After a Hurricane hits, people try to put their lives and homes back together and one of the first places they turn to is their insurance company and flood insurance pays for much of the damage.

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for man who was reported going overboard off of a 43-foot houseboat along Florida's Gulf coast.

The Coast Guard and other marine units are searching for man reported overboard near Longboat Key.

Officials on Florida's Gulf Coast island of Longboat Key have started trapping several peacocks because of repeated complaints that the colorful birds are creating a mess and destroying property.

An uptick in the peacock population is ruffling some feathers on the Gulf coast island of Longboat Key.

A suspicious metal object found sticking out of a gas tank caused the Manatee County Sheriff's Bomb Squad to be called out to Long Boat Key Friday afternoon.

Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum is running for governor instead of a second term. He is the first major Republican to get in the race.

As Tax Day arrives and TEA parties are held around the country, 10 Connects Reporter Preston Rudie goes 1-on-1 with Congressman Vern Buchanan to talk pork, the federal budget and Buchanan's apparent invitation to play basketball at the White House.

Preston Rudie was in Longboat Key as the storm was off the coast. Watch
his video blog here by clicking on the link to the right.

High waves and two to three feet of storm surge left many nests underwater, cutting off the developing eggs from needed oxygen.

Passengers at Tampa International Airport are edgy and suspicious about their luggage after three handlers were arrested and charged with stealing items from bags.

The man credited with building the first indoor tennis facility has died in Florida. Jerry Schneider was 87.

Harry and Melinda's letters from the sea! Check out the blog from our adventurous Bradenton couple sailing the Caribbean for a year.