Tampa’s tree canopy matches 20-year low after 2024 hurricanes: Here's how it impacts your energy bill
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
Seahorse Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille to reopen next week — 16 months after Hurricane Helene
The popular Seahorse Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille reopens next week, almost a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The popular Seahorse Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille reopens next week, almost a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida lawmakers revisit hurricane law after critics say it froze local planning
A state senator from Tampa Bay is trying to fix a hurricane recovery bill that he sponsored last year.
A state senator from Tampa Bay is trying to fix a hurricane recovery bill that he sponsored last year.
Restoration to bring up to 300,000 cubic yards of sand to Lido Beach during renourishment
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Manasota Key Road reopens as Sarasota County eyes permanent solution to continued storm damage
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
Work continues on historic Anna Maria City Pier after 2024 hurricane damage
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
Pinellas County sends out hundreds of thousands of dollars in first round of hurricane recovery checks
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.
Indian Rocks Beach saying goodbye to free parking
A major change is on the horizon at one of Pinellas County’s most popular spots on the sand. Indian Rocks Beach is getting rid of free beach parking.
A major change is on the horizon at one of Pinellas County’s most popular spots on the sand. Indian Rocks Beach is getting rid of free beach parking.
Tampa Bay delivers supplies and love as Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa
40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica. The large island nation is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica. The large island nation is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
$13.5M approved for St. Armands Circle Resiliency Project aimed at targeting stormwater infrastructure
A newly funded project is targeting stormwater infrastructure in St. Armands Circle.
A newly funded project is targeting stormwater infrastructure in St. Armands Circle.
Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following 2024 hurricane season
Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following erosion and damage brought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Work progresses on City of Sarasota parks following erosion and damage brought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Madeira Beach commission approves $30,700 to remove sand from under Snack Shack
Practically synonymous with Madeira Beach, the Snack Shack has been a staple, especially at sunset, for 91 years. Since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, though, its future has remained uncertain.
Practically synonymous with Madeira Beach, the Snack Shack has been a staple, especially at sunset, for 91 years. Since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, though, its future has remained uncertain.
Caddy's in Treasure Island moves forward with renovations after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Renovations are moving forward at a favorite beach bar and restaurant. Hurricanes Helene and Milton forced four to five feet of sand into Caddy's in Treasure Island last year.
Renovations are moving forward at a favorite beach bar and restaurant. Hurricanes Helene and Milton forced four to five feet of sand into Caddy's in Treasure Island last year.
Tampa non-profit still on the ground helping Jamaica recover after Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in the Caribbean on October 28 as a Category 5 storm, leaving widespread destruction across Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in the Caribbean on October 28 as a Category 5 storm, leaving widespread destruction across Jamaica.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has officially wrapped up, and this year Florida caught a break.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has officially wrapped up, and this year Florida caught a break.
Pinellas County sees promising tourism data following Hurricanes Helene, Milton
After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said the tourism numbers from October 2024 to September 2025 exceeded expectations.
After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said the tourism numbers from October 2024 to September 2025 exceeded expectations.
Leaders, engineers talk about findings during phase one of Resilient St. Pete Action Plan
The City of St. Petersburg shared what they found out during phase one of their Resilient St. Pete Action Plan. They held a virtual meeting Tuesday night to show off their new, interactive map showing each neighborhood involved.
The City of St. Petersburg shared what they found out during phase one of their Resilient St. Pete Action Plan. They held a virtual meeting Tuesday night to show off their new, interactive map showing each neighborhood involved.
Madeira Beach VFW needs $200K to reopen in January after being damaged in the 2024 hurricanes
The VFW means a lot to the veterans who spend time there, and VFW Post 4256 in Madeira Beach has been out of commission for well over a year due to storm damage.
The VFW means a lot to the veterans who spend time there, and VFW Post 4256 in Madeira Beach has been out of commission for well over a year due to storm damage.
St. Pete Beach's Postcard Inn on the Beach reimagined, renamed after hurricane damage
The iconic Postcard Inn on the Beach, located on St. Pete Beach, will be reimagined and renamed. It has been closed since it was destroyed by Hurricane Helene last year.
The iconic Postcard Inn on the Beach, located on St. Pete Beach, will be reimagined and renamed. It has been closed since it was destroyed by Hurricane Helene last year.
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors one year after devastating hurricane season
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors after the devastating 2024 hurricane season.
Longboat Key's Seahorse Beach Resort continues serving visitors after the devastating 2024 hurricane season.