TAMPA, FL – A woman in her 70s died Thursday after being struck by a falling tree branch in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall just the day before. This incident occurred before 11 a.m. on North Nebraska Avenue, amid hurricane reconstruction efforts and the debris cleanup procedure, WFLA…
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News: St. Pete’s Tropicana Field roof totaled by Hurricane Milton
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Even Tropicana Field Stadium’s roof panels were no match for the dangerous Hurricane Milton, as most were torn apart due to the 101 mph winds. According to Fox 13 News, the winds were strong enough to break through the fiberglass, only sparing two roof panels. Tropicana…
News: Plane lands in Tampa Bay, sending 3 men to hospital
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Three men, between the ages of 25 to 40, had to go to the hospital after their plane crashed and submerged into Tampa Bay waters Tuesday. St. Petersburg Fire Rescue told Tampa Bay Times that the four passengers were coming from Albert Whitted Airport, located in…
Hurricane Milton: What to Expect County by County in Tampa Bay
As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, Hurricane Milton’s wind speeds have picked back up to 155 mph and is anticipated to make landfall this week over Florida’s west coast as at least a category 3 storm. You can follow the latest updates here. Here is what residents can expect…
News: Officials investigate Bay Pines Blvd. crash in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Pinellas County officials are investigating the circumstances behind a Friday afternoon crash on Bay Pines Boulevard East that prompted closures. First responders announced this collision and closure around 12:56 p.m., WTSP and a Pinellas Traffic X post revealed. All lanes have reopened since. 12:56 PM, Oct…
News: Lealman fire crews rescue 15 from flooded St. Pete neighborhood
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Lealman firefighters had to rescue 15 people from the flooded 42nd Avenue neighborhood seen along a sea of impacted homes on Friday following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Fire crews did not comment on whether anyone was injured. However, photos from ABC Action News indicate that the…
What You Should Know About Filing a Post-Storm Insurance Claim | Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, and Pinellas County
Hurricane Helene, the strongest storm to strike the Tampa Bay area in 103 years, claimed the lives of 12 people after making landfall on September 26, 2024. Pinellas County, which spans a 20-mile (32-kilometer) strip of barrier islands from St. Petersburg to Clearwater, suffered the most damage. In minutes, mansions,…
News: Two vehicles collide in North Port, claiming one life
NORTH PORT, FL – At least one person lost their life in a two-vehicle crash on I-75 near River Road Monday, YourSun reports. Florida Highway Patrol shut down I-75 South between Jacaranda Boulevard and River Road for their investigation and for the crews’ scene clearance process. FHP has not stated…
News: Driver fatally hits 27-year-old man changing tire in Venice
VENICE, FL – A 27-year-old man was changing a tire on his Kia vehicle, went into on-coming I-75 Traffic, and got hit by a Toyota Corolla, leading to his death Monday. This incident happened before 4:45 a.m. near River Road, according to ABC Action News. The 27-year-old man passed away…
News: 6 hurt, 1 killed in pursuit-multi-auto wreck in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A Toyota Camry driver declined to pull over for a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and fled the scene, leading to a multi-auto crash that injured six people and claimed one life. The events unfolded before 3 a.m. Saturday, when for reasons unclear, the Toyota Camry had…