The City of St. Petersburg is improving drainage in one South St. Pete neighborhood. The city recently approved a $5.1 million plan.

MIAMI - A North Miami homeowner is suing neighboring property owners, accusing them of failing to manage stormwater runoff that she says has repeatedly flooded her yard and home.

The neighborhoods around Lake Maggiore are closer to flood protection after the St. Petersburg City Council signed off on a new project.

The newly launched state program is covering up to 75% of costs for home elevation, wind mitigation, rebuilding, and even voluntary buyouts.