Sarasota Sailing Squadron and youth program works to come back after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Sailors are known for their strength and for weathering any storm that comes their way. The Sarasota Sailing Squadron and their youth sailing program have been through a lot after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Sarasota businesses along the coast begin reopening after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many businesses have been shut down for more than a week following Hurricane Milton. Many first dealt with power outages, and then they needed time to clean up the damage.
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful help clean up Tampa parks after back-to-back hurricanes
There is still a lot of clean up after back-to-back hurricanes affected the Tampa Bay area, and organizations like Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful spent Friday morning at two parks cleaning up.
War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods
Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.
Invest 95L sees increased chance of tropical development, no threat to Florida
The National Hurricane Center says a disturbance dubbed Invest 95L has an increased chance to develop in the western Caribbean over the coming days.
Bay Area bird sanctuary recovering from significant storm damage: 'It's very devastating'
Located a short walk from the water, the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary suffered unprecedented damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Governor Ron DeSantis approves election procedure changes for counties hit by hurricanes
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.
Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
Tampa Bay area families displaced by back-to-back hurricanes looking for resources
Families across the Tampa Bay area are feeling the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and many who cannot return home because of flooding or other damage are looking for housing assistance and resources.
Mote Marine assesses damage after back-to-back hurricanes, loss of two otters
After two back-to-back hurricanes, it's going to be a long road to recovery, especially for some of the Tampa Bay area's community staples. Businesses and organizations sustained a lot of damage during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota County.
Tampa Bay area's agriculture industry suffers 'catastrophic' damage from recent hurricanes
The Tampa Bay area's agriculture industry is recovering after suffering "catastrophic" damage from back-to-back hurricanes, state and local leaders said Thursday.
Large algae bloom seen off Florida’s Gulf coast one week after Hurricane Milton
Water quality experts are keeping a close eye on the Tampa Bay area's waters after satellite images show a large algae bloom off Florida’s Gulf coast in the days after Hurricane Milton made landfall.
DeSantis announces $1M from Florida Disaster Fund going toward hurricane relief in Town ‘n’ County stop
From damage to homes and businesses, to schools reopening, communities across the Tampa Bay area are looking for places to turn for help after Hurricane Milton.
SBA administrator tours Tampa Bay area as call grow for Congress to approve new funds
The head of the Small Business Administration visited several Tampa Bay area businesses damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hurricane season is nearing the endgame, but what can we expect in its final weeks?
Despite an average number of storms so far, this season has the potential to rank among the top four destructive in U.S. history. But hurricane season still has about six weeks left -- what more can we expect?
Tropical disturbances staying away from Florida, development chances drop
The National Hurricane Center continues to watch two areas of interest in the tropics, but development chances remain low and neither wave is likely to impact Florida.
Hurricanes severely damage Pinellas Hope’s complex for homeless community
The punches from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton took a toll on families across the Bay Area. It's also severely impacted our charities.
Tampa councilman calls for investigation into University Area, North Tampa flooding: 'What went wrong?'
Parts of North Tampa and the University Area that don’t typically flood are just starting to clean up from devastating flooding after Hurricane Milton. Residents in the area said it took days for the floodwaters to recede.
Residents in St. Pete community devastated after Hurricane Milton: 'We're just in survival mode'
The clock still ticks in Marilyn Alberts’ bedroom, but time has stood still for her and her neighbors in Pinewood Village in St. Petersburg for the past three weeks.
St. Petersburg to waive home repair permits after hurricanes
The City of St. Petersburg will waive home repair permit fees for six months after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.