Event Brief
St. Pete newlyweds still displaced after Helene
Filed: Jun 08, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: St. Pete newlyweds say FEMA ordered demolition, but they were denied aid due to having flood insurance.
WHO: Brennan and Katie McDonnell
WHAT: Newlyweds remain displaced after Hurricane Helene; their flooded home was demolished on FEMA orders, and they were denied disaster assistance because they had flood insurance.
WHEN: Jun 07, 2026 at 11:18 PM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, FL
WHY: FEMA ordered demolition of their flooded home after Hurricane Helene, but they were denied disaster assistance because they had flood insurance.
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