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Inside the Rays Stadium Solutions Evolution • St. Pete Catalyst


Inside the Rays Stadium Solutions Evolution • St. Pete Catalyst

Removing — and repairing — what's left of Tropicana Field's mangled roof was a priority for St. Petersburg officials and contractors in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Documents received from the catalyst show that construction officials met with at least one specialized construction company the day after Milton landed. In an email dated Friday, […]

Much of the worst damage in Milton came from wind, not water


Much of the worst damage in Milton came from wind, not water

(Bloomberg) — Hurricane Milton's devastating path across Florida has claimed at least 10 lives, left millions without power and destroyed homes and crops. Authorities warn that it could take days to assess the full extent of the damage. Most read by Bloomberg Milton delivered a quick, hard blow to the center of the state, racing […]

Death toll rises to 16


Death toll rises to 16

Streets are still flooded following the storm surge in Milton, Naples, Florida Storm surge caused flooded streets in parts of Naples, Florida, even after Hurricane Milton left the area. As authorities in Florida worked to restore power to more than two million homes and businesses in the wake of Hurricane Milton, flooding remained inundated in […]

Tropicana Field's roof was torn off by Hurricane Milton


Tropicana Field's roof was torn off by Hurricane Milton

Watch: Hurricane Milton's Impact on Pinellas County FOX 13's Regina Gonzalez shows us some of the extensive damage Hurricane Milton caused in Pinellas County, including tearing off a large portion of the roof at Tropicana Field. This comes as access to the district will be closed from Thursday morning. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Tropicana Field […]

Tropicana Field becomes base camp as Milton approaches Tampa, Florida


Tropicana Field becomes base camp as Milton approaches Tampa, Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Tropicana Field will be designated as a 10,000-person base camp for debris removal operations and first responders as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. How does Milton compare to other infamous hurricanes? After the devastating Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton has the potential to become one of the most notorious hurricanes. Tropicana […]

Florida's homeless law prohibits homeless people from sleeping on public property


Florida's homeless law prohibits homeless people from sleeping on public property

Florida's homeless law is now in effect. On Tuesday, sleeping and camping on public lands was banned in the state and campgrounds must be set up to accommodate the homeless community. Bill 1365, formerly House Bill (HB) 1365, will make it illegal for people struggling with homelessness to sleep outside on public property. “HB 1365 […]