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.
Lawmaker cautions homeowners against unpermitted work, drawing lessons learned from Hurricane Ian
You're not alone if you're growing impatient waiting to fix your home from damage sustained during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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.
Vietnam Veteran faces eviction from hurricane ravaged home: 'I've got a whole village'
A Bay Area veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico.
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.
Waiting on a permit in St. Pete? Here's what you need to know
As the Tampa Bay area rebuilds, permitting can be a painful part of the process for everyone – from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes and city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.
Realtor urges buyers to do ‘due diligence’ buying hurricane-damaged homes
Two months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged thousands of homes across Tampa Bay, the cleanup process is still in its early stages.
St. Petersburg approves additional hurricane relief
St. Petersburg leaders recently approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in hurricane relief.
Hillsborough waterways still need clearing after storms
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused debris to build up on the streets of Hillsborough County, but now the county must turn its attention to waterways.
St. Pete Beach lawmaker proposes change to FEMA's '50% Rule'
A Florida lawmaker from St. Pete Beach says she plans to propose a change to FEMA’s ‘50% Rule’ that could make it easier for homeowners to make repairs after a storm without triggering costly requirements.
City of Tampa begins mailing out substantial damage letters to certain homeowners in flood hazard areas
The city of Tampa is starting to mail out some 1,900 substantial damage letters to certain homeowners in flood hazard areas, officials announced Monday.
Despite the odds, Wish Farms kicks off strawberry season after back-to-back hurricanes
A Manatee County farm was the first to harvest a pallet of strawberries in the state despite suffering damage from Hurricane Milton.
Hurricanes reopen Midnight Pass, reigniting debate over maintaining it
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Bay Area beachside residents still awaiting permits for hurricane damage
Rebuilding Yarisi Valero’s Madeira Beach home has been at a standstill for over a month.
St. Pete restaurants sharing staff as hurricane recovery continues
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Bikes from the Heart’ works to meet growing need in community for transportation
One organization in Tampa has been changing lives by giving people in need a form of transportation.
How Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is supporting business owners after storms
Since Sept., Diane Burrill hasn’t waited on customers at Wahoo’s Bayside Pub and Grill in Redington Shores.
Citing storms, FPL looks to increase customers monthly bill
Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase.