Beth Rousseau

Tampa

Reporter at WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL)

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Popular Pinellas bar reopens with hurricane-safe renovations

1 week ago | wfla.com | Beth Rousseau

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Business owners dealing with hurricane damage are building back with future storms in mind. At Rick T’s in Treasure Island, the staff is celebrating the end of renovations. Owner Brad Piche said they took every step possible to hurricane-proof the restaurant, which has been an area staple for decades. According to Piche, all the drywall in the restaurant has been replaced with waterproof material. He said they also swapped the wooden deck and bar for concrete.
Hillsborough crews clear storm drains with robot ahead of storm season

1 week ago | wfla.com | Beth Rousseau

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Work is underway in Hillsborough County to prevent neighborhood flooding during hurricane season. The county has two robots workers lower down into the drainage system and a camera shows if the pipe is clogged or clean. David Merritt with the public works department says crews use a two-part system to clear the drains.
St. Pete leaders to discuss additional funding for Tropicana Field repairs

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Beth Rousseau

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – St. Petersburg officials are considering multiple contract changes to raise the budget for repairs at Tropicana Field. Next week, they’ll discuss adding millions of dollars to help salvage the stadium and clean it out. The stadium sits seemingly untouched since Hurricane Milton. Outside, the roof is gone. Inside, there’s damage caused by the storm and continued exposure to the elements.
St. Pete awarded more than $150M in funding for hurricane recovery

1 week ago | wfla.com | Beth Rousseau

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – City leaders in St. Petersburg want feedback on how they should spend more than $150 million in federal hurricane recovery money. The strength of hurricanes Idalia and Helene shocked families in the area. “I’m seeing some devastation like I have not seen in a long time,” homeowner Tom Bowers said. Some are even more surprised by the long-lasting effects of the storms.
St. Pete awarded more than $150M in funding for hurricane recovery

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Beth Rousseau

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – City leaders in St. Petersburg want feedback on how they should spend more than $150 million in federal hurricane recovery money. The strength of hurricanes Idalia and Helene shocked families in the area. “I’m seeing some devastation like I have not seen in a long time,” homeowner Tom Bowers said. Some are even more surprised by the long-lasting effects of the storms.
Passengers expect delays, cancellations during return from holiday weekend

1 week ago | wfla.com | Beth Rousseau

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Millions are traveling home from their holiday weekend on Tuesday. When it comes to flights on holiday weekends, passengers take extra precautions to avoid issues. Aude Mahieu said she’s been burned by airline problems. “I’ve experienced delays before, sometimes we even have to reschedule on a different flight. We missed a whole day of vacation,” Mahieu said. Flight Aware reports 7 cancellations and 139 delays at Tampa International Airport on Memorial Day.
Passengers expect delays, cancellations during return from holiday weekend

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Beth Rousseau

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Millions are traveling home from their holiday weekend on Tuesday. When it comes to flights on holiday weekends, passengers take extra precautions to avoid issues. Aude Mahieu said she’s been burned by airline problems. “I’ve experienced delays before, sometimes we even have to reschedule on a different flight. We missed a whole day of vacation,” Mahieu said. Flight Aware reports 7 cancellations and 139 delays at Tampa International Airport on Memorial Day.
Brandon mom competes in International Mermaid Olympics

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Beth Rousseau

BRANDON, Fla. (WFLA) — A Brandon mom is trading in her legs for a fin and heading to the 2025 ‘Merlympics’. Mandy Walker spends hours training at the High 5 pool in Brandon every day, preparing to test her skills against other mermaids from around the world. “When it took to the water as something I could do with my mermaid passion, add the sport of mermaiding – it was a match made in heaven,” Walker describes.
Record-breaking travel predicted for Memorial Day weekend. Here’s the best time to hit the road

2 weeks ago | snntv.com | Beth Rousseau

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Memorial Day weekend is expected to break travel records. AAA predicts millions will board flights or hit the roads across the state. Local families started their trek before sunrise Friday morning. “Most definitely leave early, especially how the population has been in Tampa lately. I leave an hour early, try to get there an hour before time to depart,” traveler Reddrick Brown said.
Record-breaking travel predicted for Memorial Day weekend. Here’s the best time to hit the road

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Beth Rousseau

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Memorial Day weekend is expected to break travel records. AAA predicts millions will board flights or hit the roads across the state. Local families started their trek before sunrise Friday morning. “Most definitely leave early, especially how the population has been in Tampa lately. I leave an hour early, try to get there an hour before time to depart,” traveler Reddrick Brown said.