Christmas cheer returns to Clearwater despite hurricanes

Clearwater Beach was filled with holiday cheer this Christmas as families came together to celebrate despite the challenges of a difficult year. 

Hillsborough County launches new FEMA 50% rule resources

Hillsborough County officials launched new online resources for residents looking for more information about FEMA 50% Rule.

Tampa reaches ‘historic milestone’ in cleaning up hurricane debris

The city of Tampa announced on Friday that it has reached a “historic milestone" by cleaning up all the city’s storm debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Milton farm losses could top $600M

Agricultural production losses in Florida from Hurricane Milton could reach $642.7 million, pushing the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from three hurricanes this year to nearly $1 billion.

Private vs. county appraisals: Why there’s a drastic difference in storm damage property valuations

For residents who have received their appraisals, many say the valuations are drastically lower than expected — sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars below what they believe is accurate.

Treasure Island makes decision that will speed up post-hurricane rebuilds

Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating storm surge to Treasure Island, residents are still reeling. The hurricane, followed by Hurricane Milton, left many homeowners stranded in limbo with damaged homes, and a lack of progress on rebuilding efforts.

Florida contractors face supply shortages of rebuild materials after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Many families across the Tampa Bay area are facing extended delays in returning to their homes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with some waiting for permits and others stuck in limbo due to supply shortages. 

Support North Carolina recovery: Shop holiday gifts from hurricane-hit businesses

As western North Carolina recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Asheville’s small businesses and artists are turning to the holiday shopping season for support.

Big investors snatch up dozens of hurricane-damaged homes for sale

As the Bay Area continues to recover from the devastation of this year’s historic hurricane season, many homeowners are choosing not to rebuild but to sell their damaged homes "as is." 

Manatee mangroves filled with hurricane-related debris

Long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, Western Florida communities still find hurricane-related debris in some odd places. 

St. Pete Rep proposes re-interpreting FEMA’s 50% rule

As families try to rebuild from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one St. Petersburg state representative is working on a state bill that could change some of the nuances related to FEMA’s 50% rule.

Bucs, Baldwin Group host holiday celebration for military families affected by hurricanes

To support active military families, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baldwin Group, and the American Red Cross hosted 70 military families affected by recent hurricanes for Winter Fest at Raymond James Stadium.