Treasure Island makes decision that will speed up post-hurricane rebuilds
Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating storm surge to Treasure Island, residents are still reeling. The hurricane, followed by Hurricane Milton, left many homeowners stranded in limbo with damaged homes, and a lack of progress on rebuilding efforts.
Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating storm surge to Treasure Island, residents are still reeling. The hurricane, followed by Hurricane Milton, left many homeowners stranded in limbo with damaged homes, and a lack of progress on rebuilding efforts.
Florida contractors face supply shortages of rebuild materials after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many families across the Tampa Bay area are facing extended delays in returning to their homes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with some waiting for permits and others stuck in limbo due to supply shortages.
Many families across the Tampa Bay area are facing extended delays in returning to their homes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with some waiting for permits and others stuck in limbo due to supply shortages.
Support North Carolina recovery: Shop holiday gifts from hurricane-hit businesses
As western North Carolina recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Asheville’s small businesses and artists are turning to the holiday shopping season for support.
As western North Carolina recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Asheville’s small businesses and artists are turning to the holiday shopping season for support.
Lawmaker cautions homeowners against unpermitted work, drawing lessons learned from Hurricane Ian
You're not alone if you're growing impatient waiting to fix your home from damage sustained during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
You're not alone if you're growing impatient waiting to fix your home from damage sustained during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Manatee mangroves filled with hurricane-related debris
Long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, Western Florida communities still find hurricane-related debris in some odd places.
Long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, Western Florida communities still find hurricane-related debris in some odd places.
St. Pete Rep proposes re-interpreting FEMA’s 50% rule
As families try to rebuild from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one St. Petersburg state representative is working on a state bill that could change some of the nuances related to FEMA’s 50% rule.
As families try to rebuild from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one St. Petersburg state representative is working on a state bill that could change some of the nuances related to FEMA’s 50% rule.
Vietnam Veteran faces eviction from hurricane ravaged home: 'I've got a whole village'
A Bay Area veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico.
A Bay Area veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico.
Waiting on a permit in St. Pete? Here's what you need to know
As the Tampa Bay area rebuilds, permitting can be a painful part of the process for everyone – from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes and city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.
As the Tampa Bay area rebuilds, permitting can be a painful part of the process for everyone – from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes and city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.
Realtor urges buyers to do ‘due diligence’ buying hurricane-damaged homes
Two months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged thousands of homes across Tampa Bay, the cleanup process is still in its early stages.
Two months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged thousands of homes across Tampa Bay, the cleanup process is still in its early stages.
St. Petersburg approves additional hurricane relief
St. Petersburg leaders recently approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in hurricane relief.
St. Petersburg leaders recently approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in hurricane relief.
Hillsborough waterways still need clearing after storms
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused debris to build up on the streets of Hillsborough County, but now the county must turn its attention to waterways.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused debris to build up on the streets of Hillsborough County, but now the county must turn its attention to waterways.
City of Tampa begins mailing out substantial damage letters to certain homeowners in flood hazard areas
The city of Tampa is starting to mail out some 1,900 substantial damage letters to certain homeowners in flood hazard areas, officials announced Monday.
The city of Tampa is starting to mail out some 1,900 substantial damage letters to certain homeowners in flood hazard areas, officials announced Monday.
Despite the odds, Wish Farms kicks off strawberry season after back-to-back hurricanes
A Manatee County farm was the first to harvest a pallet of strawberries in the state despite suffering damage from Hurricane Milton.
A Manatee County farm was the first to harvest a pallet of strawberries in the state despite suffering damage from Hurricane Milton.
Hurricanes reopen Midnight Pass, reigniting debate over maintaining it
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Bay Area beachside residents still awaiting permits for hurricane damage
Rebuilding Yarisi Valero’s Madeira Beach home has been at a standstill for over a month.
Rebuilding Yarisi Valero’s Madeira Beach home has been at a standstill for over a month.
St. Pete restaurants sharing staff as hurricane recovery continues
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Bikes from the Heart’ works to meet growing need in community for transportation
One organization in Tampa has been changing lives by giving people in need a form of transportation.
One organization in Tampa has been changing lives by giving people in need a form of transportation.
How Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is supporting business owners after storms
Since Sept., Diane Burrill hasn’t waited on customers at Wahoo’s Bayside Pub and Grill in Redington Shores.
Since Sept., Diane Burrill hasn’t waited on customers at Wahoo’s Bayside Pub and Grill in Redington Shores.
Citing storms, FPL looks to increase customers monthly bill
Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase.
Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase.
D-SNAP site opens at Raymond James Stadium for Hillsborough County residents impacted by recent hurricanes
Weeks after hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida, residents financially impacted by the back-to-back storms in Hillsborough County can now go to Raymond James Stadium to apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Weeks after hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida, residents financially impacted by the back-to-back storms in Hillsborough County can now go to Raymond James Stadium to apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).