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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.