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.

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. 

St. Armands Circle businesses gutted after Hurricane Helene

It’s not clear when a lot of businesses in St. Armands Circle will be able to reopen after many of them flooded during Hurricane Helene. A lot of shops on the ground level had several feet of floodwater inside.

Town ‘n’ Country residents cleaning up after Hurricane Helene: 'It was just a surreal experience'

Town ‘n’ Country residents said Hurricane Helene’s storm surge – coupled with the tides – brought water into their neighborhood so fast, flooding their homes and roads to levels many had never seen before.

Amid damage to hotels and restaurants, employees hope to return to work after Hurricane Helene

The signs on older beach hotels remind us of  honeymoons, family vacations, and beach getaways going back decades. But damage to the lower floors of  hotels and other businesses built before modern elevation requirements is sad, especially if it’s where you make your living.

Bradenton Beach to reopen Thursday at 8 a.m.

Bradenton Beach will finally reopen to its residents Thursday at 8 a.m., nearly a week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the beachfront community. 

Video: Time-lapse footage shows Hurricane Helene making landfall in Big Bend area

Timelapse video from the Florida Department of Transportation shows the raw power of nature as Hurricane Helene approached Horseshoe Beach and made landfall as a Category 4 storm last week. 

Biltmore Estate temporarily closed after Helene slams North Carolina area

The historic landmark will be closed until Oct. 15 as the Asheville, North Carolina community recovers from the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.

Pinellas County debris removal plans after Hurricane Helene

Pinellas County leaders discussed plans for debris removal at the commissioners’ emergency meeting Tuesday.

Several Hurricane Helene relief efforts set up across the Bay Area

Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene caused devastation along Florida's Gulf Coast, several groups are stepping up relief efforts with resources available to those impacted in the Tampa Bay area.