Tampa cleaned up more than half of the city's hurricane curbside debris: 'Please stay patient with us'
Crews in Tampa have cleared enough storm debris to fill Tampa’s Rivergate Tower, often called the ‘Beer Can Building’, three times since Hurricane Helene.
Water quality becomes concern for advocates charting new path forward after hurricanes
There are growing concerns over the health of Tampa Bay waters after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit.
Realtors warn of wholesalers flipping hurricane-damaged homes for quick profit
With many facing painful rebuilds that will cost thousands and take months, some homeowners are opting out by putting their storm-damaged homes up for sale "as is."
North Carolina dog's search for love after owners killed in Helene ends in joy amidst life's darkest hours
A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing trauma, he found love and healing with a foster family.
St. Pete and FEMA hosts a joint insurance help session
St. Petersburg was one of the hardest hit areas during Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Florida’s Attorney General sues FEMA officials amid accusations they discriminated against Trump supporters
Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody is seeking nominal and punitive damages claiming Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials conspired ‘to discriminate against Florida hurricane victims who support President-elect Donald Trump.’
Guy Fieri Foundation honors first responders on Anna Maria Island
Serving those who have served us is the goal of the Guy Fieri Foundation. The celebrity chef rolled into Holmes Beach on Wednesday with an army of chefs to support local first responders.
Hillsborough commissioners approve adding $57M to Hurricane Milton disaster fund
The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners approved adding $57 million to the Hurricane Milton disaster fund.
Florida tourism hits record high with more than 34M visitors despite hurricanes
Visitors far and wide continue to travel to the Sunshine State despite hurricanes that may have stood in the way.
North Carolina woman dies after driving past barricade on hurricane-devastated highway
A 63-year-old woman, Patricia Mahoney of Southern Pines, North Carolina, died after driving around a barricade and off a hurricane-damaged stretch of Interstate 40 that had been severely eroded by Hurricane Helene.
Tampa Electric outlines hurricane costs
Tampa Electric Co. has outlined hundreds of millions of dollars in costs that it could seek to recover from customers because of power-restoration efforts after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Support group offered for Bay Area beach businesses impacted by hurricanes
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
Treasure Island hotel housing residents displaced by hurricanes
A landmark hotel in Treasure Island is helping house people who were displaced during the hurricanes.
Signs of progress: boat removal continues in Sarasota after Helene and Milton
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
St. Pete Pier weathers three storms, city assesses damages
More than a month ago, Hurricane Milton delivered the third gut punch to the Tampa Bay area this hurricane season. From Debby to Helene and then Milton, all three did damage to the coastline, and it added up for the City of St. Petersburg.
Ashlee's Toy Closet gives toys to kids affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Unfortunately, for many people in our area, much of what they owned ended up on the curb ruined by recent hurricanes.
Bradenton Beach waterfront restaurant reopens 6 weeks after hurricanes: 'Many hands make light work'
One of Bradenton Beach’s many beachfront restaurants saw friends toast the day it finally reopened after six weeks after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Sunset Beach community staying strong during storm recovery
Treasure Island's Sunset Beach community is working hard to recover after devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. While some businesses may not return, others like Ka'Tiki, which has been open for more than 45 years, reopened 21 days after the storm.
FEMA official fired for directing workers to avoid homes with Trump signs, Lake Placid mayor reacts
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) worker was fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors in Lake Placid, Florida not to go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, according to the agency.
36th Annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival is first big event for locals since Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The 36th Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival kicked off on Friday and runs through Sunday, but residents and business owners said after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, this year’s festival means so much more.