NewsSt. Pete RisingMay 19, 2026Hillsborough County
St. Petersburg Reviews Crane Safety Rules Following Hurricane Milton Collapse
St. Petersburg officials are reviewing new crane safety and hurricane preparedness measures following the collapse of a 500-foot-tall crane during Hurricane Milton. The incident, which occurred at the Residences at 400 Central, caused significant damage to the Tampa Bay Times building and forced the permanent relocation of its tenants.
Read the full story at St. Pete RisingWhy It Matters
The city is implementing new safety protocols for tower cranes to mitigate risks to downtown infrastructure and residents ahead of the June 1st hurricane season.
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location490 1st Avenue South“The address of the building struck by the crane.”dollar amount46“Number of stories in the Residences at 400 Central tower.”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the crane collapse occurred and where new safety measures are bei”OrganizationPublic Service and Infrastructure Committee“The committee responsible for reviewing crane safety and infrastructure prepared”otherHurricane Milton“The weather event that caused the crane collapse.”dollar amount400“Part of the address for the tower.”dollar amount500“Height of the crane in feet.”locationResidences at 400 Central“The 46-story tower where the crane was attached.”OrganizationTampa Bay Times“The tenant of the building damaged by the crane collapse.”dollar amount490“Part of the address for the damaged building.”dateJune 1st“The start date of hurricane season.”