ORLANDO, Fla. — According to FEMA, between hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, more than 72,000 national flood insurance claims were filed. Just a month after Hurricane Helene, FEMA reported more ...

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Sunset Beach resident Grant Smith and his wife decided many years ago that if disaster ever struck their 1940s cottage-style home, they would knock it down and rebuild. Then ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In neighborhoods battered by frequent storms and flooding, in the future staying put safely may require living higher. RELATED: Florida family chooses to lift home rather than ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After a tough hurricane season, homes are literally being lifted out of flood-prone areas. While home lifting isn't new, it's becoming more common in the Tampa Bay area due to ...