Clearwater father survives Hurricane Helene on roof, boat: 'Craziest night of my life'
As Hurricane Helene battered Florida's Gulf coast on September 26, thousands of Pinellas County neighbors endured a terrifying night. Among them was Tim Cook, who survived the major storm by climbing onto the roof of his home in North Clearwater Beach.
As Hurricane Helene battered Florida's Gulf coast on September 26, thousands of Pinellas County neighbors endured a terrifying night. Among them was Tim Cook, who survived the major storm by climbing onto the roof of his home in North Clearwater Beach.
Clearwater leaders urge tourists to avoid area during Hurricane Helene recovery: 'Please stay away'
The City of Clearwater echoed the same message as other cities up and down the coast: Avoid the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
The City of Clearwater echoed the same message as other cities up and down the coast: Avoid the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas County death toll rises to 11 after Hurricane Helene: PCSO
Hurricane Helene's death toll in Pinellas County rose to 11 on Tuesday, just under a week after the storm left behind a trail of destruction on Florida's Gulf coast.
Hurricane Helene's death toll in Pinellas County rose to 11 on Tuesday, just under a week after the storm left behind a trail of destruction on Florida's Gulf coast.
Pinellas Barrier Islands reopen as community tries to return to a sense of 'normalcy'
The Barrier Islands in Pinellas County reopened on Tuesday at 4 p.m., but residents, business owners, and county officials encourage people not to go out there unless they need to or are volunteering to help clean up.
The Barrier Islands in Pinellas County reopened on Tuesday at 4 p.m., but residents, business owners, and county officials encourage people not to go out there unless they need to or are volunteering to help clean up.
Helene aftermath: What to do with the new mountains of sand on Bay Area beaches
One major effect of Hurricane Helene is the mountains of sand along Tampa Bay area beaches. Streets in many of the region's beach towns are covered in sand – several feet deep in some spots thanks to record storm surge.
One major effect of Hurricane Helene is the mountains of sand along Tampa Bay area beaches. Streets in many of the region's beach towns are covered in sand – several feet deep in some spots thanks to record storm surge.
Pinellas County deputy seriously injured in crash involving tanker truck on Pasco County road
A Pinellas County deputy suffered serious injuries while on duty in an early morning crash involving a tanker truck in Pasco County, the Florida highway Patrol said.
A Pinellas County deputy suffered serious injuries while on duty in an early morning crash involving a tanker truck in Pasco County, the Florida highway Patrol said.
Two Pinellas schools left with electrical damages after Hurricane Helene
Pinellas County school district leaders met with parents from two schools that will remain closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene, answering questions about what's next for students.
Pinellas County school district leaders met with parents from two schools that will remain closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene, answering questions about what's next for students.
Pinellas residents on barrier islands come back to 'war zone' after Hurricane Helene
Sunset Beach residents said they came back to a war zone after Hurricane Helene.
Sunset Beach residents said they came back to a war zone after Hurricane Helene.
Oldsmar residents picking up the pieces after Hurricane Helene
The waters of Old Tampa Bay in Oldsmar are quiet now, but the sounds along its shores come from hammers and saws. People are removing soaked drywall and putting their ruined furniture and appliances out on the curb.
The waters of Old Tampa Bay in Oldsmar are quiet now, but the sounds along its shores come from hammers and saws. People are removing soaked drywall and putting their ruined furniture and appliances out on the curb.
Pinellas teacher dies in dangerous storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is gone, but it left a mark on the Tampa Bay area that will not be forgotten. The barrier islands of Pinellas County took one of the hardest hits, where nine people were killed.
Hurricane Helene is gone, but it left a mark on the Tampa Bay area that will not be forgotten. The barrier islands of Pinellas County took one of the hardest hits, where nine people were killed.
Three St. Pete children found safe after Missing Child Alert issued: FDLE
The statewide Missing Child Alert issued for three children last seen in St. Petersburg has been canceled. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said the children were all found safe.
The statewide Missing Child Alert issued for three children last seen in St. Petersburg has been canceled. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said the children were all found safe.
Here's how Pinellas County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can get help
Pinellas County officials gave an update Monday morning on recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, including how affected residents can get help.
Pinellas County officials gave an update Monday morning on recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, including how affected residents can get help.
Got sand from Hurricane Helene? Here’s how to dispose of it in Pinellas County
Many residents and businesses in Pinellas County got an unprecedented amount of beach sand on their properties during Hurricane Helene and officials say while some of it can be returned to the beach, some of it needs to be disposed of differently.
Many residents and businesses in Pinellas County got an unprecedented amount of beach sand on their properties during Hurricane Helene and officials say while some of it can be returned to the beach, some of it needs to be disposed of differently.
Shore Acres residents dealing with devastation from Helene: 'It's overwhelming'
Debris piles line the streets in St. Pete's Shore Acres neighborhood as residents clean up from Hurricane Helene. The area saw homes with several feet of water inside.
Debris piles line the streets in St. Pete's Shore Acres neighborhood as residents clean up from Hurricane Helene. The area saw homes with several feet of water inside.
Treasure Island begins long cleanup process after Helene: 'My heart breaks'
Four people have died from Hurricane Helene on Treasure Island. Sunday was the first full day the island was open to residents, business owners, and employees.
Four people have died from Hurricane Helene on Treasure Island. Sunday was the first full day the island was open to residents, business owners, and employees.
2 Pinellas County schools shut down after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene’s widespread aftermath is also affecting the Pinellas school system. One faculty member lost their life, and hundreds of teachers suffering flood damage.
Hurricane Helene’s widespread aftermath is also affecting the Pinellas school system. One faculty member lost their life, and hundreds of teachers suffering flood damage.
WATCH: Electric vehicle flooded in saltwater catches fire in Siesta Key
Pinellas County government posted a video of an electric car being engulfed in flames on Saturday.
Pinellas County government posted a video of an electric car being engulfed in flames on Saturday.
Pinellas County barrier islands reopen for residents after Helene: 'These people lost everything'
Those who live or work on the Pinellas County barrier islands are now able to get back on the beach after Hurricane Helene.
Those who live or work on the Pinellas County barrier islands are now able to get back on the beach after Hurricane Helene.
9 found dead in Pinellas County after Hurricane Helene: PCSO
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced an updated death toll as a result of Hurricane Helene on Saturday.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced an updated death toll as a result of Hurricane Helene on Saturday.
Pinellas County schools to reopen Monday except for three schools, superintendent says
Pinellas County Schools will be open for normal operations on Monday, September 30, for all schools except Gulf Beaches Elementary, Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 and Disston Academy.
Pinellas County Schools will be open for normal operations on Monday, September 30, for all schools except Gulf Beaches Elementary, Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 and Disston Academy.