Tampa Bay Lends Hand for Hurricane Ian Relief
From one beach to another, here’s how Tampa Bay raised money for Hurricane Ian relief.
Storm Coverage
Nicole’s High Winds Shut Down Skyway Bridge
“The Skyway Bridge is closed to all traffic due to high winds now at 50 miles per hour.,” Florida Highway Patrol announced Thursday morning.
TIMB on Monthlong Mission for Hurricane Ian Donations
The Treasure Island and Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting an ongoing gift card and cash drive for for the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, an area hard-hit by Hurricane Ian.
Ian Duo Drank, Ate, Charged w/ Burglary on Boat
Two kayakers took shelter on a sailboat during Hurricane Ian. Police have charged them with burglary.
Gulfport Working on Removal of Ian Debris
And you thought that pile of limbs in your yard was big. Picture this: a 2,000-square-foot, four-story building. That’s how much vegetation Gulfport sanitation workers have collected since Ian blew through Florida. The only question now: What to do with it?
The Lessons of Irma: Gulfport Storm Prep Pays Off
With every storm, government officials learn more and tweak the process. Thanks to lessons learned in 2017, Gulfport fared better than some of its neighbors during Hurricane Ian.
A List of Places in Pinellas Accepting Hurricane Ian Supplies
From Indian Rocks Beach to Gulfport, here’s a list of places accepting donations for those hardest hit by Hurricane Ian.
Taste of the Beaches Donates to Sanibel After Ian Destruction
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce rerouted future funds from the 2022 Taste of the Beaches to benefit The Islands of Sanibel Captiva Chamber. The islands suffered major damage from Hurricane Ian, including the islands’ only bridge back to the mainland.
Ian Update #23: Debris and Trash in Pinellas
Cities across South Pinellas and on the beaches have started collected yard debris from Hurricane Ian. Here’s what you need to know in your city.
Ian Update #22: Gulfport Yard, Trash Pickup
Gulfport residents whose trash didn’t get collected today (Thursday, Sept. 29) will get it picked up tomorrow. Pinellas County’s solid waste facility didn’t open today, so Gulfport had no place to bring garbage. Instead, crews focused on clearing the streets of branches and debris.
Ian Update #21: When Will Gulfport, Pinellas Get Power Back?
Duke Energy reports almost 700,000 outages for their Florida customers. Here’s what we know (and what we don’t) about when your neighborhood could get power restored.
UPDATED Ian Update #20: St. Pete Beach – Do Not Use Water
St. Pete Beach has 12 lift stations offline, which means the City cannot handle moving water. They ask that anyone on the beach refrain from using any water.
