration efforts after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Support group offered for Bay Area beach businesses impacted by hurricanes
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
St. Pete Pier weathers three storms, city assesses damages
More than a month ago, Hurricane Milton delivered the third gut punch to the Tampa Bay area this hurricane season. From Debby to Helene and then Milton, all three did damage to the coastline, and it added up for the City of St. Petersburg.
Bradenton Beach waterfront restaurant reopens 6 weeks after hurricanes: 'Many hands make light work'
One of Bradenton Beach’s many beachfront restaurants saw friends toast the day it finally reopened after six weeks after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Sunset Beach community staying strong during storm recovery
Treasure Island's Sunset Beach community is working hard to recover after devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. While some businesses may not return, others like Ka'Tiki, which has been open for more than 45 years, reopened 21 days after the storm.