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Community rallies to support oft-overlooked storm victims
Community efforts are mobilizing to assist lower-income households affected by recent flooding in South St. Petersburg. Over 775 residents, including ...
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Urban League to give out free food Friday
The Pinellas County Urban League is set to distribute free food on Friday, October 4, at its office located at 333 31st St. N. In addition to food, th...
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Airbnb.org offers temporary housing
Airbnb.org is providing free temporary housing for those displaced by Hurricane Helene through partnerships with local organizations like the Florida ...
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Nonprofits to host hurricane relief drive Friday
Multiple nonprofits in St. Petersburg are organizing a hurricane relief drive on Friday, October 4, providing essential supplies such as hot meals, no...
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‘Insurance village’ to open in Clearwater
The Florida Department of Financial Services is set to open an "insurance village" in Clearwater, featuring over 40 insurance companies providing init...
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Floodlines: Shore Acres residents ponder an uncertain future
Residents of Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, are confronting an uncertain future following severe flooding from Hurricane Helene, which caused significan...
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St. Pete council highlights storm heroes and concerns
The St. Petersburg City Council recently convened to discuss the impacts of Hurricane Helene, highlighting the contributions of unsung heroes and ongo...
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Nonprofits provide resources for babies, seniors Thursday
Nonprofits in St. Petersburg are collaborating to provide essential resources for babies and seniors affected by recent storms. The event, hosted by M...
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Feds will foot Florida’s recovery bill for 90 days
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that the federal cost-share for disaster recovery in Florida will increase from 75% to 10...
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SPPD clarifies what constitutes looting
The St. Petersburg Police Department has clarified the definition of looting, emphasizing that residents can safely dry flooded items in their backyar...
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City opens mobile permitting sites
The City of St. Petersburg has launched mobile permitting sites to streamline the permit application process for homeowners dealing with hurricane-rel...
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BetterHelp offers free therapy to hurricane victims
BetterHelp is providing three months of free online therapy to individuals affected by Hurricane Helene. Victims can access this support by using a sp...
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Amid devastation, water rescuers ‘had a job to do’
Water rescuers in St. Petersburg dedicated 96 straight hours to conducting 86 water rescues during Hurricane Helene's devastating storm surge. The int...
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Municipal marina residents still lack power – and certainty
Residents of St. Petersburg's Municipal Marina have been without power for over a week following Hurricane Helene, leading to feelings of abandonment ...
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Prine’s Hello in There Foundation helping Gulfport residents
Fiona Whelan Prine's Hello in There Foundation is actively assisting residents of Gulfport, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Having face...
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Helene death toll rises to 12 in Pinellas County
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office reported a tragic increase in the death toll to 12 due to Hurricane Helene, with fatalities occurring in various ...
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St. Pete council member launches storm survey
Councilmember John Muhammad of St. Petersburg has initiated an online survey to gather public feedback on the city’s preparation, response, and recove...
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Port Tampa Bay workers join national strike
Dozens of longshoremen at Port Tampa Bay participated in a national strike, demanding a 75% pay raise and restrictions on automated machinery in their...
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Tampa International Airport Wins Two USA Today Awards
Tampa International Airport has achieved significant recognition by winning two awards in USA Today's 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, specifically...
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Seabird sanctuary survives Helene with no loss of life
The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores has reported no loss of life among its birds following Hurricane Helene's storm surge. Staff and volunt...