Governor Ron DeSantis approves election procedure changes for counties hit by hurricanes
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.
Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
St. Petersburg to waive home repair permits after hurricanes
The City of St. Petersburg will waive home repair permit fees for six months after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
The City of St. Petersburg will waive home repair permit fees for six months after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Seven Pinellas parks to reopen Saturday following hurricanes Helene & Milton
Many parks and trails in Pinellas County are set to reopen this Saturday, Oct. 19, after being closed due to damage caused by Hurricane Milton.
Many parks and trails in Pinellas County are set to reopen this Saturday, Oct. 19, after being closed due to damage caused by Hurricane Milton.
Bay Area animal sanctuary cleaning up mess left behind by recent hurricanes
Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the HorsePower for Kids Animal Sanctuary in different ways.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the HorsePower for Kids Animal Sanctuary in different ways.
Where small business owners can turn for aid after hurricanes
Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available.
Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available.
DeSantis, Hillsborough first responders say Tiger Dams show promise at preventing flood damage
You may have seen large orange inflatable tubes in the Tampa Bay area. They're called Tiger Dams and were very helpful in preventing flood damage to buildings.
You may have seen large orange inflatable tubes in the Tampa Bay area. They're called Tiger Dams and were very helpful in preventing flood damage to buildings.
Many Bay Area kids head back to school this week after Hurricane Milton: 'Sense of normalcy'
Tampa Bay area kids missed a lot of school during and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but now school districts are beginning to reopen campuses.
Tampa Bay area kids missed a lot of school during and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but now school districts are beginning to reopen campuses.
'I'm trying to be patient': Hillsborough County residents wait for debris left collection
The effort to pick up all of Tampa's hurricane debris will not be complete until they reach Byron Jones' house in West Tampa.
The effort to pick up all of Tampa's hurricane debris will not be complete until they reach Byron Jones' house in West Tampa.
Nonprofit, St. Pete church teaming up to help those impacted by recent hurricanes
Radiant Church and Convoy of Hope are teaming up on Tuesday to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Radiant Church and Convoy of Hope are teaming up on Tuesday to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
'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.
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.
Tampa Bay Downs delays 2024 opening
Tampa Bay Downs has announced that it has pushed back the opening day of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4, because of lingering standing water on the track and damage to barn roofs caused by Hurricane Milton.
Tampa Bay Downs has announced that it has pushed back the opening day of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4, because of lingering standing water on the track and damage to barn roofs caused by Hurricane Milton.
North Carolina Christmas tree industry recovers from Helene as hope for holiday supply remains strong
Helene was a devastating storm that spared no region of North Carolina, including the state's Christmas tree industry – the second-largest in the U.S.
Helene was a devastating storm that spared no region of North Carolina, including the state's Christmas tree industry – the second-largest in the U.S.
'I thought I would be safer': Zephyrhills residents flooded out during Hurricane Milton
Not even a week after Hurricane Milton, a Zephyrhills neighborhood still copes with devastating flooding after its retention pond overflowed.
Not even a week after Hurricane Milton, a Zephyrhills neighborhood still copes with devastating flooding after its retention pond overflowed.
Pasco County providing food and water to hurricane victims
Pasco County is looking to lessen the burden of Hurricane victims as residents continue to deal with widespread power outages and seek to reestablish normalcy in the aftermath of Milton and Helene.
Pasco County is looking to lessen the burden of Hurricane victims as residents continue to deal with widespread power outages and seek to reestablish normalcy in the aftermath of Milton and Helene.
'A huge collection effort that's underway': Debris drop off locations in Hillsborough County after Hurricanes
Over the weekend, the Ed Radice Sports Complex was transformed into a pop-up yard waste debris site for Hillsborough County residents.
Over the weekend, the Ed Radice Sports Complex was transformed into a pop-up yard waste debris site for Hillsborough County residents.
Learn how to file property damage claims in Bradenton Beach after two hurricanes
If the stress of preparing for two hurricanes in just two weeks was not enough, now comes the aftermath for millions of displaced Floridians.
If the stress of preparing for two hurricanes in just two weeks was not enough, now comes the aftermath for millions of displaced Floridians.
Hernando County extends Local State of Emergency
Hernando County Board of County Commissioners has filed two extensions to Local State of Emergency orders in place.
Hernando County Board of County Commissioners has filed two extensions to Local State of Emergency orders in place.
Helene kills 11 members of the same family after mudslide destroys their community
A North Carolina family lost 11 members in a mudslide caused by Hurricane Helene, as rescue efforts continue across the region. Learn how the community is coming together to support survivors and aid recovery efforts.
A North Carolina family lost 11 members in a mudslide caused by Hurricane Helene, as rescue efforts continue across the region. Learn how the community is coming together to support survivors and aid recovery efforts.
Hurricane Milton photos: The impact on the Bay Area
Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf coast as a major hurricane, causing devastation as it moved through the Tampa Bay area late Wednesday and early Thursday.
Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf coast as a major hurricane, causing devastation as it moved through the Tampa Bay area late Wednesday and early Thursday.