Beloved 'Rainbow Bridge' in North Carolina honors lost pets washed away by Helene
The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28.
Ergles Christmas Tree Farm near Dade City gears up for holidays after back-to-back hurricanes
With all that's happened with Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some in the Tampa Bay area are busy cleaning up to think about the upcoming holiday season, but not Tony Harris.
Hurricanes ravage Egmont Key, force harbor pilots to relocate
Egmont Key's once pristine beaches are now a wasteland of debris. Parts and pieces from here and elsewhere show an island crying out for help. Nails, barely visible, stand at attention on the underside of wayward dock planks so danger lurks with every step.
Meet the bus drivers who shuttled people to safety before storms
Pinellas County bus drivers took Bay Area residents on over half a million rides before and after the two hurricanes, new numbers show.
Treasure Island's mayor resigns after home 'damaged beyond repair' during Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The City of Treasure Island's mayor is resigning after his home was “damaged beyond repair" during Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Free program helping Bay Area residents temporarily fix roofs after back-to-back hurricanes
Like so many who've seen damage from back-to-back hurricanes in the Tampa Bay Area, Susan Quarterman of St. Pete, needs a new roof.
Annual stone crab festival kicks off in Dunedin despite hurricane damage
Stone Crab Season is underway in Tampa Bay despite a shaky start from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The season began on Oct. 15, but the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) allows crabbers to begin putting out traps ten days prior.
Mosquito-borne illness found in Bay Area after Hurricane Milton
The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Hillsborough County has now confirmed a fourth human case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. As a result, officials are conducting aerial spraying to combat the spread.
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.
Bay Area officials warning residents to get permits before making home repairs
It’s been nearly a month since Hurricane Helene flooded thousands of homes in the area, and people want to start rebuilding. With residents displaced from their homes, they’re looking to start the process as soon as possible, but cities in the Tampa Bay area are warning that some construction needs permits.
Pasco Hope community begins taking in displaced residents weeks after Hurricane Milton
Pasco County leaders announced a new community in Holiday, which will offer temporary housing to roughly 100 displaced storm victims.
'We took some hits:' Despite damage, some Sarasota County Beach parks set to reopen Saturday
After storm surge from Hurricane Helene, many of Sarasota County's coastal communities have had to deal with sand piles and damage from water.
Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood
Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.
City of Madeira Beach holds packed townhall on FEMA's 50% regulation
With all the damage across the Tampa Bay area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are hearing about FEMA's 50% rule, which applies in flood prone areas. It's something many in coastal communities have to deal with, and Madeira Beach residents just got a crash course.
Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Ruskin mobile home park struggling to recover after back-to-back hurricanes
Mobile home parks across the Tampa Bay area are dealing with extensive damage following back-to-back hurricanes, forcing both tenants and landlords to face challenging situations.
Milton aftermath: What to know about mail-in, early voting after back-to-back hurricanes
More than 15,000 people voted just in Hillsborough County on the first day of early voting on Monday, with tens of thousands more across the Tampa Bay area. Many are voting early to get it done, but some things have changed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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.
'We are open!' Bradenton Beach businesses begin to reopen post hurricanes
The smoker is up and running at Smoqehouse on Bradenton Beach.
Tampa sending 'estimated' utility bills after back-to-back hurricanes
Hurricanes Milton and Helene left communities along Florida’s West coast with the daunting task of cleaning mounds of storm-related debris.