Tampa leaders warn about saltwater flooding, electric cars: 'Water and ion batteries do not mix'
As the water rose in Tampa during Hurricane Helene, fires also started to break out, and some of them started because of electric cars. Electric and water may not mix, but lithium-ion batteries present a whole new danger after a hurricane.
As the water rose in Tampa during Hurricane Helene, fires also started to break out, and some of them started because of electric cars. Electric and water may not mix, but lithium-ion batteries present a whole new danger after a hurricane.
Hurricane Helene photos: Here’s a look at how the storm impacted the Bay Area
Here are photos FOX 13 crews and viewers are gathering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Here are photos FOX 13 crews and viewers are gathering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Sarasota County suffers storm surge flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene flooded streets, downed powerlines, and left debris strewn around Sarasota County.
Hurricane Helene flooded streets, downed powerlines, and left debris strewn around Sarasota County.
Citrus County stunned by storm surge, damages after Hurricane Helene
Citrus County residents have been stunned by the storm surge produced by Hurricane Helene. Those along the water in Crystal River and Homosassa are still trying to take stock of how much damage they took.
Citrus County residents have been stunned by the storm surge produced by Hurricane Helene. Those along the water in Crystal River and Homosassa are still trying to take stock of how much damage they took.
Hurricane Helene: Hernando Beach residents, business owners return to extensive damage
Hernando Beach residents and business owners returned to extensive damage to their properties Friday morning after Hurricane Helene. They spent the day assessing the condition of their homes and beginning the gutting process.
Hernando Beach residents and business owners returned to extensive damage to their properties Friday morning after Hurricane Helene. They spent the day assessing the condition of their homes and beginning the gutting process.
Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Pasco County residents left with extensive damage after storm
In Pasco County, emergency responders made almost 200 rescues overnight after Hurricane Helene battered Florida's Gulf coast. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco said highwater vehicles and first responders pushed through rising waters to pull people from their homes.
In Pasco County, emergency responders made almost 200 rescues overnight after Hurricane Helene battered Florida's Gulf coast. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco said highwater vehicles and first responders pushed through rising waters to pull people from their homes.
At least 7 killed in Bay Area during Hurricane Helene
At least seven deaths in the Bay Area have been blamed on the storm: two in Tampa and five in Pinellas County.
At least seven deaths in the Bay Area have been blamed on the storm: two in Tampa and five in Pinellas County.
Unprecedented storm surge swamps Hernando County: ‘It was hellish’
The recovery effort in Hernando County began Friday after an unprecedented storm surge produced by Hurricane Helene devastated many of the coastal communities.
The recovery effort in Hernando County began Friday after an unprecedented storm surge produced by Hurricane Helene devastated many of the coastal communities.
Hurricane Helene leaves wake of destruction in Manatee County
Manatee County residents and visitors are being kept off Anna Maria Island, Flamingo Cay, and Long Boat Key while officials assess the damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Manatee County residents and visitors are being kept off Anna Maria Island, Flamingo Cay, and Long Boat Key while officials assess the damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
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.
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.
The Gandy Bridge was reopened on Friday after Hurricane Helene forced it to close on Thursday night.
Polk County ‘mostly spared’ by Hurricane Helene
As coastal Bay Area counties spent Friday assessing the damage from Hurricane Helene, things were relatively normal in Polk County.
As coastal Bay Area counties spent Friday assessing the damage from Hurricane Helene, things were relatively normal in Polk County.
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.
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.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopened on Friday.
From flooding to fires, Davis Islands got hit hard by Hurricane Helene
It will take weeks for Davis Islands to recover from Hurricane Helene.
It will take weeks for Davis Islands to recover from Hurricane Helene.
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.
Shore Acres took one of the hardest hits from Helene, hardening homes ahead of the storm wasn't enough for many in the area.
Water rescues underway as Citrus County gets glimpse at Hurricane Helene damage
Hurricane Helene may have spared Citrus County from a direct hit, but its storm surge flooded streets, trapped residents, and closed roads.
Hurricane Helene may have spared Citrus County from a direct hit, but its storm surge flooded streets, trapped residents, and closed roads.
More than a dozen people rescued in Hernando County
Parts of Hernando County remained underwater Friday after Hurricane Helene.
Parts of Hernando County remained underwater Friday after Hurricane Helene.
Tampa International Airport reopens after being closed during Hurricane Helene
Tampa International Airport has reopened after suspending commercial and cargo flight operations on Thursday due to Hurricane Helene.
Tampa International Airport has reopened after suspending commercial and cargo flight operations on Thursday due to Hurricane Helene.