Largo Neighbors Still Stunned by EF-1 Tornado, Seeking Donations for Recovery

Woman faces high costs after offer for tornado cleanup falls through

ST. LOUIS - Uyama Umana Hollinshed thought a prayer had been answered when a nonprofit offered to clear the rest of the remaining debris from her home after the May 16th tornado destroyed it. Instead, she learned there are certain requirements for specific demolition, and she’s responsible for the cost. “$18,900 dollars. The payment has to come from me, who has lost everything," Umana-Hollinshed said. "Where would I get that from, you know?” …

Largo neighbors still stunned by EF-1 tornado, seeking donations for recovery

LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) -- Residents in the Ranchero Village community are still stunned after an EF-1 tornado lifted a mobile home off the ground and tipped it over just before it crashed back down. It's been a week and people are banding together to help with recovery. "We get hurricanes, we don't get tornadoes," said Carolyn Johnson. VIDEO: Family of 5 rescued by Coast Guard after becoming stranded miles off Florida coast She's only lived in…

Largo mobile home park braces for heavy rain after tornado left damages to community

Carolyne Johnson says she sustained more than $20,000 worth of damages to her home. Now, her and others are bracing for potential heavy rain and flooding this week.

Schnucks customers, company, donate $110K to help tornado victims

Donations to be shared with United Way of Greater St. Louis, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Schnuck Markets Inc. recently announced that Schnucks customers and the company raised $110,000 to support St. Louis tornado victims following a “Round up at the Register” that concluded on June 10. The two-week campaign allowed customers to choose to round up their grocery purchase to the nearest dollar. Thanks to the generosity of Schnucks custo…