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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of Bradenton Beach’s many beachfront restaurants saw friends toast the day it finally reopened after six weeks after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.