Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.

Something may yet be brewing in the tropics: See 3 possible scenarios

The National Hurricane Center says no additional tropical development is expected within the next seven days. But don’t let your guard down on the tropics just yet — signs are emerging that the break may be brief.

City of Madeira Beach holds packed townhall on FEMA's 50% regulation

With all the damage across the Tampa Bay area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are hearing about FEMA's 50% rule, which applies in flood prone areas. It's something many in coastal communities have to deal with, and Madeira Beach residents just got a crash course. 

Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes

Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area. 

The negative affects of storms on the Bay Area's farmland explained

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused heartache for millions as Floridians scrambled to prepare for and find safety twice in just two weeks. Since the storms, the state has focused on surveying the damage and offering aid to displaced residents. 

Behind the scenes of World Central Kitchen

When disaster strikes, relief organizations are there to answer the call for help. Among them, World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés. 

Ruskin mobile home park struggling to recover after back-to-back hurricanes

Mobile home parks across the Tampa Bay area are dealing with extensive damage following back-to-back hurricanes, forcing both tenants and landlords to face challenging situations.

Milton aftermath: What to know about mail-in, early voting after back-to-back hurricanes

More than 15,000 people voted just in Hillsborough County on the first day of early voting on Monday, with tens of thousands more across the Tampa Bay area. Many are voting early to get it done, but some things have changed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Tampa Bay area crews working around the clock to haul debris from Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been hauled away across the Tampa Bay area. Many debris crews across the region are working seven days a week to get the debris cleared.

‘The Sunset Post’ in South Tampa looking to rebuild after back-to-back hurricanes

At American Legion Post 138 in South Tampa, they're continuing to clean up and repair after two back-to-back hurricanes. Hurricane Helene lifted the outdoor deck eight inches and then crashed it back on the sand while Hurricane Milton tore the roof off. 

Biltmore Estate announces reopening date after Helene forced closure

Biltmore Estate, one of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, will reopen soon, weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville and surrounding areas.

Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Caribbean, still no threat to Florida

While Hurricane Oscar intensified quickly since Saturday and landed as a Category 1 hurricane in the Caribbean Islands, it will avoid Florida.

Tampa sending 'estimated' utility bills after back-to-back hurricanes

Hurricanes Milton and Helene left communities along Florida’s West coast with the daunting task of cleaning mounds of storm-related debris. 

'Teach our kids to serve alongside us': Kids pitch in to support Hurricane Milton victims

Hurricane Milton left many in the Tampa Bay region without access to food and water, prompting volunteers and community members to help hand out supplies and relief.

'Hurricane Angel': Plant City native helps eastern Hillsborough County residents after Milton

Families in the eastern Hillsborough County area have received a lot of help after Hurricane Milton from a Good Samaritan with several chainsaws, a group of volunteers and a big heart.

Tow companies, auto repair shops see surge in demand after back-to-back hurricanes

Between Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a lot of vehicles were damaged by the floodwaters, leading to a surge in demand for tow truck companies and service at auto repair shops.