Hurricane Milton Crane Collapse in St. Petersburg Sparks Debate on Florida's Safety Regulations
Amid Hurricane Milton, a crane fell in St. Petersburg, prompting Governor DeSantis to discuss construction regulation. There were no injuries, and the Tampa Bay Times continues operations remotely. Debate ensues over state regulation of crane safety.
Tampa Completes Storm Preparations as Hurricane Milton Approaches with Sandbags Distributed and Debris Cleared
Tampa finalized preparations as Hurricane Milton nears, distributing sandbags and clearing debris from the prior storm. Free parking is provided for EVs, and residents are advised to stay indoors.
Terror Looms Over Tampa as Hurricane Milton Prepares to Unleash 155 mph Winds and Devastating Storm Surges
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit West Central and Southwest Florida as a major hurricane. The National Weather Service issued warnings for extreme conditions, including winds of 155 mph, storm surges over 9 feet, and significant flooding risks.
Hernando County Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order Ahead of Hurricane Milton, Pet-Friendly Shelter Opens at Challenger K-8 in Spring Hill
Hernando County officials have ordered mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton, particularly for high-risk areas and those in mobile homes, with a public shelter opening at Challenger K-8 that is also pet-friendly.
Tampa Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Milton's Landfall, FEMA and Local Officials Coordinate Response
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins Mayor Castor in Tampa as Hurricane Milton nears, with emergency preparations including a State of Emergency, activated shelters, and mandatory evacuations.












