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.
St. Pete leaders discuss infrastructure and storm preparedness ahead of hurricane season
St. Pete leaders discussed infrastructure and storm preparedness on Tuesday ahead of hurricane season.
St. Pete leaders discussed infrastructure and storm preparedness on Tuesday ahead of hurricane season.
Home insurance nightmares continue months after 2024 hurricanes
Hurricane victims are still waiting for insurance checks more than six months after the storms, and some like Wayne Thompson say state reforms are not helping as lawmakers hoped.
Hurricane victims are still waiting for insurance checks more than six months after the storms, and some like Wayne Thompson say state reforms are not helping as lawmakers hoped.
Manatee County seeks input from hurricane victims on how to spend $252M in federal disaster relief funds
Manatee County are asking the community for input on how to use federal money to help rebuild following last years devastating hurricanes.
Manatee County are asking the community for input on how to use federal money to help rebuild following last years devastating hurricanes.
Hurricane Hunters fly into world's worst weather; see which storm was the bumpiest
Hurricane Ian in 2022 provided some of the most striking data for the one-of-a-kind study, but it wasn't at the top of the list.
Hurricane Ian in 2022 provided some of the most striking data for the one-of-a-kind study, but it wasn't at the top of the list.
First storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season could develop before June
While the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June 1, the FOX Forecast Center will be monitoring the Caribbean Sea during the second half of May for any signs of preseason development.
While the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June 1, the FOX Forecast Center will be monitoring the Caribbean Sea during the second half of May for any signs of preseason development.
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.
Pinellas County commissioners are expected to talk Tuesday about a plan to spend more than $800 million in federal hurricane relief funds.
Safety Harbor Pier rebuild moving forward. Here's the timeline for construction
Plans to rebuild the Safety Harbor Pier are moving forward, with the city narrowing down its list of potential contractors for the project.
Plans to rebuild the Safety Harbor Pier are moving forward, with the city narrowing down its list of potential contractors for the project.