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Hurricane Helene

Two weeks after Hurricane Milton, many Florida communities are still flooded

Some rivers along interior Florida remain in major flood stage. While the water is receding, it’s a slow drain for many flood-stricken areas.
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Citrus growers in Florida look for state and federal aid after hurricanes

The Florida Citrus Commission Chair will pressure Congress to pass agricultural disaster assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
USF researchers measured Treasure Island's Sunset Beach post-Hurricane Helene. The red line represents where the sand was before the storm. Photo provided by Ping Wang for WMNF News.

How back-to-back hurricanes impacted Florida’s Gulf Coast

Sand dunes provide a first line of defense for beach communities. But following back-to-back hurricanes, the dunes along the coastlines experienced significant damage, where its line of defense washed away. Cheryl Hapke is a researcher...

Rising rivers & ongoing freshwater flooding after Hurricane Milton in Florida

Several central and northern Florida lakes and rivers may continue to remain above flood stage for weeks and perhaps months.

Hillsborough officials announce property tax relief after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Listen: In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, many people have concerns about their property taxes, and Hillsborough County officials are helping residents find tax relief.  Bob Henriquez is the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. ...

Activists urge DeSantis to invest in climate change solutions after Milton and Helene

Listen:  Governor Ron DeSantis has denied climate change has any effect on worsening storms. Now, a group of activists called on DeSantis to do more to address climate change. A small group of activists and...

Expert says Helene was ‘most extreme erosion event’ locally

Hurricane Helene has reshaped the Gulf Coast. The United States Geological Survey said erosion is to blame. Kara Doran is a scientist at the USGS in St. Petersburg. She said sand dunes are essential in...
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Officials say debris in Pinellas is ‘unprecedented’

Officials say the storm debris in Pinellas County is “unprecedented.” Communications Director Barbara Hernandez said compared to other storms, Hurricane Helene was “astronomically different.” With a forecast of 4 to 6 inches of rain over...

After Hurricane Helene, can renters get disaster assistance from FEMA?

Listen: Hurricane Helene’s storm surge left destruction in its wake for many renters and homeowners, but there is relief that people may not know is available to them.  Renters, along with homeowners, can file claims...

The Scoop: Fri. Oct. 4, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The deadline to register to vote is Monday. While in Gulfport residents are helping each other recover from Helene.
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Tropical moisture is coming to the Tampa Bay area, increasing the flood risk

FPREN forecasts between 4 and 8 inches of rain, with some spots that could receive 12 inches during the next 7 days.
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Hurricane Helene’s estimated insured losses so far: 84,000 claims for $835 million

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website showed $835,853,221 in estimated insured losses.

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