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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
    food distribution.png

    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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