Resiliency is the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from challenges, which objectively describes Pinellas County’s tourism industry. Visitors contributed a record $8.29 million to local...
While Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered St. Petersburg over five months ago, the city remains under a local state of emergency order. Mayor Ken Welch’s declaration...
Several local officials recently implored beachfront property owners to sign construction easements before a Feb. 28 deadline; their last-minute push failed to garner the necessary support....
Long-term recovery is ongoing, and those who stood up to make a difference are continuing to be honored, nearly five months after back-to-back hurricanes rocked the...
St. Petersburg residents, small business owners and city employees still reeling from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will soon receive additional support from their neighbors. Officials will...
St. Petersburg will not deactivate water service or continue charging late fees for households that have received exorbitant utility bills in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene...
Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg will receive a combined $973.7 million in federal storm recovery funding – provided officials meet strict criteria and...
Dylan Hubbard described Boca Ciega Bay as a “doody-brown color” in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. “I mean, it was really ugly,” he said....
The City of St. Petersburg incurred at least $247.3 million in costs associated with Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with over half stemming from debris collection efforts....
A person would have to spend $100,000 daily for nearly 67 consecutive years to equal an unprecedented hurricane season’s financial toll on the area. Cathie Perkins,...
