Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes
Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.
Ruskin fishing resort reopens after extensive damage from Hurricane Helene
A Ruskin fishing resort reopened on Monday after extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.
Pelicans back in the wild after Pinellas sanctuary’s first release since devastating hurricanes
Joan Wylie had never carried a pelican under her arm, but on Tuesday, she carried at least 8 or 10 of them from the Seacoast Seabird Sanctuary around 75 yards to the beach at Indian Shores.
St. Pete homeowners shocked by high water bills following Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Dozens of people in St. Petersburg said their water bills are outrageously high after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Popular St. Pete Beach restaurant permanently closes after 35 years due to hurricane damage
Woody's Waterfront is closed for good after Hurricane Helene caused severe damage, which the owners say made it too expensive to rebuild.
St. Pete approves funding for debris removal from Albert Whitted Airport months after storms
It has been three months since Hurricane Milton and the St. Pete City Council recently approved cleanup and demolition work at Albert Whitted Airport.
Congresswoman Kathy Castor wants answers on why 7 post offices remain closed months after storms
Congresswoman Kathy Castor sent a letter to the USPS Postmaster general as two Bay Area post offices remain closed because of hurricane damage.
Churches band together after damage from recent hurricanes
Since the storms in September and October, the congregation from Engaging Heaven Church has been meeting at Faith Community Church in Seminole.
‘Hurricane Heroes’ recognized by Kathy Castor for helping others after Helene, Milton
Several Good Samaritans were honored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor on Friday as "hurricane heroes" for their efforts to help neighbors recover following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Here's how surviving a natural disaster can change your brain chemistry
In Los Angeles, a hellscape of flames has sent thousands fleeing from their homes as wildfires instantly incinerated lifetimes of memories.
Gulfport residents waiting on permits to rebuild more than 3 months after Hurricane Helene
It's been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene forced hundreds of Gulfport residents from their homes. Most who experienced flooding have not been able to return.
Artist uses beached sailboat in St. Pete to spread message of 'hope' after hurricanes
A beached sailboat in St. Petersburg’s North Shore Park serves as a reminder of the storm that brought it there.
Treasure Island neighbors working to reunite memorial benches with sponsors after Hurricane Helene
Treasure Island neighbors are working to reunite memorial benches displaced by Hurricane Helene to their sponsors.
Tampa's housing market slides in national rankings, experts remain optimistic
While the Tampa housing market may not be growing as fast as it was, it's still growing and is still one of the top housing markets in the country.
FEMA assistance: Deadline to apply looms for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton
If you had damage during Hurricanes Helene or Milton, Tuesday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance. Residents who haven't applied yet can still apply online before the deadline at 11:59 p.m.
Final pass for storm debris collection begins Friday in St. Pete. Here's what to know
Crews in St. Petersburg are beginning the final round of storm debris pickup citywide on Friday.
Treasure Island residents say some substantial damage assessments are 'wrong'
Treasure Island residents continue to experience delays and frustration as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Many homeowners await permits to repair their homes months after the storms.
Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Residents could see higher electric bills after Friday filings by energy companies
Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.
St. Pete to begin final pass for storm debris collection next week
Months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton led to an unprecedented effort to clean up storm debris, the City of St. Petersburg announced crews will begin their final pass next Friday, Jan. 3.


















