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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the first time since late September, Hillsborough County will no longer be a State of Local Emergency, they announced Friday.