95-year-old St. Pete resident fighting $500 ‘erroneous’ water bill
More customers in St. Petersburg said they’ve been hit with an unusually high water bill.
Ruskin fishing resort reopens after extensive damage from Hurricane Helene
A Ruskin fishing resort reopened on Monday after extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.
Pelicans back in the wild after Pinellas sanctuary’s first release since devastating hurricanes
Joan Wylie had never carried a pelican under her arm, but on Tuesday, she carried at least 8 or 10 of them from the Seacoast Seabird Sanctuary around 75 yards to the beach at Indian Shores.
St. Pete homeowners shocked by high water bills following Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Dozens of people in St. Petersburg said their water bills are outrageously high after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Popular St. Pete Beach restaurant permanently closes after 35 years due to hurricane damage
Woody's Waterfront is closed for good after Hurricane Helene caused severe damage, which the owners say made it too expensive to rebuild.
St. Pete approves funding for debris removal from Albert Whitted Airport months after storms
It has been three months since Hurricane Milton and the St. Pete City Council recently approved cleanup and demolition work at Albert Whitted Airport.
Bay Area art center reopening with 'Rising from the Hurricanes' exhibit
In the midst of ongoing repairs, the Beach Art Center decided to open its doors for the first time since the 2024 hurricanes.
FEMA ending housing assistance for people who no longer qualify for the program following hurricanes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is ending transitional shelter assistance Tuesday for families displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but who the agency determined no longer qualify for the program.
Congresswoman Kathy Castor wants answers on why 7 post offices remain closed months after storms
Congresswoman Kathy Castor sent a letter to the USPS Postmaster general as two Bay Area post offices remain closed because of hurricane damage.
Running with the Rays 5K benefiting hurricane relief efforts in the Tampa Bay area
The Running with the Rays 5K took place on Sunday morning with all the proceeds going towards hurricane relief efforts in the Tampa Bay area.
Churches band together after damage from recent hurricanes
Since the storms in September and October, the congregation from Engaging Heaven Church has been meeting at Faith Community Church in Seminole.
‘Hurricane Heroes’ recognized by Kathy Castor for helping others after Helene, Milton
Several Good Samaritans were honored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor on Friday as "hurricane heroes" for their efforts to help neighbors recover following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Here's how surviving a natural disaster can change your brain chemistry
In Los Angeles, a hellscape of flames has sent thousands fleeing from their homes as wildfires instantly incinerated lifetimes of memories.
Gulfport residents waiting on permits to rebuild more than 3 months after Hurricane Helene
It's been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene forced hundreds of Gulfport residents from their homes. Most who experienced flooding have not been able to return.
Artist uses beached sailboat in St. Pete to spread message of 'hope' after hurricanes
A beached sailboat in St. Petersburg’s North Shore Park serves as a reminder of the storm that brought it there.
Treasure Island neighbors working to reunite memorial benches with sponsors after Hurricane Helene
Treasure Island neighbors are working to reunite memorial benches displaced by Hurricane Helene to their sponsors.
St. Pete Beach sends homeowner two very different damage assessment letters: ‘Devastated’
Thousands of residents in Tampa Bay area beach towns are still struggling with the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa's housing market slides in national rankings, experts remain optimistic
While the Tampa housing market may not be growing as fast as it was, it's still growing and is still one of the top housing markets in the country.
Institutional Florida citrus grow is winding down operation amid struggles
Orange groves owned by Alico have been at the heart of Florida's citrus industry for 100 years, but production has declined by over 70% over the past 10 years.
FEMA assistance: Deadline to apply looms for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton
If you had damage during Hurricanes Helene or Milton, Tuesday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance. Residents who haven't applied yet can still apply online before the deadline at 11:59 p.m.