How Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is supporting business owners after storms
Since Sept., Diane Burrill hasn’t waited on customers at Wahoo’s Bayside Pub and Grill in Redington Shores.
Citing storms, FPL looks to increase customers monthly bill
Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase.
D-SNAP site opens at Raymond James Stadium for Hillsborough County residents impacted by recent hurricanes
Weeks after hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida, residents financially impacted by the back-to-back storms in Hillsborough County can now go to Raymond James Stadium to apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Inside Tampa woman's mission to spread Christmas in her community
As Jack Guthrie decorated her house for Christmas, the Tampa resident couldn’t help but think of some of her fellow Bay area neighbors, whose holiday season will look much differently this year thanks to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hillsborough, Pasco, and Volusia Counties announce new locations for hurricane relief centers
Weeks and months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Debby struck the Tampa Bay area, residents of communities up and down Florida’s Western coast are left to rebuild their homes and businesses.
Hurricane Helene-damaged Madeira Beach school partially reopens amid reservations from parents
After more than two months of displacement following Hurricane Helene, middle-grade students at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 will return to campus on Monday. The return signals the first phase of reopening at the school.
St. Pete local has cooked almost 25K meals for hurricane victims in his community
Neighbors in St. Pete are trying to bring the holiday spirit to their neighborhood as people recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tourists should expect Pinellas County beaches to feel different this Thanksgiving after hurricanes
People flocking to Florida for its warmth during Thanksgiving may not find the Tampa Bay area’s beach communities looking as they usually do.
Madeira Beach staple Candy Kitchen reopens after hurricanes
Madeira Beach’s Candy Kitchen has been a staple since it opened around 1950.
Why Bay Area officials say shopping locally this holiday season is more important than ever
The holiday season is upon us in the Bay Area, and some of our leaders are urging residents to shop locally when buying holiday gifts for loved ones.
Here's a look at where Florida stands as hurricane season nears its end
As the 2024 hurricane season wraps up, Tampa Bay area residents are finally getting some relief after a year of back-to-back storms. This season, which saw 18 named storms, caused significant damage to the region, with Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacting the area most severely.
Pinellas County issues new stadium deadline to Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new deadline to meet.
Hillsborough lawyers fielding calls from residents about insurance problems following hurricanes
Hurricanes Helene and Milton keep throwing punches long after wrecking parts of Tampa Bay, and some Hillsborough County attorneys are fielding calls from locals about insurance company problems.
Florida Attorney General vows accountability after FEMA workers told to skip Trump supporters after hurricanes
FEMA is accused of withholding hurricane-related aid from outward supporters of President-elect Donald Trump in Florida. Attorney General Ashely Moody said testimony from FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Capitol Hill was eye-opening.
Hernando County's most-visited park devastated by Hurricane Helene after Idalia rebuild
Hernando County's most-visited park recently reopened after Hurricane Idalia but was devastated again by Hurricane Helene.
Coral species return to Florida Aquarium after evacuation from hurricanes
It was a special homecoming on Wednesday for some important Florida wildlife. Dozens of coral species are now back in the Florida Aquarium's care after being evacuated during Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton, like dozens of others, energized by climate change, report says
Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Basin are running on average a category stronger on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale than they would be without climate change and its associated warming, according to a new study released Wednesday.
Moving Beyond the Storms with 'Beach Aid'
It’s been a few weeks since back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Tampa Bay. With the rebuilding well underway, now is a good time to try and move beyond the storms.
Waiting for a permit? What homeowners can do while they wait
Residents across Tampa Bay, especially those living on Pinellas County beaches, are growing frustrated and impatient after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. They are at a standstill, unable to start rebuilding their homes as they wait weeks for permits.
Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.