Homeowner refuses to let 2024 hurricanes push him off Bradenton Beach
In the aftermath of 2024's devastating hurricanes, some have chosen to walk away – but one Bradenton Beach resident has made it his goal to return home.
Anna Maria Island Historical Society reopens after feet of storm surge from Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene brought three feet of storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the museum's volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history.
Manasota Key residents concerned for community's future after devastating hurricanes
Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the beach community of Manasota Key, one thing is clear: there's a long way to go in the recovery process.
Don CeSar welcomes first overnight guests months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The Don CeSar welcomed its first overnight guests on Friday – months after Hurrianes Helene and Milton.
After back-to-back storms, Drift-In AMI prepares to celebrate its 100-year anniversary upon reopening
If the walls of Drift-In AMI could talk, they would have a story to tell.
Pinellas County wants input on how to spend $813M in storm relief funding
There could be hope on the horizon for victims of Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. Pinellas County received millions of dollars from the federal government and now wants input from residents on how to use it.
FEMA Temporary Sheltering Assistance program set to end, hundreds still in hotels after hurricanes
Nearly six months after Hurricane Helene, some people around Tampa Bay still live out of hotel rooms.
St. Pete Beach Post Office remains closed months after hurricanes
Six months after the storms, residents in St. Pete Beach are still without a post office, and it still remains unknown when it will reopen.
Indian Rocks Beach community helps support partially closed church
This Wednesday marks six months since Hurricane Helene.
St. Pete homeowners still wait for permits; city expected to clear backlog by end of March
It’s been almost six months since homeowners in St. Pete had their lives upended by twin Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete to spend $7 million on sewage facilities after 2024 storms forced shutdowns due to flooding
The City of St. Petersburg will spend $7 million to upgrade two sewer treatment facilities to improve their ability to handle disasters after both facilities had to be shut down during the 2024 hurricane season.
6 Tampa parks, community centers, pools remain closed after hurricanes cause extensive damages
With many Tampa parents planning for spring break and summer, Mayor Jane Castor and other city officials said crews are working hard to reopen parks, pools and community centers damaged by the hurricanes last Fall.
98-year-old among hurricane victims struggling 6 months after storms
Nearly six months ago, 98-year-old Regina May watched as waves crashed outside her home in South Pasadena when Hurricane Helene impacted the Tampa Bay area.
One of Treasure Island’s major parking lots remains closed as spring break season gets underway
Finding parking at the beach can become frustrating, and fewer spaces are available on Treasure Island as one of the city’s major lots remains closed during spring break.
Caspersen Beach has long road to recovery after 2024 hurricane season: 'It won't stop me from coming'
Sarasota County is warning that it has a long road to recovery from last year’s hurricane season.
Treasure Island’s ‘Back to the Beach’ festival to welcome visitors after back-to-back hurricanes
The wind on Thursday was the perfect weather to test kites out before Treasure Island’s Back to the Beach: Sand & Kites & Coastal Delights festival this weekend.
Company hired by Hurricane Helene victims to rebuild kitchens closes abruptly: ‘We’re in a standstill’
Homeowners rebuilding after Hurricane Helene found the St. Petersburg company they hired to fix their kitchens has abruptly closed their doors. It's left customers wondering what happened to the tens of thousands of dollars they've already paid to the company: One Stop Kitchens and Bath.
Months after Helene, popular Treasure Island bar and restaurant to reopen with a bang
Workers bolted on Ricky T’s sign on Wednesday – a sure sign of things to come on Treasure Island.
Storm debris clean-up on the Hillsborough River paused over environmental concerns
Storm debris clean-up was halted on the Hillsborough River on Wednesday following concerns raised by county environmental officials.
St. Pete Beach homeowner receives nearly $14,000 water bill
A St. Pete Beach resident received a nearly $14,000 water bill back in January. It comes as extremely high water bills continue to stack up following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.