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Federal funding still available for hurricane recovery in Pinellas County

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

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.…

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Historic Pass-a-Grille shuffleboard clubhouse demolished

February 18, 2026February 22, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. 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…

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Iconic 88-year-old restaurant reopens after 2024’s hurricanes

February 14, 2026February 15, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PASS-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…

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Pasco County using large federal grant to help hurricane victims

January 21, 2026January 22, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PASCO 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…

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Pinellas County offering financial assistance to people affected by storms

December 25, 2025December 27, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PINELLAS 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…

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Pasco County families receiving help through new Better Future program

December 22, 2025December 24, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

NEW 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…

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St. Pete invests additional $1M for Shore Acres pump station

December 16, 2025December 21, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. 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…

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New housing assistance for Pinellas County residents affected by Helene, Milton

December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PINELLAS 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…

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Shore Acres residents skeptical of chances at securing storm recovery dollars

December 9, 2025December 10, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. 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…

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St. Petersburg unveils city’s first purpose-built water testing lab

December 9, 2025December 11, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg unveiled the city’s first purpose-built water testing laboratory on Tuesday, which protects the environment and aims to ensure drinking water flows during hurricanes.…

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Clean Up DEBRIS Act aims to ease storm recovery for private communities

December 1, 2025January 2, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. 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.…

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Rod & Reel Pier restaurant opens its temporary location

November 20, 2025November 23, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — After being closed more than a year, a popular business is finally open again on Anna Maria Island — the Rod & Reel Pier…

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Applications open for Tampa’s $2 million hurricane recovery program

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa residents seeking assistance with hurricane recovery can now apply for the city’s Homeowner Hurricane Assistance program.  Applications opened Monday morning for the new city…

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Big deadline approaches for Pinellas residents with hurricane-damaged homes

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The deadline to appeal substantial damage designations is quickly approaching for residents who had their homes take on water in last year’s back-to-back hurricanes.…

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Hurricane response lessons learned after historic 2024 storms

October 29, 2025November 1, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — From residents rebuilding their homes themselves to professionals hired to do the job, a lot of lessons learned from last year’s hurricanes are being…

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Hurricane-damaged home demolished in Indian Rocks Beach

October 27, 2025October 29, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — The owners of an Indian Rocks Beach home damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton recently made the decision to tear it down and…

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Roser Food Pantry, still struggling after hurricanes, in need of donations

October 21, 2025October 22, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Roser Church Food Pantry has been struggling to bounce back following last year’s hurricanes. What You Need To Know The Roser Church Food Pantry is…

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Trooper the dog’s new owner upset over dropped charges

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. – Charges have been dropped against a Hillsborough County man who was accused of leaving a dog tied up as Hurricane Milton approached the area last…

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St. Armands Circle Fall Fine Art Festival returns after last year’s storms

October 16, 2025October 18, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Last year’s hurricanes flooded St. Armands Circle in Sarasota. The road to recovery for the community was lengthy. What You Need To Know The St.…

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Pinellas unveils hurricane recovery programs for vulnerable residents

October 13, 2025October 14, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pinellas County will launch its People First programs next week which will prioritize vulnerable residents with lower incomes who have been struggling to recover from last year’s…

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