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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FEMA hurricane assistance application deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 7
Homeowners and renters in Florida who experienced losses or damage from Hurricane Milton or Helene have one day remaining to apply for FEMA assistance.
Homeowners and renters in Florida who experienced losses or damage from Hurricane Milton or Helene have one day remaining to apply for FEMA assistance.
Final pass for storm debris collection begins Friday in St. Pete. Here's what to know
Crews in St. Petersburg are beginning the final round of storm debris pickup citywide on Friday.
Crews in St. Petersburg are beginning the final round of storm debris pickup citywide on Friday.
Treasure Island residents say some substantial damage assessments are 'wrong'
Treasure Island residents continue to experience delays and frustration as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Many homeowners await permits to repair their homes months after the storms.
Treasure Island residents continue to experience delays and frustration as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Many homeowners await permits to repair their homes months after the storms.
Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Madeira Beach Yoga students return after hurricanes
After what seemed like a never-ending few months of recovering from back-to-back storms, Madeira Beach Yoga students spent the last Saturday of 2024 taking in the beautiful view of the beach that so many of them call home, or have come to visit.
After what seemed like a never-ending few months of recovering from back-to-back storms, Madeira Beach Yoga students spent the last Saturday of 2024 taking in the beautiful view of the beach that so many of them call home, or have come to visit.
Residents could see higher electric bills after Friday filings by energy companies
Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.
Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.
St. Pete to begin final pass for storm debris collection next week
Months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton led to an unprecedented effort to clean up storm debris, the City of St. Petersburg announced crews will begin their final pass next Friday, Jan. 3.
Months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton led to an unprecedented effort to clean up storm debris, the City of St. Petersburg announced crews will begin their final pass next Friday, Jan. 3.