Here's how surviving a natural disaster can change your brain chemistry
In Los Angeles, a hellscape of flames has sent thousands fleeing from their homes as wildfires instantly incinerated lifetimes of memories.
Gulfport residents waiting on permits to rebuild more than 3 months after Hurricane Helene
It's been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene forced hundreds of Gulfport residents from their homes. Most who experienced flooding have not been able to return.
Tampa's housing market slides in national rankings, experts remain optimistic
While the Tampa housing market may not be growing as fast as it was, it's still growing and is still one of the top housing markets in the country.
FEMA assistance: Deadline to apply looms for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton
If you had damage during Hurricanes Helene or Milton, Tuesday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance. Residents who haven't applied yet can still apply online before the deadline at 11:59 p.m.
FEMA hurricane assistance application deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 7
Homeowners and renters in Florida who experienced losses or damage from Hurricane Milton or Helene have one day remaining to apply for FEMA assistance.
Final pass for storm debris collection begins Friday in St. Pete. Here's what to know
Crews in St. Petersburg are beginning the final round of storm debris pickup citywide on Friday.
Treasure Island residents say some substantial damage assessments are 'wrong'
Treasure Island residents continue to experience delays and frustration as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Many homeowners await permits to repair their homes months after the storms.
Repairs to Manatee County library are still underway following Hurricane Milton
Since Hurricane Milton passed, the doors to Manatee County’s Central Library have remained closed.“What we are looking at here is the result of high winds and wind-driven rain," said Manatee County Library Services Manager Tammy Parrott.
Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Dog missing since Hurricane Milton reunites with Bay Area family: 'That's my Miles'
A Ruskin family has been reunited with their dog that had been missing since Hurricane Milton.
Would be festival goes still water for refunds after cancellation
After Florida’s 2024 hurricane season forced music festivals like Country Thunder to cancel its Kissimmee event after Milton, some Tampa Bay residents are still waiting for refunds, they were promised two and a half months later.
Residents could see higher electric bills after Friday filings by energy companies
Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.
St. Pete to begin final pass for storm debris collection next week
Months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton led to an unprecedented effort to clean up storm debris, the City of St. Petersburg announced crews will begin their final pass next Friday, Jan. 3.
Siesta Key area business are open for business after hurricanes
On Siesta Key, the sun is shining, and Village Café is getting ready to welcome a new year.
Pinellas County Hurricane Home Repair Program application process begins Monday. Here's how to apply
Beginning Monday, eligible Pinellas County residents can apply for repair grants of up to $30,000 to help with expenses not covered by insurance or FEMA.
Hillsborough Co. State of Emergency extended after Hurricane Milton
Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the Local State of Emergency after Hurricane Milton.
Dover community comes together, helping mobile home park residents after Milton
Many of the residents inside the Palms of Dover mobile home park lost everything during Hurricane Milton so to help make their Christmas extra special, some local organizations and churches came together today to deliver toys and baby items to the community.
Tampa reaches ‘historic milestone’ in cleaning up hurricane debris
The city of Tampa announced on Friday that it has reached a “historic milestone" by cleaning up all the city’s storm debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Fort De Soto Park reopens after catastrophic damage from Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Fort De Soto Park rangers welcomed back visitors on Friday for the first time since back-to-back hurricanes caused catastrophic damage.
Private vs. county appraisals: Why there’s a drastic difference in storm damage property valuations
For residents who have received their appraisals, many say the valuations are drastically lower than expected — sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars below what they believe is accurate.