Redington Beach resident sits down with officials as storm-damaged homes still left without permits
It's been nearly five months since Hurricane Helene made landfall, flooding hundreds of homes along the Tampa Bay area's beach towns.
North Beach at Fort De Soto Park reopens Monday months after hurricanes
After five months of restoration, a popular beach at Pinellas County's largest public park is reopening on Presidents' Day.
Village of Cortez hosts Commercial Fish Festival while still cleaning up hurricane damage
The 2024 hurricane season was undoubtedly a brutal one for Manatee County, especially in places like the village of Cortez.
Citrus County couple at odds with the county over size of new manufactured home
A Citrus County couple who lost their home in the hurricanes is at a stalemate with the County, unable to move into a new manufactured home on their property.
St. Petersburg residents could face code violations amid hurricane rebuilds
St. Petersburg residents are still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s hurricanes. Many are now facing code enforcement violations for rebuilding their storm-damaged homes without proper permits.
American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach reopens after hurricanes
Nearly five months after Hurricane Helene forced American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach to close its doors, it reopened Thursday.
St. Pete approves $5M to improve drainage around Lake Maggiore after hurricanes caused flooding
The neighborhoods around Lake Maggiore are closer to flood protection after the St. Petersburg City Council signed off on a new project.
New exhibit geared towards kids opens at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Nearly five months after the hurricanes, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is starting to return to normal.
Sporting events expected to bring millions of dollars into Bay Area
Several major sporting events are coming to the Tampa Bay Area over the next few weeks, providing a boost to the area’s economy.
New storm recovery program is helping Florida residents raise homes, build back stronger after hurricanes
A new storm recovery program is trying to help homeowners build back stronger after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Asphalt shingles may not last as long as once thought. Here's what new research shows
How well do asphalt shingles hold up against strong winds? State officials say they don't last as long as once thought.
Gov. DeSantis supports President Trump's pledge to overhaul how FEMA operates
Governor Ron DeSantis is signing on to President Donald Trump's pledges to overhaul the way FEMA operates.
Gulf Beaches Public Library reopens after hurricanes thanks to $150K donation for repairs
For four months, Jane and Gene Field have been among the thousands of people shut out of the Gulf Beaches Public Library, which was damaged by the hurricanes in October.
St. Pete Pier's 'Bending Arc' sculpture to be temporarily removed after hurricanes caused damage
Months after multiple hurricanes caused damage to the ‘Bending Arc’ sculpture at the St. Pete Pier, crews will work this week to remove it.
Gov. DeSantis pushing for more funding for 'My Safe Florida Home' program
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to clear the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program's backlog, asking the Florida Legislature for enough funding to eliminate the wait list.
Tampa leaders approve $3.2M in funding to help homeowners recover from hurricanes
It’s been almost four months since Hurricane Milton destroyed lives across Tampa Bay.
2025's Grand Prix preparations have begun, promising to spark the city’s economy
The grandstands are going up, and the first block of the track's wall is ready for the Grand Prix of St. Pete.
Treasure Island police, fire getting new facility after Hurricane Helene destroyed previous one
Treasure Island Fire Rescue and Police Department have been operating out of portable buildings in City Hall’s parking lot since Hurricane Helene destroyed their public safety facility.
Beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopens four months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
A beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopened on Tuesday, four months after back-to-back storms. Slicker's Eatery has seen a lot since opening during the COVID-19 pandemic. From red tide seasons to, more recently, Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete mayor addresses Rays’ future, affordable housing, hurricane recovery in ‘State of the City’
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch spoke for close to an hour Tuesday morning as he gave his annual State of the City Address. He covered a lot of ground, speaking about everything from affordable housing, to the Tampa Bay Rays’ future, to hurricane recovery.