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Homeowner: Lifting hurricane-damaged home costs fraction of new build
Knowing his home wouldn’t pass FEMA’s 50% rule, Treasure Island resident Grant Smith decided to lift his 1940s cottage-style home.
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Knowing his home wouldn’t pass FEMA’s 50% rule, Treasure Island resident Grant Smith decided to lift his 1940s cottage-style home.
After more than seven months, the badly hurricane damaged Lake Vista Recreation Center reopened this week.
Major fixes could be coming to hurricane-damaged Pier 60 sooner rather than later.
From their dock, Lisa and Robert Faison have seen the bridge deteriorate with time and their slice of paradise in Tarpon Springs change.
For real estate agent Sunny Duann, every home a Realtor sells is important.
With the help of social media, Mothers Helping Mothers in Sarasota has been able to help hundreds of moms.
A Manatee County Commissioner is pushing to allow government employees to conceal carry at work.
A Manatee County Commissioner is pushing to allow government employees to conceal carry at work.
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation says the survey is the first of its kind in the state and can be used to improve mental health resources.
Heavy rain storms this week have led to flooding in South Tampa neighborhoods. Residents said it was caused by just 15 minutes of rain.
The draft plan allocates $159 million in HUD funds to areas like housing and infrastructure to help people impacted by Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.
A campaign coordinator with Speak Up For Wildlife says the problem is humans moving in on bears' territory, not overpopulation.
American Legion Post holds ceremony to also bring attention to the needs of their historic building. If repairs are not made, it could be shut down.
After losing help from two churches, Greater Brandon Meals on Wheels is unable to feed some clients on Tuesdays.
The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020 brought DEI to the forefront to address racial inequality and create an inclusive environment.
UTampa's President is aiming for an 80% student graduation rate within six years. The current rate is 62%.
As we recognize Pride Month, a pair who has made the Sunshine City their home is also enchanting audiences.
Sadly, Patrick Brathwaite passed away this week in late May after his weeks long struggle.
A St. Pete family affected by cancer is participating in Swim Across America which is a swim to raise research funds.
A newly licensed Polk county truck driver from the deaf community is inspiring others with his achievements.
The expo, which is taking place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., offers disaster relief resources in English and Spanish.
Hurricane Helene flooded the two patient transplant houses.
Liz Martin founded Operation Jack’s Village in memory of her 13-year-old son who died by suicide in 2020.
The property was severely damaged by flooding and storms in 2024.
Jacob Gmitter, a graduating senior at Harrison School of The Arts, is headed to the University of Florida on a Bright Futures scholarship.
Florida has the highest unintentional drowning death rate for children in the nation, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Students at the Boys and Girls club will learn how to plant their own food thanks to a grant.
Capt. Eric Davis took Spectrum News out on the water, to show how far out some of the damage went.
Tampa Bay gears up for the 2023 NFL season as many storylines develop during minicamp that will be crucial for the team's success moving forward.
Wirfs is tapping into his muscle memory from his days as a left tackle at Iowa University.
Misemer says he grew up hearing awesome stories about his dad's glory days on the field at Eckerd College and wanted to follow in his footsteps.
Tampa Bay Bucs start minicamp from June 13-15.
Marissa Mowry came in contact with the victim when she was hired by the victim's family as a nanny.
One Hillsborough County agency is ramping up its incentives for its bilingual employees - and the benefits go far beyond the workplace.
Health experts say it should be safe with a few proper precautions.
Latinos in Action teaches leadership, personal development and biculturalism to students at Pierce Middle School.
On the Town in Winter Haven, where SEA LIFE Florida opens at LEGOLAND Florida Resort.
Dalton Discovery Center at Nature Conservancy of Southwest Florida offers a glimpse of beauty and challenges in Sunshine State.
In the Chef's Kitchen at Chef & the Baker in South Tampa where lemon meringue rules.
Captain D with Day Trippin Boat tour takes guests on the waters off Manatee County.
Lobbyist-Turned-Sommelier Opens Wine Shop Near FL Capitol
So far, top lawmakers have stopped short of banning workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Industry executives urged lawmakers to allocate more money to recruiting and retaining nurses and nurses assistants.
Senate President Wilton Simpson called Florida's newly appointed surgeon general's recent behavior "unprofessional."
When school breaks for the summer, as many as one in four kids lose reliable daily meals.
Days into hurricane season 2025 and Tampa International Airport officials say the facility is prepared in the event of tropical weather.
The Summer Haul Pass for students is available in Pasco County through August 31.
The projects are part of the county’s five-year stormwater master plan that Public Works has been working on for months.
And every Jan. 6, Tarpon Springs is the home to the biggest Epiphany Celebration outside of Greece.
One local pilot received grant money to replace belongings damaged by floodwaters.
The charitable organization targets isolated seniors for gift giving.
Calls come from loved ones who haven't seen family in awhile and notice a change in behavior
A Tampa woman is devoting her time and energy into teaching others about the health of our environment, in the hope of saving it.
As more Americans face food insecurity, a Tampa-based organization continues feeding the hungry.
Everyday Hero Shawn Jayroe is the founder of RVR Horse Rescue in Plant City.
Everyday Hero Melissa Edwards is the director at the Avian Animal Hospital in Largo and manager at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary.
The affordable housing conversation continued with new proposals and growing concerns about adequate funding.
Experts say that outdated perceptions of quality and design pose key challenges for the mobile home industry.
Across Florida, the housing voucher gap is tens of thousands per county.
The restoration will involve updated paint, new windows, and the creation of public meeting spaces.
Shaffer started Ecomersion at the end of 2019, with a goal to show people first-hand the importance of environments.
So instead Fitzgerald is here every single weekend on the St. Pete Pier, fighting for his country the best way he knows how.
There are 40 women on the team, each diagnosed with some type of cancer.
“The basic idea is a machine can do what people can do, emulating human thought,” said Dr. Hines, creator of Perfect Coaches.
More than 177,000 Cubans have fled the island for the U.S. since last October.
The 2018 measure was supported by 57% of the voters before it was ultimately voided by the Florida Supreme Court.
A website has been designed to help individuals and family members trying to overcome addiction to search and compare licensed treatment sites.
Giffords Florida released a survey Friday showing strong support for candidates who back gun-safety legislation.
Tony Williams has turned what he learned in prison into owning a business.
One daughter of a late veteran says she's committed to caring for others.
The Kady Haynes Beauty for Ashes Project supports women with metastatic breast cancer.
Users have reported experiencing issues accessing the new site.
The local chapter first began walking in January 2024.
Payton Hollenbeck said she tossed the bottle into the ocean 8 years ago.
The City Council will vote on Thursday to approve the extension.
The Resilient St. Pete Resident Task Force will tour its final three neighborhoods on Saturday.
For the first time in the history of the Ought to Be a Law program in Hillsborough County schools, lawmakers passed three student bills.
Leaders at the nonprofit say the organization needs some extra community support this year to put on its annual summer camp for kids.
The chief of security for Hillsborough County Schools says while there is more flexibility, students’ safety will not be compromised.
HCC celebrated the official ribbon cutting for the new space on campus on Wednesday.
The base has two treatment systems up and running.
Plans that have been in the works for years are coming to fruition.
A week that makes a lasting impression in the city of Dayton.
A way to give back and see the city from a different perspective.
Hundreds had to be rescued from The Standard Apartments in Clearwater after Hurricane Milton. Repair work there is still being done.
In St. Pete, there is a scramble to try and find a place for those young people who were living on campus at the job training facility.
Students and staff recently learned the program is being paused, meaning all program operations are suspended.
Bior Guigni has competed in sports for years. Now, she's the head of the Bay area organization that has the state's largest Pride parade.
Guests must book in advance for a tour.
The hour class runs from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
The Lakeland Antique Mall is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Wonder House is open year-round with a variety of different tours and events.
Neighbors would like to see a crosswalk at the intersection of Dale Mabry Hwy and Idlewild Ave in Tampa.
City officials say speed humps will be installed on the roadway by the end of the month.
Drivers say the toll booths for the Skyway Bridge are slowing down increasing traffic on the bridge.
It’s a planned 22-mile network of paths for pedestrians and bicyclists to connect Tampa.
