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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...

Organization distributes thousands of hurricane relief kits to community

Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to rebuild homes, hosted a drive-thru event distributing thousands of free hurricane clean-up kits on Friday. The kits included: cleaning supplies, tarps, ready-to-eat meals, hygiene kits, snack...
signage messed up for a farm.

Volunteers give back to community by cleaning up local farm

Bay area residents would usually be able to attend the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm every other Sunday. But since Hurricane Milton, the farm put visitations on hold.  With Milton’s storm surge and heavy winds on...

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. ...

The Scoop: Fri. Oct. 18, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida residents need to be cautious of a possible bloom of harmful algae containing red tide. The LIFT Academy plans to reopen Monday.

Clearwater school for neurodivergent students picks up the pieces after Hurricane Milton

The LiFT campus has faced over a million dollars worth of damages after Hurricane Milton. The school plans to reopen Monday.

The Scoop: Thurs. Oct. 17th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Get the latest updates after Hurricane Milton. Stay informed about the dangerous bacteria and diseases in the water and the ongoing legal battles in Florida.
WMNF photo of Tampa Bay Times building damaged in Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton by the numbers: what made this hurricane so historic

Two weeks after Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s northern Gulf coast, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on October 9.

Pinellas County sees record number of flesh-eating bacteria cases

Watch: Listen: Many residents in Tampa Bay are cleaning up from Hurricane Milton and Helene, and people will need to watch out for severe, potentially fatal bacteria lurking in floodwater. The bacterium, called Vibrio  Vulnificus,...

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