Watch: Pro-Trump boaters speed down flooded Tampa street

With South Tampa’s iconic roadway under water thanks to Hurricane Helene, a trio of Donald Trump supporters grabbed the opportunity to boat their way along Bayshore Boulevard on Thursday.

Hurricane Helene: Wind-whipped waves close Courtney Campbell Causeway

A portion of the Courtney Campbell Causeway closed on Thursday afternoon as Hurricane Helene worked its way north off the west coast of Florida. 

Pinellas County evacuees seek refuge in Lakeland

Evacuees from Pinellas County are heeding the storm surge warnings caused by Hurricane Helene and are seeking refuge in Polk County.

Howard Frankland Bridge closes ahead of Hurricane Helene

The Howard Frankland Bridge is now closed to traffic due to high winds and storm surge from Hurricane Helene. 

Your guide to hurricane season 2024

NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are hosting National Hurricane Preparedness Week to prepare inland and coastal residents for the upcoming hurricane season.

Pinellas sheriff warns: "Everybody’s just got to get out"

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has a strong message to those ordered to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Helene: "We’re not going to get our people killed because you don’t want to listen to what we’re saying."

Hurricane Helene timeline: Here’s what to expect

Hurricane Helene formed late Wednesday morning, and it expected to rapidly intensify before making landfall in the Big Bend area on Thursday.

Hurricane Helene expected to reach Cat. 4 strength ahead of Florida landfall

Hurricane Helene is expected to start rapidly intensifying as it makes its approach to Florida. The storm is forecast to bring "catastrophic" winds and storm surge to the northeastern Gulf coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. 

Pasco officials urging residents to heed evacuation warnings ahead of Hurricane Helene

Families used their last full day before Hurricane Helene on Wednesday to prepare their homes, as storm surge became a big concern for those in Pasco County. 

Hurricane Helene: Port Tampa Bay closes shipping channels, cruises impacted

Port Tampa Bay's shipping channels closed Wednesday evening ahead of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to bring impacts to the Tampa Bay area.