Pinellas towns ‘hammered’ by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene’s storm surge washed ashore along Pinellas County from both the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, filling streets and flooding homes on both sides of the county.

Capt. Hubbard on damage to John's Pass
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Sunrise in Madeira Beach revealed widespread hurricane surge damage to John's Pass, according to Fishing captain Dylan Hubbard. Here's how he spent his night and what he found Friday morning.

Hurricane Helene: Wind-whipped waves close Courtney Campbell Causeway

A portion of the Courtney Campbell Causeway closed on Thursday afternoon as Hurricane Helene worked its way north off the west coast of Florida. 

Pinellas sheriff warns: "Everybody’s just got to get out"

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has a strong message to those ordered to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Helene: "We’re not going to get our people killed because you don’t want to listen to what we’re saying."

Off-duty deputy seriously hurt in wrong-way crash on Skyway Bridge, driver arrested on DUI charge

A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering from serious injuries after troopers say another man crashed into his pickup truck while driving the wrong way on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Pinellas County urging residents in mandatory evacuation zone to get out by Thursday morning

Officials in Pinellas County say residents in Zone A or in a mobile home anywhere in the county should be evacuated before Thursday morning. They’re in mandatory evacuation zones. 

Hurricane Helene: Flooding prone Shore Acres prepares with home hardening expert

Those who live in Shore Acres know exactly what a storm like Helene can bring. They're already prone to flooding and are worried water will get into their homes again, but one man went door to door offering help to homeowners.