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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
      • Pemberton Creek flooding

        Local News

        4 insurance villages open to help those impacted by the hurricanes

        Ginny Reese
        Hurricane Camps

        Local News

        Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast opening Hurricane Camps Monday

        Ginny Reese
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        Hillsborough County

        Multi-Agency Resource Center opening in Hillsborough County

        Ginny Reese
      • power line in road

        Hillsborough County

        TECO asks for patience as thousands still wait for power to come back on

        Blake Phillips
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        Pinellas County

        PSTA offering fare-free bus service through October 27th

        Ginny Reese
        McRig to provide free food to St. Pete residents

        Local News

        McRig to provide free food to St. Pete residents

        WFTS Digital Staff
      • FEMA

        Local News

        Meet with FEMA for any disaster relief questions at Hudson Regional Library

        WFTS Digital Staff
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        Local News

        Gov. DeSantis addresses state with Hurricane Milton recovery efforts

        WFTS Digital Staff
        The City of St. Petersburg is partnering with local food trucks to provide free food to those impacted by Hurricane Milton and Helene on Sunday.

        Local News

        Some St. Petersburg food trucks will give free food to those impacted by storm

        WFTS Digital Staff
      • The Florida National Guard has activated almost 6,700 soldiers and airmen in support of Hurricane Milton's efforts.

        Local News

        6,700 soldiers from the Florida National Guard respond to Hurricane Milton

        WFTS Digital Staff
        Hurricane Milton Weather

        Local News

        Hurricane Milton debris collection will begin in Polk County on Monday

        WFTS Digital Staff
        The "Gratitude Reversed Parade" route

        Local News

        Wauchula non-profit hosting parade to thank crews for Hurricane Milton efforts

        WFTS Digital Staff
      • Power lines in Florida

        Local News

        Power for 95% of public power customers restored following Hurricane Milton

        WFTS Digital Staff
        Cleanup efforts in Dana Shores neighborhood as residents are reeling from Hurricane Milton.

        Hillsborough County

        Residents eager to wave goodbye to hurricane-ravished belongings

        Robert Boyd
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        Local News

        File claims for Hurricane Milton damage at the insurance village in Bradenton

        WFTS Digital Staff
      • Hurricane Milton Weather

        Local News

        Hillsborough County closes remaining shelters for Milton recovery efforts

        WFTS Digital Staff
        Feeding Tampa Bay warehouse

        Local News

        State officials hosting food distribution for residents of University Area

        WFTS Digital Staff
        Peace River flooding

        Polk County

        Potential for Peace River flooding as water levels reach 'emergency levels'

        Ginny Reese
      • bottled water

        Citrus, Hernando County

        Resource Center opening in Hernando County to provide food, supplies

        Ginny Reese
        Silver Oaks flooding

        Local News

        Silver Oaks community members say they've never seen flooding like this before

        Ginny Reese
        President Joe Biden arrives in Flro

        Local News

        'Building back stronger': President Biden in Tampa for Hurricane Milton's impact

        Ginny Reese
      • Wesley Chapel flooding

        Local News

        Crews help people leave their homes due to flooding in Wesley Chapel

        Julie Salomone
        Long lines at gas stations

        Local News

        Fuel shortage keeps gas stations closed, long lines at open stores

        Ginny Reese
        USPS

        Local News

        USPS facilities reopen after Milton, full recovery may take more time

        Ginny Reese
      • Flooding in NPR

        Pasco County

        Pasco neighborhoods dealing with flooding in wake of Hurricane Milton

        Erik Waxler
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        Tampa Bay Lightning

        Lightning to open the season on the road, with Tampa Bay on their minds

        Kevin Lewis
        PODs

        Local News

        Comfort stations open across Tampa Bay

        Rebekah Nelson
      • APTOPIX Hurricane Milton Weather

        Biden to visit Florida as state recovers from Hurricane Milton

        Scott Withers
        Hurricane Milton Climate

        National Politics

        Recent hurricanes force officials to make changes ahead of election

        Stephanie Liebergen
        Hurricane Milton Ashes Weather

        NOAA released late hurricane scientist's ashes into Milton’s eye on final flight

        AP via Scripps News
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        Polk County

        Multiple rescued in NW Lakeland after historic flooding from Hurricane Milton

        Rebecca Petit
        Hurricane Milton Weather

        Florida's airports, attractions reopen following Hurricane Milton

        Justin Boggs
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        Sports

        Hurricane Milton forces USF to move football game to Orlando stadium

        Rebekah Nelson
      • Hurricane Milton Damage

        After Milton

        'Very lucky to be alive': Florida homeowners survey damage from Hurricane Milton

        Forrest Saunders
        USCG rescue

        Local News

        WATCH: Coast Guard rescues man clinging to a cooler off Florida coast

        Ginny Reese
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        Polk County

        Maintenance worker clearing storm debris in Polk County dies in crash

        Amanda Boettcher
      • Rescues at The Standard apartments in Clearwater

        Pinellas County

        'It's rough': More than 500 people rescued from flooded FL apartment complex

        Ginny Reese
        Luisa Santos and her daughter Wendy Tantozo

        Hillsborough County

        Tree limb falls and kills Tampa woman on her 73rd birthday

        Adam Walser
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        Hurricane

        Tampa Police rescue 15 people after tree falls on their home during Milton

        Rebekah Nelson
      • Tropicana Field's roof was ripped off by winds from Hurricane Milton

        Local News

        Tropicana Field roof ripped off by winds during Hurricane Milton

        Amanda Boettcher
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        After Milton

        Hurricane Milton impacts felt across Florida

        Bagged gas pump at local gas station

        After Milton

        Tampa Bay residents scramble to find fuel ahead of Hurricane Milton

        Adam Walser
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