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.
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.
Sand removal, restoration begins on Sunset Beach after Hurricane Helene
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteers needed to help Anna Maria Island residents
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bradenton Beach reopens to residents, business owners
Bradenton Beach reopened to residents and business owners Thursday morning, nearly a week after Hurricane Helene devastated the coastal community.
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.
St. Pete community remembers 89-year-old man killed during Hurricane Helene: 'I loved everything about him'
The Riviera Bay neighborhood in St. Petersburg is mourning the loss of their neighbor, Jerry Waite. He was 89 years old and died during Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas County begins storm debris pickup in neighborhoods that saw bad flooding during Helene
With all the destruction from Hurricane Helene, an unimaginable amount of storm debris is piled along neighborhoods, including in Pinellas County.
Business sets up fundraiser for Seaside Seabird Sanctuary on Indian Rocks Beach
Many of the Bay Area's beach neighbors, businesses and non-profit organizations are hurting after Hurricane Helene. The storm surge damaged several miles of the coast.
Hurricane Helene devastation on Holmes Beach leads to vacation rental moratorium for 45 days
City commissioners in Holmes Beach voted Wednesday to put a vacation rental moratorium in place for 45 days after Hurricane Helene left behind a path of destruction in the area.