WPTV finds fatal flaw in homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton tornadoes
A WPTV investigation found 100,000 homes across the state of Florida are sitting ducks, and aren't built up to federal safety ...
'It's going to be crazy': Indian River County deputies advise residents to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton
WPTV has obtained body camera video from the Indian River County Sheriff's Office that shows the tense moments that occurred ...
Hurricane survivors say they still struggle four months after Milton
Nearly four months after Hurricane Milton hit, affected Hillsborough County residents are still seeking help after Go Fund Me ...
Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says
A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed ...
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Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office honors deputies who went above and beyond during Hurricane Milton
On Tuesday evening, the Okeechobee Sheriff's Office held its annual award ceremony highlighting deputies who went above and ...
Ex-FEMA higher-up who told staffers to avoid pro-Trump hurricane victims engaged in illegal political activity: federal watchdog
Engaging in political activity while on duty and using her official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the results of an election” is a violation of the Hatch Act, the ...
Tampa to provide $3.2 million for hurricane victims
Tampa will be providing $3.2 million for victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
'My entire house for $9,400': Months after Milton, Lake Bonny residents remain in limbo
It's taken months for answers from insurers and FEMA as they try to rebuild after Hurricane Milton, and for many, those ...
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Rays prepare for uncertain future, playing home games at Steinbrenner Field this season
The Rays are used to uncertainty as they prepare for a regular season with home games at Tampa’s Steinbrenner Field, the spring training base of the New York Yankees. Hurricane Milton ripped the roof ...
What’s next for Tampa’s hurricane-battered Beer Can Island? Cryptocurrency.
When Pine Key reopens, owners plan to accept payment for drinks, concert tickets and more using a new meme coin.
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How much does Florida's price gouging law actually protect you during a hurricane emergency?
It's illegal to jack up the price of essentials during a declared emergency, but thousands of Floridians say it's happening across the state.
Pasco residents plead for help with floodwaters still surrounding homes post-hurricane
Frustrated neighbors in Pasco County are calling on city leaders for help pumping out floodwaters still surrounding their ...