Peaches the famed Hurricane Idalia flamingo turns up in Mexico after disappearing from Bay Area
A flamingo that became a viral sensation during Hurricane Idalia after being blown to Tampa Bay by wild winds has been located after disappearing for two years.
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.
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.
Pinellas leaders to weigh plan for $813M in hurricane relief funds
Pinellas County commissioners are expected to talk Tuesday about a plan to spend more than $800 million in federal hurricane relief funds.
Pasco County asks for community feedback on where nearly $600 million in hurricane relief funds should go
It’s been six-and-a-half long months for many communities in the Tampa Bay region following hurricanes Helene and Milton, so Pasco County is looking to hear where help is needed most with a $585.7 million grant from the federal government.
Pinellas County wants input on how to spend $813M in storm relief funding
There could be hope on the horizon for victims of Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. Pinellas County received millions of dollars from the federal government and now wants input from residents on how to use it.
Venice officials working seawall, glass barrier in hopes it serves as solution to flooding
The City of Venice is getting a new design of its seawall and glass barrier. It's a fix from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and the city believes the new seawall and glass barrier will help strengthen their protection against flooding at the intersection of the Esplanade and Tarpon Center Drive.
Pinellas County 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia released in hopes of raising awareness of flooding dangers
As we head into the second half of hurricane season, Pinellas County officials hope releasing 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia will increase awareness of the flooding dangers posed by storms.
More than 100 wild flamingos counted in Florida, census shows
Audubon Florida counted more than 100 wild American flamingos across the state during one week in February, according to new census data.
Pinellas County beach restoration project enters final phase as completion nears
The latest leg of Pinellas County’s emergency beach restoration project is underway.
185,000 tons of sand placed on Pinellas County beaches since Hurricane Idalia
Crews with Pinellas County’s emergency beach restoration project have placed 185,000 tons of sand across beaches in the county since September after Hurricane Idalia.
Sunset Beach reopens after crews restore dunes that took brunt of Hurricane Idalia
Sunset Beach is now back open after taking the brunt of the storm surge during Hurricane Idalia at the end of August.
Sunset Beach to reopen this weekend after month-long emergency dune restoration project
Sunset Beach will reopen this weekend following a month of restoring the dunes and planting vegetation to counteract the damages from Hurricane Idalia.
FEMA extends deadline for assistance to Tampa Bay area residents after Hurricane Idalia
Two months after Hurricane Idalia battered the Tampa Bay area, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the deadline to apply for assistance.
Sunset Beach moves one step closer to reopening
Sunset Beach is one step closer to reopening as crews work to restore the dunes that Hurricane Idalia decimated.
Trees losing leaves in Pinellas County after Hurricane Idalia
Several trees across parts of Pinellas County have recently lost their leaves thanks to Hurricane Idalia.
Tracker to remain on ‘Peaches the flamingo’ as signs go up asking people to stay away from the bird
Pinellas County officials put up a digital sign over the weekend near Peaches the Flamingo, warning people to keep their distance.
Emergency dune restoration project begins on Sunset Beach as Hurricane Idalia recovery continues
An emergency dune restoration project has begun on Sunset Beach, as the Tampa Bay coastline recovers after Hurricane Idalia.
'Shore Acres Strong' logo unites community after Hurricane Idalia, raises money for relief fund
Shore Acres neighbors banded together to create a relief fund and merch to give back to their community after Hurricane Idalia.