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.

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. 

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.

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.

2 deaths in Tampa blamed on Hurricane Helene

Tampa officials have confirmed two deaths in the city connected to Hurricane Helene.

Helene tracker: Storm weakening as it moves across Southeast US

Helene is now a tropical storm that is threatening the southeast with strong, damaging winds, according to the National Hurricane Center.

FOX donates to Red Cross Hurricane Helene relief efforts: Here's how you can help

FOX has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide crucial support to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can donate to help fund shelter, meals, and other recovery efforts.

Helene aftermath: Bradenton urging everyone to conserve water due to storm surge

The City of Bradenton is asking all residents to conserve water, saying storm surge from Hurricane Helene has “severely strained" water treatment systems.