Volunteers help mother move into new home after hurricanes
No one needs a reminder that the hurricanes impacted the Tampa Bay area this past season, but some people could not have recovered without the help of outreach groups and volunteers.
No one needs a reminder that the hurricanes impacted the Tampa Bay area this past season, but some people could not have recovered without the help of outreach groups and volunteers.
New Florida bill aims to prepare local governments for better hurricane response
A bill led by a Pinellas County state senator now heads to the Florida House, focusing on hurricane preparedness and response. Its goal is to make sure each county has a post-storm plan following the devastating impacts of last year’s hurricane season.
A bill led by a Pinellas County state senator now heads to the Florida House, focusing on hurricane preparedness and response. Its goal is to make sure each county has a post-storm plan following the devastating impacts of last year’s hurricane season.
Manatee County working with contractors to clear canals and waterways before 2025's hurricane season
Tropical storm Debby brought flooding that had never been seen in many parts of Manatee County. Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t help.
Tropical storm Debby brought flooding that had never been seen in many parts of Manatee County. Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t help.
Treasure Island’s iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort announces total teardown after hurricanes
The Thunderbird Beach Resort has been a beloved landmark on Treasure Island for 68 years.
The Thunderbird Beach Resort has been a beloved landmark on Treasure Island for 68 years.
Gulfport couple raises home after Hurricane Helene: ‘Up we go’
A Gulfport couple is preserving their colorful cottage by raising it 10 feet and hopes neighbors will follow suit to preserve the neighborhood charm.
A Gulfport couple is preserving their colorful cottage by raising it 10 feet and hopes neighbors will follow suit to preserve the neighborhood charm.
FEMA extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance program deadline for eligible hurricane survivors
The deadline has been extended to June for FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program helping hurricane victims.
The deadline has been extended to June for FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program helping hurricane victims.
Treasure Island votes against funding to keep state workers helping with hurricane relief
Treasure Island commissioners made a tough decision on Tuesday night, voting against funding to keep state workers who have been helping with hurricane recovery.
Treasure Island commissioners made a tough decision on Tuesday night, voting against funding to keep state workers who have been helping with hurricane recovery.
St. Pete Beach storm victims still out of their homes with FEMA hotel stays set to end: 'I'll be homeless'
Some St. Pete Beach residents don’t know where they’ll go when their FEMA hotel stays end this week.
Some St. Pete Beach residents don’t know where they’ll go when their FEMA hotel stays end this week.
Families turning to $813M Pinellas County program for post-hurricane help: 'I'm stuck'
Several months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there are still many families feeling left behind – displaced, waiting on FEMA funds or other programs that promised to help them recover.
Several months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there are still many families feeling left behind – displaced, waiting on FEMA funds or other programs that promised to help them recover.
Resilient SRQ replaces home damaged during Hurricane Ian, dozens more to follow
Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there was Hurricane Ian. Now, nearly three years after that storm tore apart Diane Flanagan's home in Venice, a new beginning finally took shape.
Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there was Hurricane Ian. Now, nearly three years after that storm tore apart Diane Flanagan's home in Venice, a new beginning finally took shape.
Sarasota parks continue recovery six months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought damage to every single park and recreation facility in the City of Sarasota. While many locations have reopened, there are a few that will take time to recover.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought damage to every single park and recreation facility in the City of Sarasota. While many locations have reopened, there are a few that will take time to recover.
Bradenton Beach businesses still face permit frustrations months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
During March, the sidewalk outside of Walter Loos' Bradenton Beach ice cream parlor is usually packed.
During March, the sidewalk outside of Walter Loos' Bradenton Beach ice cream parlor is usually packed.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season brings elevated risk of major landfalls, experts predict
Leading hurricane researchers have a sobering outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season that could see the fury of storms exceeding typical levels.
Leading hurricane researchers have a sobering outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season that could see the fury of storms exceeding typical levels.
Anna Maria Island City Pier remains cut off from land after damage from Hurricane Milton
In the City of Anna Maria, restaurants and shops are back open. The crowds during spring break make it look almost like nothing happened, but around the city, homeowners continue to repair flood and wind damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
In the City of Anna Maria, restaurants and shops are back open. The crowds during spring break make it look almost like nothing happened, but around the city, homeowners continue to repair flood and wind damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Beryl, Helene, Milton retired from Atlantic hurricane naming list after their historic impacts
About 100 names of tropical storms and hurricanes have been retired from future use in the Atlantic Ocean, and now Beryl, Helene and Milton join them.
About 100 names of tropical storms and hurricanes have been retired from future use in the Atlantic Ocean, and now Beryl, Helene and Milton join them.
Hurricane Helene storm surge relocates dozens of Egmont Key tortoises to Fort De Soto
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Holmes Beach community continues to rebuild nearly 6 months after hurricanes
Six months after back-to-back hurricanes, you’ll still find streets on Holmes Beach lined with dumpsters.
Six months after back-to-back hurricanes, you’ll still find streets on Holmes Beach lined with dumpsters.
Homeowner refuses to let 2024 hurricanes push him off Bradenton Beach
In the aftermath of 2024's devastating hurricanes, some have chosen to walk away – but one Bradenton Beach resident has made it his goal to return home.
In the aftermath of 2024's devastating hurricanes, some have chosen to walk away – but one Bradenton Beach resident has made it his goal to return home.
Anna Maria Island Historical Society reopens after feet of storm surge from Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene brought three feet of storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the museum's volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history.
After Hurricane Helene brought three feet of storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the museum's volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history.
Manasota Key residents concerned for community's future after devastating hurricanes
Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the beach community of Manasota Key, one thing is clear: there's a long way to go in the recovery process.
Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the beach community of Manasota Key, one thing is clear: there's a long way to go in the recovery process.