PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County officials say there is still hurricane recovery funding available from the $813 million it received through a community block grant last fall.…
Read more Federal funding still available for hurricane recovery in Pinellas CountyST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The historically designated Pass-a-Grille shuffleboard clubhouse was demolished on Thursday after being substantially damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. What You Need…
Read more Historic Pass-a-Grille shuffleboard clubhouse demolishedPASS-A-GRILLE, Fla. — An iconic 88-year-old restaurant finally reopened in Pass-A-Grille Beach following the 2024 storms. The Seahorse Restaurant opened its doors this month after nearly 1-1/2 years of…
Read more Iconic 88-year-old restaurant reopens after 2024’s hurricanesST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — St. Pete Beach resident Donna Miller captured video of workers carrying fans into Mayor Adrian Petrila’s house less than 24 hours after Hurricane Helene…
Read more Resident questions why workers were at St. Pete Beach mayor’s home after HeleneINDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — After being destroyed by hurricanes in 2024, work has been going on for more than a year to reopen the shuttered Indian Rocks Beach…
Read more Indian Rocks Beach Library readies for grand re-opening after hurricane damagePASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County has received nearly $600 million in federal disaster recovery funding to help residents rebuild after Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Idalia. The $585 million Community Development Block…
Read more Pasco County using large federal grant to help hurricane victimsBOONE, N.C. — With low temperatures in the mountains and some snowfall expected in the next few days, a pantry meant to help Helene victims is now seeing people…
Read more Needs increasing in the mountains as cold weather moves inASHEVILLE, N.C. — The federal government has given western Carolina more than $1 billion in aid since Hurricane Helene hit. But a lot of people are still waiting to receive…
Read more Western N.C. homeowners await word on FEMA buyoutsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The City of St. Petersburg opened all of its waterfront parks just in time for the holidays, as some areas had been closed for repairs…
Read more St. Petersburg repairs waterfront parks from hurricane damagePINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — When most people think about hurricanes and storm recovery, Christmas isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. What You Need To Know Christian…
Read more Pinellas County offering financial assistance to people affected by stormsIn a wide-ranging, year-end interview with WTOP, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said the D.C. region was hit the hardest by President Donald Trump’s policies. Reflecting on 2025, Virginia…
Read more In year-end interview, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner says DC region hit hardest by Trump policies in 2025 – WTOP NewsYANCEY COUNTY, N.C. — Sherry Housley, a 74-year-old cancer survivor, lost everything in Helene. “I live on Social Security and what little artwork that I can create to…
Read more High school tiny home project finished for Helene victimNEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Pasco County homeowners, whose homes were damaged during hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton, are getting some much-needed help from the county. What You Need…
Read more Pasco County families receiving help through new Better Future programST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg city council approved a state grant agreement last Thursday to invest an additional $1 million for a pump station in the Shore…
Read more St. Pete invests additional $1M for Shore Acres pump stationASHEVILLE, N.C. — It’s been over a year since Helene struck western North Carolina, and in that time, 93% of small businesses have reopened. For some, it’s been…
Read more Two western North Carolina restaurants reopen after HeleneARIPEKA, Fla. — Residents in a small Pasco County community say they are having difficulty receiving their mail. What You Need To Know Homeowners on the Pasco County side…
Read more Aripeka Post Office remains closed one year after Hurricane HelenePINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County homeowners affected Hurricanes Helene and Milton have a new place to turn for help. The Homeless Empowerment Program is offering storm recovery…
Read more New housing assistance for Pinellas County residents affected by Helene, MiltonST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When the Sunrise St. Pete application process opens December 15, residents will have the chance to request a share of nearly $160 million to…
Read more Shore Acres residents skeptical of chances at securing storm recovery dollarsMADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — In order to see if the building can be repaired, the Madeira Beach City Commission recently approved spending $30,700 to remove sand from beneath the…
Read more Madeira Beach approves $30K for Snack Shack sand removalST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane season ended on Nov. 30, but a Florida congressman has introduced a bill that aims to help residents recover from future storms. Rep.…
Read more Clean Up DEBRIS Act aims to ease storm recovery for private communities