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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Manatee County seeks input for 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.
Grove Surf and Coffee in St. Pete Beach reopens 9 months after Hurricane Helene
The Grove Surf and Coffee shop in St. Pete Beach has reopened nine months after Hurricane Helene.
Hillsborough County seeking input on spending $709M in hurricane recovery funds
Hillsborough County officials are asking for input from residents on how more than $700 million in federal aid should be spent after a string of recent hurricanes.
Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road
Eight months later, the debris piles remain along with downed trees and parts of homes that were crumbled by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the new normal for those living on Manasota Key in South Sarasota County.
Sarasota County homeowners impacted by hurricanes can apply for housing recovery funds. Here's how
With a new hurricane season set to begin this weekend, Sarasota County homeowners recovering from past storms are now able to apply for some extra help.
St. Pete residents struggle to rebuild ahead of hurricane season as HUD funding plans take shape
As hurricane season nears, many St. Petersburg residents are still picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. In flood-prone neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Riviera Bay, the rebuilding process remains a daily challenge.
St. Pete unveils $159.8M 'Sunrise' plan for hurricane recovery and resilience
As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.