Tampa reallocates $3.2M in state funds to help residents whose homes were damaged by 2024 hurricanes
More financial help is on the way for Tampa residents impacted by last year's hurricane season.
More financial help is on the way for Tampa residents impacted by last year's hurricane season.
St. Pete homeowners still wait for permits; city expected to clear backlog by end of March
It’s been almost six months since homeowners in St. Pete had their lives upended by twin Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
It’s been almost six months since homeowners in St. Pete had their lives upended by twin Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Pinellas County beach communities rebuild after recent hurricanes
Many Pinellas County beach communities are rebuilding after the recent hurricanes.
Many Pinellas County beach communities are rebuilding after the recent hurricanes.
St. Pete to spend $7 million on sewage facilities after 2024 storms forced shutdowns due to flooding
The City of St. Petersburg will spend $7 million to upgrade two sewer treatment facilities to improve their ability to handle disasters after both facilities had to be shut down during the 2024 hurricane season.
The City of St. Petersburg will spend $7 million to upgrade two sewer treatment facilities to improve their ability to handle disasters after both facilities had to be shut down during the 2024 hurricane season.
Trump’s executive order gives states more control during disaster response
This executive order follows Trump's previous vow to reduce or eliminate FEMA’s role in disaster response, shifting more responsibility to state and local entities.
This executive order follows Trump's previous vow to reduce or eliminate FEMA’s role in disaster response, shifting more responsibility to state and local entities.
Temperatures expected to rise in Tampa after storms destroyed tree cover
Lots of us will be looking for shade when the temperatures rise this summer, but finding shade could be more difficult because thousands of trees were lost in the October hurricanes.
Lots of us will be looking for shade when the temperatures rise this summer, but finding shade could be more difficult because thousands of trees were lost in the October hurricanes.
6 Tampa parks, community centers, pools remain closed after hurricanes cause extensive damages
With many Tampa parents planning for spring break and summer, Mayor Jane Castor and other city officials said crews are working hard to reopen parks, pools and community centers damaged by the hurricanes last Fall.
With many Tampa parents planning for spring break and summer, Mayor Jane Castor and other city officials said crews are working hard to reopen parks, pools and community centers damaged by the hurricanes last Fall.
National Hurricane Center tracks disturbance in the Atlantic. Here's what we know
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a disturbance in the northern Atlantic, months before the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a disturbance in the northern Atlantic, months before the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
98-year-old among hurricane victims struggling 6 months after storms
Nearly six months ago, 98-year-old Regina May watched as waves crashed outside her home in South Pasadena when Hurricane Helene impacted the Tampa Bay area.
Nearly six months ago, 98-year-old Regina May watched as waves crashed outside her home in South Pasadena when Hurricane Helene impacted the Tampa Bay area.
Venice officials working seawall, glass barrier in hopes it serves as solution to flooding
The City of Venice is getting a new design of its seawall and glass barrier. It's a fix from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and the city believes the new seawall and glass barrier will help strengthen their protection against flooding at the intersection of the Esplanade and Tarpon Center Drive.
The City of Venice is getting a new design of its seawall and glass barrier. It's a fix from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and the city believes the new seawall and glass barrier will help strengthen their protection against flooding at the intersection of the Esplanade and Tarpon Center Drive.
One of Treasure Island’s major parking lots remains closed as spring break season gets underway
Finding parking at the beach can become frustrating, and fewer spaces are available on Treasure Island as one of the city’s major lots remains closed during spring break.
Finding parking at the beach can become frustrating, and fewer spaces are available on Treasure Island as one of the city’s major lots remains closed during spring break.
Caspersen Beach has long road to recovery after 2024 hurricane season: 'It won't stop me from coming'
Sarasota County is warning that it has a long road to recovery from last year’s hurricane season.
Sarasota County is warning that it has a long road to recovery from last year’s hurricane season.
Treasure Island’s ‘Back to the Beach’ festival to welcome visitors after back-to-back hurricanes
The wind on Thursday was the perfect weather to test kites out before Treasure Island’s Back to the Beach: Sand & Kites & Coastal Delights festival this weekend.
The wind on Thursday was the perfect weather to test kites out before Treasure Island’s Back to the Beach: Sand & Kites & Coastal Delights festival this weekend.
Beachside art exhibit shares message of renewal, hope for rebuilding community
As the Beach Art Center continues to wait for hurricane-related repairs, a new exhibition, "The Art of Renewal", looks to embrace the situation.
As the Beach Art Center continues to wait for hurricane-related repairs, a new exhibition, "The Art of Renewal", looks to embrace the situation.
Consumer rights activists file appeals to Florida Supreme Court over TECO rate hikes
Consumer rights activists have filed an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court challenging the recent approval of TECO base rate hikes.
Consumer rights activists have filed an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court challenging the recent approval of TECO base rate hikes.
Manatee County running out of time to prepare for 2025 hurricane season, experts say
With less than 100 days until hurricane season, some people in Manatee County are still rebuilding from Tropical Storm Debby.
With less than 100 days until hurricane season, some people in Manatee County are still rebuilding from Tropical Storm Debby.
Resilient SRQ releases first funds of $55 million for Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program
Hours after Hurricane Ian passed through North Port in September 2022, Warren Dodge stood outside his home of 12 years at La Casa Mobile Home Park.
Hours after Hurricane Ian passed through North Port in September 2022, Warren Dodge stood outside his home of 12 years at La Casa Mobile Home Park.
Company hired by Hurricane Helene victims to rebuild kitchens closes abruptly: ‘We’re in a standstill’
Homeowners rebuilding after Hurricane Helene found the St. Petersburg company they hired to fix their kitchens has abruptly closed their doors. It's left customers wondering what happened to the tens of thousands of dollars they've already paid to the company: One Stop Kitchens and Bath.
Homeowners rebuilding after Hurricane Helene found the St. Petersburg company they hired to fix their kitchens has abruptly closed their doors. It's left customers wondering what happened to the tens of thousands of dollars they've already paid to the company: One Stop Kitchens and Bath.
Months after Helene, popular Treasure Island bar and restaurant to reopen with a bang
Workers bolted on Ricky T’s sign on Wednesday – a sure sign of things to come on Treasure Island.
Workers bolted on Ricky T’s sign on Wednesday – a sure sign of things to come on Treasure Island.
Storm debris clean-up on the Hillsborough River paused over environmental concerns
Storm debris clean-up was halted on the Hillsborough River on Wednesday following concerns raised by county environmental officials.
Storm debris clean-up was halted on the Hillsborough River on Wednesday following concerns raised by county environmental officials.