Flesh-eating bacteria may be in Hurricane Idalia flood waters
One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.
Rubonia Community Center serving as a place of comfort for residents facing the unknown
Residents of Rubonia continue to clean up after Hurricane Idalia brought more than three feet of storm surge to their neighborhood.
Hurricane Idalia clean up begins in Bay Area’s hardest hit communities
Three of the hardest hit communities around the Bay Area have started solid waste collection for storm debris following Hurricane Idalia.
USF researchers say Pinellas County beaches severely eroded following Hurricane Idalia
A week after Hurricane Idalia brushed Tampa Bay, the coastline is still recovering from significant erosion, prompting researchers to study the impacts.
Shore Acres residents awaiting FEMA assistance with temporary housing costs
Residents in Shore Acres have been busy for days cleaning up.
South Jetty in Venice closed over Labor Day due to Hurricane Idalia storm surge damage
Hurricane Idalia is long gone, but the storm still impacted Labor Day plans at the beach. Crews spent Monday evening picking up debris in Treasure Island, and in Venice, the South Jetty, which is normally busy on the holiday, is still shut down because of storm surge damage.
FEMA adds Pinellas County to Florida’s Major Disaster Declaration
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Pinellas County to Florida’s Major Disaster Declaration, which means residents can apply for individual assistance.
Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia can qualify for FEMA assistance
As of Sunday evening, residents in Citrus, Hernando, Pinellas and Pasco counties as well as 10 other northern counties who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia can qualify for FEMA assistance.
'As long as it takes': Biden visits Florida, delivers remarks following Hurricane Idalia destruction
President Biden arrived in Florida Saturday, visiting parts of the state that were nearly destroyed after Hurricane Idalia ripped through earlier this week.
Shore Acres community begins Hurricane Idalia cleanup
Shore Acres in St. Petersburg is a neighborhood known for flooding, but residents say it has never been this bad.
FOX Corporation launches donation drive for American Red Cross Hurricane Idalia relief efforts
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for relief efforts by the American Red Cross following Hurricane Idalia, the company announced on Friday.
St. Petersburg expands emergency housing options for residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Residents in St. Petersburg are getting help as recovery efforts from Hurricane Idalia continue.
Treasure Island beaches and restaurants reopen after Idalia, Sunset beach remains closed
In an ode to the late Jimmy Buffett, it was five o'clock somewhere Saturday morning, as locals packed inside the quintessential beach bar Ka-Tiki, on Gulf Blvd in Treasure Island, ready to relax and bid farewell to the rough week caused by Hurricane Idalia.
St. Pete residents with flood damages not eligible for FEMA assistance yet after Hurricane Idalia
Hundreds of homes in Shore Acres are flooded after Hurricane Idalia. It was one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, but residents aren’t eligible for FEMA assistance yet.
Horseshoe Beach councilwoman on Hurricane Idalia aftermath: 'Everything is gone'
The hurricane, which made landfall Wednesday, battering beach towns and fishing communities including Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
Hurricane Idalia: Where do Pinellas County beaches stand ahead of Labor Day weekend?
Pinellas County beaches took the brunt of Hurricane Idalia, but are also where residents are returning to in order to recharge – especially for Labor Day weekend.
Florida dog reunited with owner after being separated during Idalia
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Losses from Hurricane Idalia expected to top $10 billion
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
At least two Pinellas EVs catch fire after Idalia storm surge compromises batteries
State officials had been warning Florida residents about the threat posed by storm surge to electric vehicles since Monday, days before Hurricane Idalia made landfall.