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 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.
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 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.
Cooling stations open across Pinellas County to relieve displaced residents
Pinellas County announced it has opened cooling stations in areas where residents remain without power following Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas County barrier islands opening on Saturday afternoon for residents, business owners
City officials in Treasure Island said on Saturday morning that a decision had not yet been reached on when to allow barrier islands to reopen to residents.
Hurricane Helene: All lanes on Courtney Campbell Causeway reopen after 'wind-whipped waves' cause closure
The Courtney Campbell Causeway reopened on Friday after winds and rain from Hurricane Helene made their way through the Tampa Bay area.
Pinellas County barrier islands remain closed after being battered by Hurricane Helene
Pinellas County residents who live on the barrier islands and evacuated ahead of Hurricane Helene are still waiting to assess the storm damage.
Howard Frankland Bridge reopens in both directions after Hurricane Helene
The Howard Frankland Bridge reopened on Friday after Hurricane Helene made its way up the coastline.
Gandy Bridge reopens in both directions after Hurricane Helene forced it to close
The Gandy Bridge was reopened on Friday after Hurricane Helene forced it to close on Thursday night.
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.
All lanes of the Sunshine Skyway reopen after Hurricane Helene
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopened on Friday.
Capt. Hubbard on damage to John's Pass
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.
Homes in Shore Acres destroyed by Hurricane Helene, flood-prone neighborhood getting first look at damage
Shore Acres took one of the hardest hits from Helene, hardening homes ahead of the storm wasn't enough for many in the area.
These St. Petersburg residents should avoid flushing toilets, taking showers
The City of St. Petersburg says its Northeast Sewer Treatment Plant will be down for at least two days, impacting thousands of people.
Access to Pinellas barrier islands, Gulf beaches being cut off
Pinellas County is cutting off access to the barrier islands and Gulf beaches around 6 p.m. Thursday.
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.
Hurricane Helene: Sunshine Skyway closes due to high winds
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge closed at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday due to high winds from Hurricane Helene.
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."
Hurricane Helene: Pinellas County updates & information
As Hurricane Helene heads toward Florida, here's what people in Pinellas County need to know.



















