When Hurricane Helene hit Tampa Bay two years ago, a memorial bench in Dunedin was swept away. The family thought it was gone forever, until someone contacted them on social media to let them know it's been found over a thousand miles away on a beach in Bermuda.

A new Fla. law taking effect Oct. 1 makes certain types of rental application fraud a third-degree felony. That includes knowingly using forged financial documents, false identity information or impersonating someone to get a rental home.

Roofing costs are rising as many of the products used in roofing are petroleum-based, along with some being manufactured outside the U.S. The higher costs are putting pressure on local roofing companies as they work to keep budgets under control.

A planned 100-room, 75-foot-tall hotel near the Belleair Causeway is getting mixed reactions in Belleair Bluffs. Some local business owners say it could bring in more customers, while nearby residents worry about traffic, noise, parking and privacy.

Airbnb is committing an initial $250 million to help move stalled housing developments forward nationwide, while partnering with the Florida Housing Coalition to support affordable housing initiatives and policy reforms across the state.

After Hurricane Helene, the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge was filled with sand, damaged furniture, and a missing oceanfront wall. Seven and a half months later, the lodge is back open with hurricane-proof windows and an eye on future protections.

Pasco County Commissioners have approved about $235 million for the Better Future Infrastructure and Mitigation Program. The money will help repair damage from Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton, while also strengthening communities against future storms.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is preparing to debut a first-of-its-kind drone system designed to deliver blood to critically injured patients before they arrive at the hospital.

Mothers Helping Mothers received a $550,000 grant from the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation, the largest grant in the nonprofit’s history. The funding will help the organization grow its staff, improve services and support more families over the next three years.

EVERYDAY HERO: Carla Vaughn organized volunteers at First Central Tower on a recent morning, where the lobby became an assembly line for about 1,000 bagged lunches.

Airbnb is committing an initial $250 million to help move stalled housing developments forward nationwide, while partnering with the Florida Housing Coalition to support affordable housing initiatives and policy reforms across the state.

It's a beautiful start to the day! Enjoy the sunrise and temperatures in the 60s and 70s in Tampa Bay. It will be warmer and more humid by Wednesday.

DESTINATION SPACE: On Monday morning, SpaceX plans to launch its first orbital test of its Starship, which NASA wants to use for its Artemis moon missions.

Two years after Hurricane Helene struck Tampa Bay, some homes in Clearwater’s Island Estates neighborhood are still being rebuilt after flooding damaged the area.

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang departed Chengdu in southwestern China early Sunday aboard a dedicated “FedEx Panda Express” Boeing 777 aircraft, officials said.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers players warmup — and meet a fan — ahead of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium.

Pregame celebrations are underway at Raymond James Stadium, as Tampa Bay Bucs fans prepare for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Bucs are seeking their first win as their current record sits at 0-2. Kickoff is at 4:05 p.m.

U.K. police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks.

A new Florida law taking effect Oct. 1 will make certain types of rental application fraud a third-degree felony, giving landlords another tool to address fraudulent applications while raising concerns about the consequences for renters.

USF’s first two drives of the second half resulted in 22 yards of offense in 11 plays. The next two went 13 plays for 116 yards and 14 points.