Inside St. Pete's efforts to remove debris from Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The City of St. Petersburg achieved an important milestone in its debris removal efforts after the Tampa Bay area and Gulf Coast regions were devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida Attorney General vows accountability after FEMA workers told to skip Trump supporters after hurricanes
FEMA is accused of withholding hurricane-related aid from outward supporters of President-elect Donald Trump in Florida. Attorney General Ashely Moody said testimony from FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Capitol Hill was eye-opening.
Hernando County's most-visited park devastated by Hurricane Helene after Idalia rebuild
Hernando County's most-visited park recently reopened after Hurricane Idalia but was devastated again by Hurricane Helene.
Coral species return to Florida Aquarium after evacuation from hurricanes
It was a special homecoming on Wednesday for some important Florida wildlife. Dozens of coral species are now back in the Florida Aquarium's care after being evacuated during Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Bay Area families recovering from hurricanes get holiday meals help from Feeding Tampa Bay
The holiday season may be here, but it won’t be a normal one for the families rebuilding their homes and lives while making sure they have food on the table.
Bay Area jeweler forced to re-build her business after Hurricane Helene damage
Long-time jeweler Jackie Kaufman is searching for answers after damage from Hurricane Helene forced her to put a pause on her jewelry design company operations.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton, like dozens of others, energized by climate change, report says
Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Basin are running on average a category stronger on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale than they would be without climate change and its associated warming, according to a new study released Wednesday.
Sarasota’s Celery Fields redevelopment sparks debate among community
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
Moving Beyond the Storms with 'Beach Aid'
It’s been a few weeks since back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Tampa Bay. With the rebuilding well underway, now is a good time to try and move beyond the storms.
Waiting for a permit? What homeowners can do while they wait
Residents across Tampa Bay, especially those living on Pinellas County beaches, are growing frustrated and impatient after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. They are at a standstill, unable to start rebuilding their homes as they wait weeks for permits.
Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa's Bayshore Blvd pumping stations slated for $17M upgrades
One of Tampa’s oldest wastewater pumping stations is undergoing $17 million in upgrades.
Philadelphia Phillies pledge up to $1 million to support Clearwater's hurricane recovery
AMPLIFY Clearwater announced Monday that the Philadelphia Phillies are pledging a matching grant of up to $1 million to help local businesses and residents rebuild after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hillsborough County extends State of Emergency through Nov. 25
Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the Local State of Emergency until Nov. 25 in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton.
Visitors can stay in a houseboat while vacationing in Clearwater
With the end of hurricane season in sight, the prospect of enjoying the Gulf waters becomes less of a gamble and more of a vacation experience.
St. John Vianney Catholic School shuts down after 74 years due to hurricane damage
A St. Pete Beach Catholic school that sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Helene has decided to shut down entirely.
Clearwater holds community meeting to discuss FEMA 50 percent rule
Whether to sell or rebuild is a question on the minds of many people in Clearwater after their homes were destroyed by hurricanes. If residents do choose to rebuild, they have to follow the 50 percent rule, which could mean having to raise their home several feet.
Bradenton woman accused of claiming she had ‘botox’ while trying to file fraudulent hurricane assistance claim
A Bradenton woman was arrested Friday for filing a fraudulent hurricane disaster assistance claim, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Pest companies respond to increased calls for insect, rodent issues post-hurricanes
Tampa Bay area pest companies have been busy after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Pinellas leaders call on Army Corps of Engineers to speed up beach renourishment after hurricanes
State and local officials are praising beach recovery efforts in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused serious damage, while calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite beach renourishment projects.