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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bay Area recreational anglers are seeing a 17-day extended red snapper season after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.