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        • Hurricane Milton: Recovery resources across Tampa Bay

          WFTS Digital Staff

        • Navigating homeowners and flood insurance after a hurricane

          Tim Kephart

        • Office of the Attorney General warns about scams after recent hurricanes

          Julie Salomone

        • Florida SNAP recipients can now apply for food replacement

          Ginny Reese

        • After Milton: Where to dispose of sandbags, what to do with storm debris

          Leilyn Torres

        • Got denied by FEMA? Here’s how to appeal.

          Katie LaGrone

        • Cape Coral manager during Ian shares lessons learned about dreaded FEMA rule

          Chad Mills

        • Increase need for assistance for those experiencing homelessness after Milton

          Casey Albritton

      After Milton - Reactions and Resiliency around Tampa Bay
      East Coast Floridians help Tampa Bay residents impacted by hurricanes
      Van Wezel preparing to welcome back guests after damage from Hurricane Milton
      East Coast Floridians help Tampa Bay residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
      Nevada nonprofit brings toys and smiles to Florida children after recent storms
      Polk County residents continue to deal with Hurricane Milton's aftermath
      Bank refuses to let some FL homeowners cash hurricane insurance checks
      One bank not letting homeowners cash checks
      Shore Acres neighbors say they're now seeing rats because of piles of debris from hurricanes
      Private haulers in Pinellas County share frustration over storm debris drop off
      Officials warn of scammers after hurricanes
      • Debris removal after Hurricane Milton

        Pinellas County

        As Treasure Island recovers, Sanding Ovations Festival is canceled

        Casey Albritton

        After Milton

        Cortez fishing village works to recover after Helene and Milton

        Keely McCormick
        Hillsborough County school bus

        Hillsborough County

        Hillsborough County School district reopens schools this week

        Larissa Scott
      • Linemen in Tampa after Milton

        Pinellas County

        Out-of-town utility crews work long hours for days restoring power in Tampa Bay

        Larissa Scott
        Dealing with downed and damaged trees in the wake of hurricanes

        Pasco County

        Dealing with downed and damaged trees in the wake of hurricanes

        Erik Waxler
        Debris from Hurricane Helene piled up on Treasure Island.

        Local News

        'It doesn't make sense': Condo debris not covered by FEMA for pickup

        Michael Paluska
      • Dear Hurricane Milton

        Hillsborough County

        Florida 5th-grade students write letters in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton

        Amanda Boettcher
        Hurricane Milton

        After Milton

        Glazer family donates $2 million to Hurricane relief efforts in Tampa Bay

        Leilyn Torres
        Leto High School hosts hurricane relief drive as students return to class

        After Milton

        Leto High School hosts hurricane relief drive as students return to class

        Mary O'Connell
      • Palmetto Beach neighbors

        Hillsborough County

        Palmetto Beach residents voice concerns about seawall after 2 major hurricanes

        Keely McCormick
        storm debris

        Homepage

        City of Tampa hopes to collect all storm debris within 90 days

        Chad Mills
        Best Buy parking lot used as temporary shelter and donation location for flood survivors.

        Pinellas County

        The 'unofficial donation site' and shelter at Best Buy in Clearwater cleaned up

        Michael Paluska
      • University area hot meals

        Hillsborough County

        Two organizations team up to give hot meals to residents in the University area

        Anthony Hill
        sewage backup

        After Milton

        Florida families deal with sewage backing up into homes after Hurricane Milton

        Mary O'Connell
        Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

        Sarasota, Manatee County

        Sarasota Bradenton International airport set to reopen after Milton damaged roof

        Tim Kephart
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        Daly Discoveries

        Tarpon Springs Aquarium opens after keeping animals safe during hurricanes

        Sean Daly
        Business owners and locals committed to restoring their slice of paradise on Siesta Key

        Local News

        Business owners committed to restoring their slice of paradise on Siesta Key

        Julie Salomone
        English Creek Flooding

        Polk County

        Milton causes unprecedented flooding to homes near English Creek in Lakeland

        Rebecca Petit
      • A cormorant found buried neck deep in sand at Indian Rocks Beach.

        Local News

        Florida seabirds nearly buried alive by storm surge rescued by Good Samaritans

        Michael Paluska
        FEMA recovery centers

        Local News

        Residents start the process for assistance at FEMA recovery centers

        Katie LaGrone
        Cleanup around Anna Maria Island

        Sarasota, Manatee County

        Debris still lines roads on Anna Maria Island as residents begin long recovery

        Jessica De Leon
      • Oasis Pop-Up Shop

        Hillsborough County

        As students return to school, the need for supplies doubles

        Robert Boyd
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        Sports

        Lightning to host food and supply drives at upcoming home games

        Kevin Lewis
        Lakeland sinkhole

        Polk County

        Neighbors fear hole that partially swallowed 2 Lakeland houses could spread

        Rebecca Petit
      • Hyde Park after Milton

        Hillsborough County

        South Tampa neighborhood thinks Milton flooding could have been prevented

        Keely McCormick
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        After Milton

        Healing power of BBQ brought to Tampa Bay by national nonprofit of pitmasters

        Sean Daly
        Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Palmetto

        After Milton

        Legendary restaurant in Palmetto damaged by Hurricane Milton

        Julie Salomone
      • Lakeland flooding

        After Milton

        In Lakeland, dozens of homes remain flooded along Lake Bonny

        Chad Mills

        After Milton

        Community rallies around child care camp destroyed by Hurricane Milton

        Michael Paluska
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        Florida News

        Florida faces tall task with Election Day looming after 2 hurricanes

        Forrest Saunders
      • Damage from Hurricane Milton to Robin Finucan's home in Manatee County

        Sarasota, Manatee County

        Trailer Estates one of many mobile home parks hit hard by Milton

        Jessica De Leon
        House undergoes mold remediation

        After Milton

        Mold remediation services in high demand after two hurricanes

        Adam Walser
        Gas remained in short supply around Tampa several days after Hurricane Milton

        Hillsborough County

        Some Tampa area gas stations have begun to re-open, but many remain closed

        Anthony Hill
      • Power restoration in Hillsborough County on 10/14/24

        Hillsborough County

        Neighbors show their gratitude to linemen restoring power

        Jada Williams
        Community members work to clean up Hillsborough County school campuses

        After Milton

        Students, staff help clean up Hillsborough campuses after Hurricane Milton

        Mary O'Connell
        Energy restoration in Pinellas County on 10/14/24

        Pinellas County

        Duke Energy working to restore power to roughly 95k customers in Pinellas County

        Casey Albritton
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        Tampa Bay Lightning

        Lightning will play home opener with Tampa Bay community in mind

        Kyle Burger
        phone scam

        After Milton

        After 2 hurricanes, officials warn scammers are on the prowl in Florida

        Katie LaGrone
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        Hillsborough County

        Hundreds of cars line up for food and water in Hillsborough County

        Robert Boyd
      • St. Pete Beach shutting off water ahead of Milton

        Pinellas County

        Boil water notice lifted for Pinellas County barrier islands after Milton

        Leilyn Torres
        Amy Bishop

        After Milton

        Where to donate and volunteer after Hurricane Milton

        Rebekah Nelson
        Linemen parade of thanks

        Homepage

        Community lines up with signs to thank parade of lineworkers

        Chad Mills
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