State approves TECO, Duke rate hikes to recoup $1.55B in hurricane costs
State regulators on Tuesday approved rate increases for Duke Energy and TECO customers to cover costs from Florida's devastating 2024 hurricane season.
Iconic St. Pete Beach hotels to remain closed until summer, missing busy spring break season
Many Bay Area beach communities are racing to rebuild ahead of the upcoming spring break season. However, two prominent hotels on St. Pete Beach have disappointing news for workers and tourists alike: they will remain closed until summer.
Hillsborough County offering course on hurricane prep for homeowners
Even though the 2025 hurricane season doesn’t start until June, now is the right time to check the health and safety of the trees in your yard, according to an extension agent with Hillsborough County, Alyssa Vinson.
Chimney Rock, North Carolina, recovery shows progress post-Helene
Residents are slowly rebuilding the village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. "There's hope coming back," said Shane Zoccole, one of the volunteers in the area.
Hurricane heroes honored with Congressional commendations for work after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall, the Tampa Bay area's coastline and communities were forever changed. But, despite the loss, neighbors helped neighbors, and they were honored on Friday for their service.
Madeira Beach church serving the community despite impacts from Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Remembering what she saw walking through the doors of Church By the Sea’s thrift store after Hurricane Helene brings Jeanne Bandelow to tears.
Hillsborough County ends State of Local Emergency
For the first time since late September, Hillsborough County will no longer be a State of Local Emergency, they announced Friday.
Parts of Pasco County still dealing with flooding months after Hurricane Milton
Parts of Pasco County are still dealing with flooding stemming from Hurricane Milton, with some homeowners in Dade City desperate for help.
Madeira Beach leaders work to speed up permit process as residents struggle months after hurricanes
There are some signs of recovery in Madeira Beach, like the live music at the Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar, and restaurants packed on a Thursday night.
More than 10,000 households living in hotels after Helene, Milton through FEMA program
Jason Rule and his girlfriend lost everything, other than some of their clothes, when Hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded their home in South Pasadena.
Treasure Island officials hope upcoming events will help heal after back-to-back hurricanes
As more and more businesses at the beaches reopen after the hurricanes, those communities are starting to hold events to bring people back to the area.
Manatee County family hoping to save Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after hurricane damage
A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive damage from the hurricanes.
Treasure Island mayor sends letter to President Donald Trump about FEMA rules
Treasure Island’s recovery from recent hurricanes has hit a roadblock, and Mayor John Doctor is taking a bold step to speed up the process.
Repairs to hurricane damaged South Venice Jetty could be two years out
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
Pass-a-Grille beaches Paradise Grille reopens months after storms
Monday was a moment 122 days in the making for Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Tampa's tree canopy thins out following back-to-back hurricanes
Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.
High water bills stun owners of vacant, gutted homes in St. Pete
Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high water bills are leaving owners puzzled and frustrated.
St. Pete hosts affordable housing fair for those displaced by hurricanes
Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.
Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes
Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.
Sarasota County Commission discusses Hurricane Debby relief as residents 'suffer'
Tropical storm Debby caused flooding in Sarasota that hadn’t been seen in years.