New leadership at Florida Department of Emergency Management
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There is new leadership at the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Last week, Gov.…
Meals on Wheels checking on homebound seniors in hot weather
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — For 91-year-old Elois Lee, a delivery from Seniors First brings more than food to…
Dry year in Central Florida leaves lake levels below normal
ORLANDO, Fla. — Despite Florida’s reputation for daily summer thunderstorms, much of Central Florida is experiencing one of…
Are you registered for your county’s emergency alerts?
Central Florida counties use opt-in alert systems to send public safety information directly to residents, but registration rates…
Flood insurance prices in Pinellas Park may decrease
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Many Pinellas Park residents may soon see lower flood insurance costs after the city…
St. Pete historic site to add storm protections after Helene
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A historic St. Petersburg site that was submerged during Hurricane Helene is continuing recovery…
St. Pete Beach restaurant open and expanding after storms
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A St. Pete Beach restaurant hit hard by Hurricane Helene is not only back open…
Cooling stations to open in Tampa; view locations
TAMPA — Tampa residents are urged to take precaution as the summer heat reaches extreme levels, and if…
Home elevation demand up in Tampa Bay after 2024 hurricanes
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The demand for elevating low-lying homes in the Tampa Bay area has surged following…
Program helping families still recovering from 2024 storms
WIMAUMA, Fla. — We’re getting close to the start of another hurricane season, but some families are still…
Sunset Beach Pavilion will reopen after Helene, Milton
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — In just a few weeks, Sunset Beach Pavilion on Treasure Island will reopen after…
Orange County financial preparedness for hurricane season
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — As hurricane season approaches, Orange County leaders say preparing for storms is about more…