Is Publix open during Hurricane Helene?
Hurricane Helene is expected to be off the west coast of Florida on Thursday afternoon as a Category 4 storm and Publix says it is keeping a close eye on the weather and may be adjusting hours in areas that will likely be hit the hardest.
Hurricane Helene is expected to be off the west coast of Florida on Thursday afternoon as a Category 4 storm and Publix says it is keeping a close eye on the weather and may be adjusting hours in areas that will likely be hit the hardest.
Tampa General Hospital protected by ‘AquaFence’ during Hurricane Helene: ‘We can’t evacuate’
As Hurricane Helene approaches, crews work fast to build a wall against the storm at Tampa General Hospital, which is right on the Hillsborough Bay.
As Hurricane Helene approaches, crews work fast to build a wall against the storm at Tampa General Hospital, which is right on the Hillsborough Bay.
Crystal River braces for storm surge from Hurricane Helene
The west coast of Crystal River is bracing for storm surge coming from Hurricane Helene. Residents and business owners spent Wednesday morning getting their valuables to safety, and then evacuating.
The west coast of Crystal River is bracing for storm surge coming from Hurricane Helene. Residents and business owners spent Wednesday morning getting their valuables to safety, and then evacuating.
Coastal communities in Sarasota, Manatee counties prepare for Hurricane Helene
Residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas County urging residents in mandatory evacuation zone to get out by Thursday morning
Officials in Pinellas County say residents in Zone A or in a mobile home anywhere in the county should be evacuated before Thursday morning. They’re in mandatory evacuation zones.
Officials in Pinellas County say residents in Zone A or in a mobile home anywhere in the county should be evacuated before Thursday morning. They’re in mandatory evacuation zones.
Mote Marine Aquarium prepares for Hurricane Helene
Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota has a plan to follow during every tropical system that comes our way.
Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota has a plan to follow during every tropical system that comes our way.
Polk County providing mutual aid to North Florida after Hurricane Helene
Polk County is avoiding a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, but officials and homeowners are still preparing for tropical storm conditions.
Polk County is avoiding a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, but officials and homeowners are still preparing for tropical storm conditions.
Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding
The large storm will bring widespread heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes to cities in the Southeast, including Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
The large storm will bring widespread heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes to cities in the Southeast, including Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
Hurricane Helene: Citrus County updates & information
Citrus County has ordered a mandatory evacuation for licensed skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities located in Zone A beginning Wednesday, September 25, at 8 a.m.
Citrus County has ordered a mandatory evacuation for licensed skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities located in Zone A beginning Wednesday, September 25, at 8 a.m.
Busch Gardens closes for Hurricane Helene
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be closed on Thursday due to Hurricane Helene.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be closed on Thursday due to Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene: Desoto County updates & information
As Hurricane Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.
As Hurricane Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.
Hurricane Helene: Flooding prone Shore Acres prepares with home hardening expert
Those who live in Shore Acres know exactly what a storm like Helene can bring. They're already prone to flooding and are worried water will get into their homes again, but one man went door to door offering help to homeowners.
Those who live in Shore Acres know exactly what a storm like Helene can bring. They're already prone to flooding and are worried water will get into their homes again, but one man went door to door offering help to homeowners.
Pasco County braces for Hurricane Helene
Pasco County declared a State of Emergency Tuesday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.
Pasco County declared a State of Emergency Tuesday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.
Hurricane Helene: Highlands County updates & information
As Tropical Storm Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Highlands County need to know.
As Tropical Storm Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Highlands County need to know.
Hurricane Helene: Hernando County updates & information
There is a mandatory evacuation in place for areas west of U.S. 19 beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
There is a mandatory evacuation in place for areas west of U.S. 19 beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
Pinellas County leaders anticipating 'life-threatening' storm surge from Helene
In Pinellas County, leaders are bracing for what they say could be unprecedented storm surge.
In Pinellas County, leaders are bracing for what they say could be unprecedented storm surge.
Hernando Beach residents prepare for Helene: 'Hope for the best'
Hernando County is expecting several feet of storm surge for Helene, and they have already announced mandatory evacuations for Zones A, B and C.
Hernando County is expecting several feet of storm surge for Helene, and they have already announced mandatory evacuations for Zones A, B and C.
Gulfport boat owners impacted by Debby now preparing for Helene impacts
Debby’s destruction is still on display several weeks later in Gulfport. As vessel owners prepare for yet another storm, several overturned sailboats still remain, serving as a reminder of why it's so important for owners to secure their boats.
Debby’s destruction is still on display several weeks later in Gulfport. As vessel owners prepare for yet another storm, several overturned sailboats still remain, serving as a reminder of why it's so important for owners to secure their boats.
Power companies staged in Tampa Bay area ahead of Helene impacts
By Wednesday afternoon, power company staging areas, including parking lots at the Tropicana Field, will be full of hundreds of power company trucks from across the country.
By Wednesday afternoon, power company staging areas, including parking lots at the Tropicana Field, will be full of hundreds of power company trucks from across the country.
Mandatory evacuation order issued for coastal areas of Hernando County
Hernando County emergency managers announced a mandatory evacuation order starting Wednesday morning for families living in coastal areas.
Hernando County emergency managers announced a mandatory evacuation order starting Wednesday morning for families living in coastal areas.



















