Volunteers gather on Egmont Key to clean up Hurricane Helene debris
Suncoast Aquaventures, Egmont Key Alliance and Tampa Bay Estuary Program hosted the Great Egmont Key Cleanup on Saturday.
Suncoast Aquaventures, Egmont Key Alliance and Tampa Bay Estuary Program hosted the Great Egmont Key Cleanup on Saturday.
St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits to make hurricane repairs, city offers new timeline
The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives.
The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives.
Hurricane Helene recovery in St. Pete continues one year later
It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene hit the Bay Area and while many strides have been made, recovery efforts continue in St. Petersburg.
It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene hit the Bay Area and while many strides have been made, recovery efforts continue in St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg City Council approves Shore Acres floodgate study
The wheels are now in motion for a study to see how two floodgates in Shore Acres will work to eliminate future flooding. St. Petersburg City Council approved having an engineering company analyze data to determine if this is the best course of action for the entire city.
The wheels are now in motion for a study to see how two floodgates in Shore Acres will work to eliminate future flooding. St. Petersburg City Council approved having an engineering company analyze data to determine if this is the best course of action for the entire city.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch reflects on Hurricane Helene one year later
Waterlogged furniture and mementos that made Arthur Finegold’s house a home still sit in the living room he hasn’t used in a year. Hurricane Helene is to blame.
Waterlogged furniture and mementos that made Arthur Finegold’s house a home still sit in the living room he hasn’t used in a year. Hurricane Helene is to blame.
Lessons learned from last year's hurricanes that slammed Florida
A year after Hurricane Helene, communities around Tampa Bay are continuing to rebuild.
A year after Hurricane Helene, communities around Tampa Bay are continuing to rebuild.
Hurricane Helene, Milton: Some Manatee County residents still waiting for help one year later
It's been one year since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and there is still visible damage across Manatee County. In some cases, families are still working to recover.
It's been one year since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and there is still visible damage across Manatee County. In some cases, families are still working to recover.
Sen. Ashley Moody visits Treasure Island days before Hurricane Helene anniversary
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody continued her push for hurricane safety legislation Wednesday afternoon in Treasure Island as she touted the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," during a press conference.
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody continued her push for hurricane safety legislation Wednesday afternoon in Treasure Island as she touted the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," during a press conference.
Treasure Island in 'recovery mode' one year after Hurricane Helene
As Monica Pepe stood in front of her condo in the La Costa Brava complex in Treasure Island, she got emotional.
As Monica Pepe stood in front of her condo in the La Costa Brava complex in Treasure Island, she got emotional.
Tommy Bahama returns to St. Armands nearly one year after Hurricane Helene
Tommy Bahama is back on St. Armands Circle, nearly one year after back-to-back hurricanes left the area reeling.
Tommy Bahama is back on St. Armands Circle, nearly one year after back-to-back hurricanes left the area reeling.
Casey Key business reflects one year after Hurricanes Helene, Milton: ‘We are back’
Friday will mark one year since Hurricane Helene's storm surge forever changed parts of the Tampa Bay area – including Sarasota County.
Friday will mark one year since Hurricane Helene's storm surge forever changed parts of the Tampa Bay area – including Sarasota County.
From dishwasher to owner: Beloved North Redington Beach café reopens after Hurricane Helene
The Frog Pond Café, a 43-year-old staple on North Redington Beach, is reopening its doors after sustaining catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.
The Frog Pond Café, a 43-year-old staple on North Redington Beach, is reopening its doors after sustaining catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.
Beachcomber Resort, Jimmy B's Beach Bar to reopen in October
On the Beachcomber Resort’s marquee is a message that has been a year in the making.
On the Beachcomber Resort’s marquee is a message that has been a year in the making.
Davis Islands firefighters serving from trailers as rebuild stalls after Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
Mixed reactions as Shores Acres awaits 'Elevate Florida' decisions
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
Pass-a-Grille faces redevelopment proposals nearly a year after Hurricane Helene
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Gulf Coast, some of Pass-a-Grille’s prime real estate is seeing major redevelopment and more proposals are in the works.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Gulf Coast, some of Pass-a-Grille’s prime real estate is seeing major redevelopment and more proposals are in the works.
Some St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits nearly one year after Hurricane Helene
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they’re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again.
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they’re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again.
'We can’t rebuild': Ruskin family stuck after hurricanes and insurance chaos
Nine months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered Florida, families like the Kvockas are still displaced. Neil and Nicholle Kvocka bought more than $1 million in property insurance for their waterfront home—yet they’re living in a camper with their two teenagers.
Nine months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered Florida, families like the Kvockas are still displaced. Neil and Nicholle Kvocka bought more than $1 million in property insurance for their waterfront home—yet they’re living in a camper with their two teenagers.
Manatee County seeks input for future of Cortez Marina
Manatee County is seeking input from residents for the future of Cortez Marina.
Manatee County is seeking input from residents for the future of Cortez Marina.
Historic Ozona Village Hall needs repairs, restoration after Hurricane Helene
The oldest operating building in unincorporated Pinellas County is in need of restoration after Hurricane Helene.
The oldest operating building in unincorporated Pinellas County is in need of restoration after Hurricane Helene.