A glimmer of hope: Ruskin restaurant committed to staying open after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene didn’t just strip people along Florida’s southeastern coast of power and utilities, but in many cases, also stripped countless people of their homes and their livelihoods.
'Insurance village' opens for Bay Area residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Dozens of insurance companies are taking part in an “insurance village" beginning on Friday to help Tampa Bay area residents through the process of filing claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene: Where the Tampa Bay area stands one week after the storm
It has been one week since Hurricane Helene changed the lives of tens of thousands of people across the Tampa Bay area.
Grandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them during Hurricane Helene
Marcia and Jerry Savage are two of the more than 150 people killed because of the storm and its aftermath.
'It was very emotional': St. Pete school leans on community to build temporary classrooms
Hurricane Helene flooded coastal communities throughout southeastern Florida, with St. Petersburg proving no exception.
New Port Richey Hurricane Helene victims bilked by Louisiana hauler accused of illegal dumping: Police
Storm survivors in New Port Richey were victimized again when police say a man charged them to remove Hurricane Helene storm debris and damaged items and illegally dumped them on private property.
Asheville shelter saves 100 pets from Helene's floods but more help is needed
The Asheville community is now working to find more permanent homes for the animals rescued during the historic flood.
Powerful Hurricane Kirk on path to impact Europe
Parts of northwestern Europe are on alert for a significant storm system with origins in the tropical Atlantic.
Cleanup of 'unprecedented' storm debris will take 'weeks if not months,' Pinellas officials say
Pinellas County officials say it will take “weeks, if not months" to clean up what they call an “unprecedented" amount of storm debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
ZooTampa helps save stranded manatees after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene’s severe weather conditions and strong storm surges forced communities across southeastern Florida to evacuate their homes for safer grounds, but what happens to animals in Florida’s ecosystem when natural disasters occur?
Florida seniors displaced by Hurricane Helene face 'endless' need for help
Florida's senior population is among the largest in the U.S., and advocates say they are seeing so many displaced by Hurricane Helene who face unique challenges recovering.
Hillsborough County's 911 call center got upgraded before Hurricane Helene: 'Game changer'
Thousands of people called 911 for help when Hurricane Helene hit, and those calls came through faster than before in Hillsborough County after a recent system upgrade.
Hurricane Helene: Crews working to clear sand left behind on Clearwater Beach
Hurricane Helene battered the Tampa Bay area's coastal communities, which are still working to recover one week after the storm.
Hurricane Helene forces couple to move wedding venue to Florida after devastating NC flooding
A Central Florida couple spent 14 months planning their dream wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene, they had only 36 hours to plan it all again, in New Smyrna Beach.
DeSantis signs executive order to make it easier for voters affected by Hurricane Helene to cast their ballot
Election Day is 32 days away, which means county election officials are busy making sure the voting process is transparent and secure. For those recovering from Hurricane Helene in hard-hit areas, including in Hillsborough County, officials are also ensuring they will have a chance to have their voices heard.
This Florida town has now been hit by 3 hurricanes in 13 months
Amid the devastation, this Florida town has been struck by three hurricanes in just 13 months, leaving residents struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.
Sand removal, restoration begins on Sunset Beach after Hurricane Helene
Crews started sand removal and restoration efforts in Sunset Beach on Thursday.
E-bike found submerged in Hurricane Helene flooding prompts hazmat response at Treasure Island resort
Hazmat crews responded to a Treasure Island resort on Thursday after an e-bike was found submerged in storm surge left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Governor DeSantis tours flood-soaked Anna Maria Island
Gov. Ron DeSantis toured Anna Maria Island on Thursday, where residents and business owners are trying to get back on their feet.
Popular Ruskin restaurant battered by Hurricane Helene turns into donation center for families
The Fish House, a popular seafood restaurant in Ruskin, was wrecked by Hurricane Helene's storm surge. But instead of rushing to fix it up, Julie Cockerham, the restaurant's owner, is putting her community first.