Hurricanes

Tampa Bay Rays 5 days ago

Florida city council changes mind on paying to repair Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark after hurricane ripped roof off

The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark.

CMA Awards 5 days ago

CMA Awards honor Hurricane Helene victims during show; Luke Combs, Eric Church pay tribute

Luke Combs and Eric Church raised over $24 million for victims of Hurricane Helene in their home state of North Carolina. Combs and Church honored those affected during the CMA Awards.

House of Representatives November 19

FEMA must be 'completely revamped,' House Republican from hurricane-battered district tells agency chief

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., questioned how FEMA could continue to confidently claim no political discrimination within the agency without a complete investigation.

House Of Representatives Politics November 19

House Republicans eye FEMA fund overhaul ahead of high-stakes hearing on Helene recovery

Rep. Gary Palmer is leading new legislation to replenish FEMA disaster relief funding using unspent funds the agency has elsewhere.

House of Representatives November 18

Biden asks Congress for $98 billion in Helene, Milton disaster relief funding

President Biden is asking Congress for nearly $100 billion in disaster relief to deal with storms Milton and Helene.

FEMA November 18

Former FEMA employee slams agency on equity focus after official tells workers to avoid homes with Trump signs

A former FEMA employee said that the guidance to skip over houses with Trump signs and banners is part of a larger DEI emphasis within the agency,

Tampa Bay Rays November 14

Rays reach deal for interim home ballpark for next season as St. Petersburg weighs Tropicana Field repairs

The Tampa Bay Rays have been searching for a temporary place to call home since Tropicana Field was extensively damaged by Hurricane Milton.

Hurricanes November 14

Hurricane Helene: More than 100 reported dead in North Carolina, 7 unaccounted for

Authorities in North Carolina have confirmed 102 storm-related fatalities from Hurricane Helene and say 7 people are unaccounted for.

Tampa Bay Rays November 12

Tropicana Field roof repairs could be done by Rays' 2026 season; MLB team will need temporary home for 2025

While the roof at Tropicana Field was significantly damaged after Hurricane Milton made landfall last month, the 34-year-old stadium appears to remain structurally sound.

FEMA November 12

Fired FEMA employee says instructions to skip Trump homes were part of ‘colossal avoidance’ policy

A FEMA supervisor fired for instructing subordinates to skip over houses with Trump signs says her actions were consistent with agency guidance and were not isolated to her team alone.