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.
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.
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.
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.
Hurricane Season 2025: Pinellas officials urge boaters to be prepared
In the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricanes, Pinellas County officials are sharing ways boaters can prepare their vessels for this hurricane season.
In the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricanes, Pinellas County officials are sharing ways boaters can prepare their vessels for this hurricane season.
Invest 90-E designated as Tropical Storm Alvin expected to form off Mexico's coast this week
A tropical depression is expected to form off the coast of Mexico this week and would be named Alvin if it strengthens into a tropical storm, the first of the season in either the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic basins.
A tropical depression is expected to form off the coast of Mexico this week and would be named Alvin if it strengthens into a tropical storm, the first of the season in either the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic basins.
Memorial Day weekend proves Pinellas beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Memorial Day weekend has proven that Pinellas County beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Memorial Day weekend has proven that Pinellas County beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Memorial Day marks first American Legion Post 273 ceremony since reopening after hurricanes
It was standing room only at American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach on Memorial Day.
It was standing room only at American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach on Memorial Day.
St. Pete to resume late water bill fee collection. Here's what to know
Months after the City of St. Petersburg suspended some fees when residents reported skyrocketing water bills following last year's hurricanes, normal billing is set to resume on June 1.
Months after the City of St. Petersburg suspended some fees when residents reported skyrocketing water bills following last year's hurricanes, normal billing is set to resume on June 1.
Treasure Island businesses gear up for busy Memorial Day weekend following devastating hurricanes
Businesses on Treasure Island are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend following last year’s devastating hurricane season.
Businesses on Treasure Island are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend following last year’s devastating hurricane season.
Bay Pines residents still rebuilding as hurricane season nears: 'It was like a resort'
In the Harbor Lights Club, a waterfront mobile home community in Bay Pines, the scars from Hurricanes Helene and Milton remain painfully visible. Damaged homes, docks and boats sit collapsing and crumbling — eight months after the storms made landfall.
In the Harbor Lights Club, a waterfront mobile home community in Bay Pines, the scars from Hurricanes Helene and Milton remain painfully visible. Damaged homes, docks and boats sit collapsing and crumbling — eight months after the storms made landfall.
Tampa stormwater officials update City Council on hurricane preps
City of Tampa stormwater officials updated the City Council on hurricane preparations Thursday.
City of Tampa stormwater officials updated the City Council on hurricane preparations Thursday.
NOAA releases hurricane forecast for 2025 Atlantic season
Forecasters are closely monitoring global conditions that will influence the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which could range from having near-normal activity to one that is more active than average.
Forecasters are closely monitoring global conditions that will influence the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which could range from having near-normal activity to one that is more active than average.
Tampa community rallies around family facing several health and hurricane hardships
After two hurricanes destroyed most of their home, a Tampa mother's son, who is blind and autistic, is now fighting cancer following his recent diagnosis.
After two hurricanes destroyed most of their home, a Tampa mother's son, who is blind and autistic, is now fighting cancer following his recent diagnosis.
Manatee County allocates additional $7.5 million to drainage, ditch clearing
There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area.
There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area.
City of Tampa scrambles to repair road cave-ins ahead of hurricane season
City of Tampa officials announced Wednesday that they’re making great progress in repairing massive holes in streets, known as "cave-ins," ahead of hurricane season.
City of Tampa officials announced Wednesday that they’re making great progress in repairing massive holes in streets, known as "cave-ins," ahead of hurricane season.
First tropical wave of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forms off Africa
The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is still over a week away. However, forecasters are tracking the season's first tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean.
The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is still over a week away. However, forecasters are tracking the season's first tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Manatee County seeks input on newly drafted plan on how to spend $252M in hurricane relief funds
Much of Tampa Bay is still recovering from last year's hurricanes. This includes Manatee County, which is now deciding how to spend $252 million in federal grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Much of Tampa Bay is still recovering from last year's hurricanes. This includes Manatee County, which is now deciding how to spend $252 million in federal grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Family owned hotel in Sunset Beach reopens 8 months after Hurricane Helene: 'The place was decimated'
Eight months after Hurricane Helene, a family owned hotel in Sunset Beach recently reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Eight months after Hurricane Helene, a family owned hotel in Sunset Beach recently reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Corey Avenue businesses celebrate reopening after withstanding back-to-back hurricanes
Like so many businesses across St. Pete Beach, storm surge and wind damage from back-to-back hurricanes last fall completely destroyed stores, restaurants, and even a theatre that sits along popular Corey Ave.
Like so many businesses across St. Pete Beach, storm surge and wind damage from back-to-back hurricanes last fall completely destroyed stores, restaurants, and even a theatre that sits along popular Corey Ave.
Myakkahatchee Creek clearing could bring some relief from potential flooding in North Port
From blocked to open, the city of North Port hopes recent work to the Myakkahatchee Creek will lessen the chances of flooding.
From blocked to open, the city of North Port hopes recent work to the Myakkahatchee Creek will lessen the chances of flooding.