Bay Area sandbag sites open ahead of expected wet weather
A little more than a week after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge flooded communities across the Bay Area a tropical system is expected to bring heavy rains to water-logged neighborhoods and sandbag sites are starting to open.
A little more than a week after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge flooded communities across the Bay Area a tropical system is expected to bring heavy rains to water-logged neighborhoods and sandbag sites are starting to open.
Events happening in Tampa this weekend
Loverboy’s song "Working For The Weekend" rang true for Tampans this week, who tried to reestablish a sense of normalcy while cleaning up the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
Loverboy’s song "Working For The Weekend" rang true for Tampans this week, who tried to reestablish a sense of normalcy while cleaning up the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
Hillsborough County's 911 call center got upgraded before Hurricane Helene: 'Game changer'
Thousands of people called 911 for help when Hurricane Helene hit, and those calls came through faster than before in Hillsborough County after a recent system upgrade.
Thousands of people called 911 for help when Hurricane Helene hit, and those calls came through faster than before in Hillsborough County after a recent system upgrade.
Popular Ruskin restaurant battered by Hurricane Helene turns into donation center for families
The Fish House, a popular seafood restaurant in Ruskin, was wrecked by Hurricane Helene's storm surge. But instead of rushing to fix it up, Julie Cockerham, the restaurant's owner, is putting her community first.
The Fish House, a popular seafood restaurant in Ruskin, was wrecked by Hurricane Helene's storm surge. But instead of rushing to fix it up, Julie Cockerham, the restaurant's owner, is putting her community first.
Davis Islands businesses recovering after Hurricane Helene brings record storm surge
The small businesses on Davis Islands have spent the past week cleaning and disinfecting their shops after Hurricane Helene brought around seven feet of storm surge. As of Thursday, some shops were back open while others remain closed.
The small businesses on Davis Islands have spent the past week cleaning and disinfecting their shops after Hurricane Helene brought around seven feet of storm surge. As of Thursday, some shops were back open while others remain closed.
Sandy Perrone Park comfort station inundated with people while others in Hillsborough have room to spare
Hillsborough County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene are taking advantage of several comfort stations that have been set up across the area, but the station at Sandy Perrone Park is packed and officials are asking people to use another location.
Hillsborough County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene are taking advantage of several comfort stations that have been set up across the area, but the station at Sandy Perrone Park is packed and officials are asking people to use another location.
Student pilot survives Hillsborough County plane crash: HCSO
A student pilot walked away from a plane crash near Ruskin on Thursday morning.
A student pilot walked away from a plane crash near Ruskin on Thursday morning.
Deadly shooting under investigation in Tampa
Tampa police are investigating after they say a man was shot to death Wednesday night.
Tampa police are investigating after they say a man was shot to death Wednesday night.
Bay Area charities team up to help kids stand up against bullying
Wee Macree is a Tampa-based charity with a mission: to promote the well-being of every child, with programs and events that give them a chance to grow as leaders.
Wee Macree is a Tampa-based charity with a mission: to promote the well-being of every child, with programs and events that give them a chance to grow as leaders.
Tampa opens 3rd 'comfort station' to help those impacted by Helene
The City of Tampa opened a third comfort station on Thursday to provide essential services for residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
The City of Tampa opened a third comfort station on Thursday to provide essential services for residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
Brandon men brave Hurricane Helene’s wrath to save people trapped by flood waters: ‘It was very eerie’
As Hurricane Helene's storm surge rushed into Tampa Bay, two Bay Area men set out to help anyone who may have been trapped by floodwaters.
As Hurricane Helene's storm surge rushed into Tampa Bay, two Bay Area men set out to help anyone who may have been trapped by floodwaters.
Town ‘n’ Country residents cleaning up after Hurricane Helene: 'It was just a surreal experience'
Town ‘n’ Country residents said Hurricane Helene’s storm surge – coupled with the tides – brought water into their neighborhood so fast, flooding their homes and roads to levels many had never seen before.
Town ‘n’ Country residents said Hurricane Helene’s storm surge – coupled with the tides – brought water into their neighborhood so fast, flooding their homes and roads to levels many had never seen before.
TECO workers head to Georgia to help restore power after Hurricane Helene
With local restoration efforts complete, Tampa Electric sent 115 people to Georgia on Wednesday to help restore power after Hurricane Helene.
With local restoration efforts complete, Tampa Electric sent 115 people to Georgia on Wednesday to help restore power after Hurricane Helene.
Port Tampa Bay longshoremen join national strike, several industries could be affected
A strike involving port workers across the east coast impacted Port Tampa Bay Tuesday, when dozens of longshoremen walked off the job and onto the picket line.
A strike involving port workers across the east coast impacted Port Tampa Bay Tuesday, when dozens of longshoremen walked off the job and onto the picket line.
Florida State Fair announces 2025 theme, one-day flash ticket sale
The Florida State Fair is already gearing up for its 2025 event.
The Florida State Fair is already gearing up for its 2025 event.
Hurricane Helene leaves many families without their homes
Hurricane Helene upended the lives of many people who don't even know where they are going to go to sleep for the next few weeks.
Hurricane Helene upended the lives of many people who don't even know where they are going to go to sleep for the next few weeks.
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa evacuated twice after 2 concealed devices found at casino
Seminole police and the FBI are investigating after two concealed devices were found at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, forcing the casino to evacuate twice.
Seminole police and the FBI are investigating after two concealed devices were found at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, forcing the casino to evacuate twice.
Tampa's South West Shore neighborhood sees record storm surge from Helene
Piles of debris sit on many of the curbs throughout the South West Shore area of Tampa after Hurricane Helene brought record storm surge to the neighborhood.
Piles of debris sit on many of the curbs throughout the South West Shore area of Tampa after Hurricane Helene brought record storm surge to the neighborhood.
Teen girl brings taser to Ruskin middle school because she ‘had a problem with another student’: HCSO
A 13-year-old girl was arrested for bringing a weapon to Beth Shields Middle School on Monday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A 13-year-old girl was arrested for bringing a weapon to Beth Shields Middle School on Monday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Shooter remains at-large after highway shooting: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking the public for help finding the man who fired a gun on Interstate 4 Monday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking the public for help finding the man who fired a gun on Interstate 4 Monday morning.