Bradenton Beach remains closed after Hurricane Helene leaves path of destruction
Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island remains closed after Hurricane Helene left historic damage. Many residents haven’t been able to get back to their homes in almost a week.
Pinellas County death toll rises to 11 after Hurricane Helene: PCSO
Hurricane Helene's death toll in Pinellas County rose to 11 on Tuesday, just under a week after the storm left behind a trail of destruction on Florida's Gulf coast.
Pinellas Barrier Islands reopen as community tries to return to a sense of 'normalcy'
The Barrier Islands in Pinellas County reopened on Tuesday at 4 p.m., but residents, business owners, and county officials encourage people not to go out there unless they need to or are volunteering to help clean up.
Polk County organizations send supplies to Florida counties, other states impacted by hurricane
Organizations in Polk County are helping those affected by the hurricane in and out of state.
Citrus and Hernando residents continue Hurricane Helene cleanup: 'We lost everything we own'
The cleanup in Hernando and Citrus Counties is underway as thousands of residents empty out their homes of belongings.
Helene aftermath: What to do with the new mountains of sand on Bay Area beaches
One major effect of Hurricane Helene is the mountains of sand along Tampa Bay area beaches. Streets in many of the region's beach towns are covered in sand – several feet deep in some spots thanks to record storm surge.
Tampa man providing storm relief in Taylor County accused of stealing from Hurricane Helene victim: PCSO
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Tampa man they say stole from a man who lost everything when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Taylor County.
Governor Ron DeSantis gives update on Helene recovery: ‘There’s a lot of work to do’
Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update Tuesday afternoon on Florida's recovery from Hurricane Helene, saying there's still "a lot of work to do."
Hurricane Helene devastation could cost up to $34B, Moody's says
Hurricane Helene brought a path of devastation to several states in the Southeast in recent days, which a preliminary estimate by Moody's Analytics says could carry an economic cost in the tens of billions of dollars.
Hundreds of volunteers needed for Helene recovery efforts in Manatee County
Manatee County is asking for help from hundreds of volunteers over the next few days in areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
FEMA centers in Bay Area offering help in applying for assistance after Helene
Several FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are open in the Tampa Bay area to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Two Pinellas schools left with electrical damages after Hurricane Helene
Pinellas County school district leaders met with parents from two schools that will remain closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene, answering questions about what's next for students.
Hurricane Helene leaves many families without their homes
Hurricane Helene upended the lives of many people who don't even know where they are going to go to sleep for the next few weeks.
Hurricane Helene: The 'heartbreaking' damage left behind on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island was among the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene. The small island was underwater, with 100% of single family homes seeing 3-4 feet of floodwaters.
Pinellas residents on barrier islands come back to 'war zone' after Hurricane Helene
Sunset Beach residents said they came back to a war zone after Hurricane Helene.
Oldsmar residents picking up the pieces after Hurricane Helene
The waters of Old Tampa Bay in Oldsmar are quiet now, but the sounds along its shores come from hammers and saws. People are removing soaked drywall and putting their ruined furniture and appliances out on the curb.
Pinellas teacher dies in dangerous storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is gone, but it left a mark on the Tampa Bay area that will not be forgotten. The barrier islands of Pinellas County took one of the hardest hits, where nine people were killed.
Homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene advised to file insurance claims ASAP
Homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene are advised to file insurance claims ASAP
Join the effort: How you can help Hurricane Helene's devastated communities
Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.
Tampa's South West Shore neighborhood sees record storm surge from Helene
Piles of debris sit on many of the curbs throughout the South West Shore area of Tampa after Hurricane Helene brought record storm surge to the neighborhood.