FEMA assistance: Deadline to apply looms for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton
If you had damage during Hurricanes Helene or Milton, Tuesday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance. Residents who haven't applied yet can still apply online before the deadline at 11:59 p.m.
FEMA hurricane assistance application deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 7
Homeowners and renters in Florida who experienced losses or damage from Hurricane Milton or Helene have one day remaining to apply for FEMA assistance.
Final pass for storm debris collection begins Friday in St. Pete. Here's what to know
Crews in St. Petersburg are beginning the final round of storm debris pickup citywide on Friday.
Treasure Island residents say some substantial damage assessments are 'wrong'
Treasure Island residents continue to experience delays and frustration as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Many homeowners await permits to repair their homes months after the storms.
Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Madeira Beach Yoga students return after hurricanes
After what seemed like a never-ending few months of recovering from back-to-back storms, Madeira Beach Yoga students spent the last Saturday of 2024 taking in the beautiful view of the beach that so many of them call home, or have come to visit.
Residents could see higher electric bills after Friday filings by energy companies
Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.
St. Pete to begin final pass for storm debris collection next week
Months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton led to an unprecedented effort to clean up storm debris, the City of St. Petersburg announced crews will begin their final pass next Friday, Jan. 3.
Siesta Key area business are open for business after hurricanes
On Siesta Key, the sun is shining, and Village Café is getting ready to welcome a new year.
Christmas cheer returns to Clearwater despite hurricanes
Clearwater Beach was filled with holiday cheer this Christmas as families came together to celebrate despite the challenges of a difficult year.
Pasco Co. homeowner navigates permit process, builds up after home floods during Helene
Almost three months after Hurricane Helene, homes around Tampa Bay are still uninhabitable.
Hillsborough County launches new FEMA 50% rule resources
Hillsborough County officials launched new online resources for residents looking for more information about FEMA 50% Rule.
Bay Area artist uses museum's hurricane debris to build Christmas trees, highlight resilience
Three trees sit outside the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum in Pass-a-Grille, but they aren’t exactly your typical Christmas decorations.
Pinellas County Hurricane Home Repair Program application process begins Monday. Here's how to apply
Beginning Monday, eligible Pinellas County residents can apply for repair grants of up to $30,000 to help with expenses not covered by insurance or FEMA.
Tampa reaches ‘historic milestone’ in cleaning up hurricane debris
The city of Tampa announced on Friday that it has reached a “historic milestone" by cleaning up all the city’s storm debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Milton farm losses could top $600M
Agricultural production losses in Florida from Hurricane Milton could reach $642.7 million, pushing the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from three hurricanes this year to nearly $1 billion.
Fort De Soto Park reopens after catastrophic damage from Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Fort De Soto Park rangers welcomed back visitors on Friday for the first time since back-to-back hurricanes caused catastrophic damage.
Private vs. county appraisals: Why there’s a drastic difference in storm damage property valuations
For residents who have received their appraisals, many say the valuations are drastically lower than expected — sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars below what they believe is accurate.
Treasure Island makes decision that will speed up post-hurricane rebuilds
Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating storm surge to Treasure Island, residents are still reeling. The hurricane, followed by Hurricane Milton, left many homeowners stranded in limbo with damaged homes, and a lack of progress on rebuilding efforts.
Florida contractors face supply shortages of rebuild materials after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many families across the Tampa Bay area are facing extended delays in returning to their homes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with some waiting for permits and others stuck in limbo due to supply shortages.