Pinellas Hurricane Info

OP-ED: Florida’s SB 2A Hurts Homeowners After Hurricanes

Rick Kriseman September 4, 2023

Florida’s SB 2A is legislation that serves only those who write the campaign checks – the insurance companies.

Cathy Salustri August 30, 2023

Here are Idalia updates for Gulfport and Tampa Bay Beaches. Pass-A-Grille has a sewer issue but elsewhere is good.

Cathy Salustri August 30, 2023

A power outage on 59th Avenue in St. Pete Beach means a sewer outage, too. Officials ask people to stop using water that goes down a drain.

Cathy Salustri August 30, 2023

St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille — along with all the barrier islands in Tampa Bay — remains underwater. Here are some images from St. Pete Beach.

Cathy Salustri August 30, 2023

Yes, the restaurant re-opened briefly, but Gulfport Police Department closed O’Maddy’s, citing dangers to reaching the flooded street corner.

Cathy Salustri August 30, 2023

The Gulfport, Florida floodwaters may look like a great place to splash around, but officials say it’s unsafe because of multiple hazards.

Cathy Salustri August 30, 2023

Here’s what flooding in Gulfport, Florida looked like after Hurricane Idalia passed. Downtown and the Marina District remained flooded.

Cathy Salustri August 30, 2023

Although most of Idalia has passed Tampa Bay, the low-lying parts of the area still have what officials expect to be long-duration flooding.

Cathy Salustri August 29, 2023

Gulfport Florida Mayor Sam Henderson updated the city — with a plea for people to stay inside as Idalia moves past.

Cathy Salustri August 29, 2023

Here’s a look at the start of Gulfport, Florida storm surge. Officials credit the King Tide for this storm sewer saltwater flooding.

Cathy Salustri August 29, 2023

St. Pete Beach officials report storm surge over sea walls near Boca Ciega Drive near 75th Avenue, a few blocks from the bay.

Cathy Salustri August 29, 2023

Will Tampa Bay officials open bridges? The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber has that and other answers for beach businesses.