Crane Collapse Damages Historic St. Petersburg Building During Hurricane Milton

The Tampa Bay Times continues operations despite damage to its headquarters from a crane collapse caused by the hurricane's strong winds.

The crane fell from a construction site across the street, damaging several floors of the building housing the Tampa Bay Times and other businesses.
Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the developers for not removing heavy equipment before the storm and held a press conference at the scene.
No injuries were reported, as the building was evacuated prior to the hurricane's arrival.
The Tampa Bay Times has maintained its operations remotely, drawing on experience from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Damage assessments are ongoing, with concerns about water damage to equipment and uncertainty about when staff can return to the building.