Pinellas leaders to weigh plan for $813M in hurricane relief funds
Pinellas County commissioners are expected to talk Tuesday about a plan to spend more than $800 million in federal hurricane relief funds.
Safety Harbor Pier rebuild moving forward. Here's the timeline for construction
Plans to rebuild the Safety Harbor Pier are moving forward, with the city narrowing down its list of potential contractors for the project.
All Children’s Hospital to spend millions improving campus ahead of storm season
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is investing $37 million into hardening the hospital’s campus.
Pinellas County holds 'State of the Beaches' conversation after devastating storms
The leaders of several Pinellas County beach communities gathered Thursday for a "State of the Beaches" conversation.
St. Pete holds 2 tree giveaways to regain canopy growth after Hurricane Milton
The city of St. Pete held two tree giveaways on Saturday to help grow back some of the tree canopy lost during Hurricane Milton.
Pasco County asks for community feedback on where nearly $600 million in hurricane relief funds should go
It’s been six-and-a-half long months for many communities in the Tampa Bay region following hurricanes Helene and Milton, so Pasco County is looking to hear where help is needed most with a $585.7 million grant from the federal government.
Laurel Meadows residents voice concerns over conditions left from Debby
Eight months ago, Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby dumped more than a foot of rain in Sarasota County.
Annual Tampa tree giveaway aimed at replenishing tree canopy after hurricanes
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Tampa lost thousands of trees. It's why city officials are encouraging residents to participate in the fourth annual "Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway."
Pasco County to enforce building permit regulations months after hurricanes. Here's what to know
Pasco County officials will be re-inspecting hurricane-impacted areas starting Monday, and enforcing building permit regulations.
Volunteers help mother move into new home after hurricanes
No one needs a reminder that the hurricanes impacted the Tampa Bay area this past season, but some people could not have recovered without the help of outreach groups and volunteers.
New Florida bill aims to prepare local governments for better hurricane response
A bill led by a Pinellas County state senator now heads to the Florida House, focusing on hurricane preparedness and response. Its goal is to make sure each county has a post-storm plan following the devastating impacts of last year’s hurricane season.
Manatee County working with contractors to clear canals and waterways before 2025's hurricane season
Tropical storm Debby brought flooding that had never been seen in many parts of Manatee County. Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t help.
Treasure Island’s iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort announces total teardown after hurricanes
The Thunderbird Beach Resort has been a beloved landmark on Treasure Island for 68 years.
Treasure Island votes against funding to keep state workers helping with hurricane relief
Treasure Island commissioners made a tough decision on Tuesday night, voting against funding to keep state workers who have been helping with hurricane recovery.
St. Pete Beach storm victims still out of their homes with FEMA hotel stays set to end: 'I'll be homeless'
Some St. Pete Beach residents don’t know where they’ll go when their FEMA hotel stays end this week.
Anna Maria Island's Rod & Reel Pier to return on land
Since 1947, the Rod & Reel Pier has stood as a landmark on Anna Maria Island as generations of families have cast a fishing line or grabbed a grouper sandwich at their restaurant. But, Hurricane Milton completely washed away the Rod & Reel.
Families turning to $813M Pinellas County program for post-hurricane help: 'I'm stuck'
Several months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there are still many families feeling left behind – displaced, waiting on FEMA funds or other programs that promised to help them recover.
Sarasota parks continue recovery six months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought damage to every single park and recreation facility in the City of Sarasota. While many locations have reopened, there are a few that will take time to recover.
Bradenton Beach businesses still face permit frustrations months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
During March, the sidewalk outside of Walter Loos' Bradenton Beach ice cream parlor is usually packed.
Anna Maria Island City Pier remains cut off from land after damage from Hurricane Milton
In the City of Anna Maria, restaurants and shops are back open. The crowds during spring break make it look almost like nothing happened, but around the city, homeowners continue to repair flood and wind damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.