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.
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.
Venice officials working seawall, glass barrier in hopes it serves as solution to flooding
The City of Venice is getting a new design of its seawall and glass barrier. It's a fix from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and the city believes the new seawall and glass barrier will help strengthen their protection against flooding at the intersection of the Esplanade and Tarpon Center Drive.
Pinellas County 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia released in hopes of raising awareness of flooding dangers
As we head into the second half of hurricane season, Pinellas County officials hope releasing 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia will increase awareness of the flooding dangers posed by storms.
More than 100 wild flamingos counted in Florida, census shows
Audubon Florida counted more than 100 wild American flamingos across the state during one week in February, according to new census data.
Pinellas County beach restoration project enters final phase as completion nears
The latest leg of Pinellas County’s emergency beach restoration project is underway.
185,000 tons of sand placed on Pinellas County beaches since Hurricane Idalia
Crews with Pinellas County’s emergency beach restoration project have placed 185,000 tons of sand across beaches in the county since September after Hurricane Idalia.
Sunset Beach reopens after crews restore dunes that took brunt of Hurricane Idalia
Sunset Beach is now back open after taking the brunt of the storm surge during Hurricane Idalia at the end of August.
Sunset Beach to reopen this weekend after month-long emergency dune restoration project
Sunset Beach will reopen this weekend following a month of restoring the dunes and planting vegetation to counteract the damages from Hurricane Idalia.
FEMA extends deadline for assistance to Tampa Bay area residents after Hurricane Idalia
Two months after Hurricane Idalia battered the Tampa Bay area, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the deadline to apply for assistance.
Sunset Beach moves one step closer to reopening
Sunset Beach is one step closer to reopening as crews work to restore the dunes that Hurricane Idalia decimated.
Trees losing leaves in Pinellas County after Hurricane Idalia
Several trees across parts of Pinellas County have recently lost their leaves thanks to Hurricane Idalia.
Tracker to remain on ‘Peaches the flamingo’ as signs go up asking people to stay away from the bird
Pinellas County officials put up a digital sign over the weekend near Peaches the Flamingo, warning people to keep their distance.
Emergency dune restoration project begins on Sunset Beach as Hurricane Idalia recovery continues
An emergency dune restoration project has begun on Sunset Beach, as the Tampa Bay coastline recovers after Hurricane Idalia.
'Shore Acres Strong' logo unites community after Hurricane Idalia, raises money for relief fund
Shore Acres neighbors banded together to create a relief fund and merch to give back to their community after Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia caused between $80 million and $370 million in agriculture damages
One-third of Florida's farmland was damaged by Hurricane Idalia, causing anywhere between $80 million and $370 million worth of damage, a new report by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences said.
Parts of Sunset Beach closing so crews can begin dune restoration post Hurricane Idalia
Parts of Sunset Beach on Treasure Island officially closed Wednesday as crews got ready to start work to restore the dunes following Hurricane Idalia.
Hillsborough County firefighters help rural Big Bend communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Four Hillsborough County firefighters recently returned from an 11-day deployment to the Big Bend area for Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts.
Hillsborough leaders want emergency declaration for county, FEMA assistance post Hurricane Idalia
Hillsborough County emergency managers put in an official request to the state this week for an emergency declaration two weeks after Hurricane Idalia flooded hundreds of homes and buildings.
Sunset Beach sees more Hurricane Idalia damage than other Treasure Island areas
Over the past week in Sunset Beach, crews say they’ve filled 15 dump trucks of sand, totaling more than 200 tons from the streets and parking lots.