D-SNAP site opens at Raymond James Stadium for Hillsborough County residents impacted by recent hurricanes
Weeks after hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida, residents financially impacted by the back-to-back storms in Hillsborough County can now go to Raymond James Stadium to apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Hurricane recovery, resiliency part of 2025 legislative priorities for St. Pete
St. Petersburg city leaders will urge state lawmakers to pass bills they think can help the city recover from two devastating hurricanes, but can also help prepare for future storms.
Inside Tampa woman's mission to spread Christmas in her community
As Jack Guthrie decorated her house for Christmas, the Tampa resident couldn’t help but think of some of her fellow Bay area neighbors, whose holiday season will look much differently this year thanks to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hillsborough, Pasco, and Volusia Counties announce new locations for hurricane relief centers
Weeks and months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Debby struck the Tampa Bay area, residents of communities up and down Florida’s Western coast are left to rebuild their homes and businesses.
Hurricane Helene-damaged Madeira Beach school partially reopens amid reservations from parents
After more than two months of displacement following Hurricane Helene, middle-grade students at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 will return to campus on Monday. The return signals the first phase of reopening at the school.
FEMA disaster recovery centers no longer open on Sundays
For almost two months, dozens of temporary FEMA disaster recovery centers across the state have been operating 12 hours a day - seven days a week.
Anglers gather for an extended red snapper season
Bay Area recreational anglers are seeing a 17-day extended red snapper season after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Saturday marks the end to one of the most destructive hurricane seasons on record for Tampa Bay
Saturday marks the end to one of the most active and destructive hurricane seasons on record for Tampa Bay.
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: 'Hyperactive' season with 3 landfalling hurricanes in Florida
As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends Saturday, it will indeed go down in the books as a "hyperactive" season that, despite not quite reaching the lofty forecasts for record-breaking activity given in the spring, still reached well-above-average levels, according to researchers at Colorado State University (CSU).
St. Pete local has cooked almost 25K meals for hurricane victims in his community
Neighbors in St. Pete are trying to bring the holiday spirit to their neighborhood as people recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tourists should expect Pinellas County beaches to feel different this Thanksgiving after hurricanes
People flocking to Florida for its warmth during Thanksgiving may not find the Tampa Bay area’s beach communities looking as they usually do.
Madeira Beach staple Candy Kitchen reopens after hurricanes
Madeira Beach’s Candy Kitchen has been a staple since it opened around 1950.
Nominate a 'Hurricane Hero' who went above and beyond after recent storms
Do you know someone who went above and beyond after Hurricanes Debby, Helene and/or Milton?
Florida home sales drop after hurricanes, Tampa among worst cities in nation
Florida’s housing market is experiencing a significant slowdown, with home sales falling statewide, including in the Tampa Bay area.
Why Bay Area officials say shopping locally this holiday season is more important than ever
The holiday season is upon us in the Bay Area, and some of our leaders are urging residents to shop locally when buying holiday gifts for loved ones.
Here's a look at where Florida stands as hurricane season nears its end
As the 2024 hurricane season wraps up, Tampa Bay area residents are finally getting some relief after a year of back-to-back storms. This season, which saw 18 named storms, caused significant damage to the region, with Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacting the area most severely.
Historic Seahorse Café on Pass-a-Grille Beach ravaged by storms
The storm-ravaged ruins of the iconic Seahorse Café in Pass-a-Grille is not a pretty picture.
Pinellas County issues new stadium deadline to Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new deadline to meet.
FEMA's hurricane assistance application deadline extended until Jan. 7
FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for relief assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Hillsborough lawyers fielding calls from residents about insurance problems following hurricanes
Hurricanes Helene and Milton keep throwing punches long after wrecking parts of Tampa Bay, and some Hillsborough County attorneys are fielding calls from locals about insurance company problems.