Michael Paluska is a Special Projects Reporter for WFTS-TV in Tampa, Florida. With a focus on local news, Michael covers a wide range of topics including politics, community events, human interest stories, and environmental issues. His reporting aims to shed light on important issues impacting the Tampa Bay area and to provide a voice to the community.
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Michael Paluska's local coverage in Florida, primarily focuses on culture & society, weather, entertainment news and government & politics. His articles often revolve around community events, legislation, environment and local happenings.
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By: Michael Paluska
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Over 500 people were rescued during Hurricane Milton at the Standard Apartments in Clearwater. Dozens of vehicles were also destroyed. Now, survivors with no place to go decided to set up camp in the grass in the Best Buy parking lot across the street.
FEMA guidelines lead to more head-scratching TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — There are specific guidelines municipalities must follow to be reimbursed
By: Michael Paluska
By Michael Paluska, WFTS via CNN Newsource Published Oct. 19, 2024 at 12:42 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
By: Michael Paluska
Chris and Ryan Zubrick are illusionists who offer a magic show in downtown St. Pete. The community is now rallying behind them after their home flooded during Hurricane Milton.
The Florida Senate Race between Rick Scott and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell enters the final full week of campaigning ahead of Election Day.
By: Michael Paluska
Hundred-year hurricanes are giving researchers a unique look at storm surge.
By: Michael Paluska
About a dozen homes in the Magnolia Valley neighborhood of Pasco County now have a close-up view of a hurricane debris landfill.
As the Buccaneers take on the Chiefs on Monday Night Football, we wanted to see their heroics off the field.
Two hundred-year storm events brought record storm surge, rainfall and winds. The question some are asking now isn’t where people should rebuild, but where we should let nature regain control.
By: Michael Paluska
After being sidelined for more than a month following back-to-back hurricanes, the commercial fisherman in the historic Village of Cortez is back out hunting.
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