Cleanup of 'unprecedented' storm debris will take 'weeks if not months,' Pinellas officials say
Pinellas County officials say it will take “weeks, if not months" to clean up what they call an “unprecedented" amount of storm debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas County officials say it will take “weeks, if not months" to clean up what they call an “unprecedented" amount of storm debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
ZooTampa helps save stranded manatees after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene’s severe weather conditions and strong storm surges forced communities across southeastern Florida to evacuate their homes for safer grounds, but what happens to animals in Florida’s ecosystem when natural disasters occur?
Hurricane Helene’s severe weather conditions and strong storm surges forced communities across southeastern Florida to evacuate their homes for safer grounds, but what happens to animals in Florida’s ecosystem when natural disasters occur?
Florida seniors displaced by Hurricane Helene face 'endless' need for help
Florida's senior population is among the largest in the U.S., and advocates say they are seeing so many displaced by Hurricane Helene who face unique challenges recovering.
Florida's senior population is among the largest in the U.S., and advocates say they are seeing so many displaced by Hurricane Helene who face unique challenges recovering.
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.
Hurricane Helene: Crews working to clear sand left behind on Clearwater Beach
Hurricane Helene battered the Tampa Bay area's coastal communities, which are still working to recover one week after the storm.
Hurricane Helene battered the Tampa Bay area's coastal communities, which are still working to recover one week after the storm.
Hurricane Helene forces couple to move wedding venue to Florida after devastating NC flooding
A Central Florida couple spent 14 months planning their dream wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene, they had only 36 hours to plan it all again, in New Smyrna Beach.
A Central Florida couple spent 14 months planning their dream wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene, they had only 36 hours to plan it all again, in New Smyrna Beach.
DeSantis signs executive order to make it easier for voters affected by Hurricane Helene to cast their ballot
Election Day is 32 days away, which means county election officials are busy making sure the voting process is transparent and secure. For those recovering from Hurricane Helene in hard-hit areas, including in Hillsborough County, officials are also ensuring they will have a chance to have their voices heard.
Election Day is 32 days away, which means county election officials are busy making sure the voting process is transparent and secure. For those recovering from Hurricane Helene in hard-hit areas, including in Hillsborough County, officials are also ensuring they will have a chance to have their voices heard.
This Florida town has now been hit by 3 hurricanes in 13 months
Amid the devastation, this Florida town has been struck by three hurricanes in just 13 months, leaving residents struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.
Amid the devastation, this Florida town has been struck by three hurricanes in just 13 months, leaving residents struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.
Sand removal, restoration begins on Sunset Beach after Hurricane Helene
Crews started sand removal and restoration efforts in Sunset Beach on Thursday.
Crews started sand removal and restoration efforts in Sunset Beach on Thursday.
E-bike found submerged in Hurricane Helene flooding prompts hazmat response at Treasure Island resort
Hazmat crews responded to a Treasure Island resort on Thursday after an e-bike was found submerged in storm surge left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Hazmat crews responded to a Treasure Island resort on Thursday after an e-bike was found submerged in storm surge left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Governor DeSantis tours flood-soaked Anna Maria Island
Gov. Ron DeSantis toured Anna Maria Island on Thursday, where residents and business owners are trying to get back on their feet.
Gov. Ron DeSantis toured Anna Maria Island on Thursday, where residents and business owners are trying to get back on their feet.
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.
Volunteers needed to help Anna Maria Island residents
Across Holmes Beach, lives changed forever one week ago.
Across Holmes Beach, lives changed forever one week ago.
Several Pinellas mobile home parks destroyed in Hurricane Helene storm surge
Several mobile home parks around Pinellas County were destroyed by flooding from the storm surge during Hurricane Helene.
Several mobile home parks around Pinellas County were destroyed by flooding from the storm surge during Hurricane Helene.
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.
Hurricane Helene relief: Domino’s, Denny’s spotted sending food trucks to areas in need
Out-of-state volunteers are also lending a helping hand, offering to deliver supplies and rescue people stranded by Hurricane Helene.
Out-of-state volunteers are also lending a helping hand, offering to deliver supplies and rescue people stranded by Hurricane Helene.
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Indian Rocks Beach surfer saves a dozen trapped in flooded homes during Hurricane Helene: ‘He saved us’
During Hurricane Helene's wrath along the Gulf coast on Thursday, an Indian Rocks Beach surfer paddled toward the screams of people crying out for help from their flooded homes.
During Hurricane Helene's wrath along the Gulf coast on Thursday, an Indian Rocks Beach surfer paddled toward the screams of people crying out for help from their flooded homes.
Pinellas County lifts boil water notice for southern barrier islands as cleanup efforts continue
Pinellas County has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for the southern barrier islands. Sunset Beach on Treasure Island remains without drinking water because of excessive debris, county officials said.
Pinellas County has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for the southern barrier islands. Sunset Beach on Treasure Island remains without drinking water because of excessive debris, county officials said.