Several Hurricane Helene relief efforts set up across the Bay Area
Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene caused devastation along Florida's Gulf Coast, several groups are stepping up relief efforts with resources available to those impacted in the Tampa Bay area.
TECO workers head to Georgia to help restore power after Hurricane Helene
With local restoration efforts complete, Tampa Electric sent 115 people to Georgia on Wednesday to help restore power after Hurricane Helene.
Coastal Bay Area residents worry they could lose homes if power isn't restored soon
For most in the Tampa Bay area, power has been restored after Hurricane Helene, but in some coastal neighborhoods it is still off and residents are begging companies to turn it back on to save their homes from mold.
Hurricane Helene: 'Head Ding Dong' keeps longstanding Pass-a-Grille tradition alive despite storm's wrath
Despite Hurricane Helene, a Pass-a-Grille tradition continues to live on in the St. Pete Beach neighborhood.
Clearwater father survives Hurricane Helene on roof, boat: 'Craziest night of my life'
As Hurricane Helene battered Florida's Gulf coast on September 26, thousands of Pinellas County neighbors endured a terrifying night. Among them was Tim Cook, who survived the major storm by climbing onto the roof of his home in North Clearwater Beach.
Bay Area auto shops, rental car companies inundated following Hurricane Helene
As displaced residents look for a place to stay many are also looking for a way to get around. All across the Tampa Bay area, cars were submerged from Hurricane Helene's record-breaking storm surge.
Clearwater leaders urge tourists to avoid area during Hurricane Helene recovery: 'Please stay away'
The City of Clearwater echoed the same message as other cities up and down the coast: Avoid the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
Bradenton Beach remains closed after Hurricane Helene leaves path of destruction
Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island remains closed after Hurricane Helene left historic damage. Many residents haven’t been able to get back to their homes in almost a week.
Pinellas County death toll rises to 11 after Hurricane Helene: PCSO
Hurricane Helene's death toll in Pinellas County rose to 11 on Tuesday, just under a week after the storm left behind a trail of destruction on Florida's Gulf coast.
Pinellas Barrier Islands reopen as community tries to return to a sense of 'normalcy'
The Barrier Islands in Pinellas County reopened on Tuesday at 4 p.m., but residents, business owners, and county officials encourage people not to go out there unless they need to or are volunteering to help clean up.
Polk County organizations send supplies to Florida counties, other states impacted by hurricane
Organizations in Polk County are helping those affected by the hurricane in and out of state.
Citrus and Hernando residents continue Hurricane Helene cleanup: 'We lost everything we own'
The cleanup in Hernando and Citrus Counties is underway as thousands of residents empty out their homes of belongings.
Helene aftermath: What to do with the new mountains of sand on Bay Area beaches
One major effect of Hurricane Helene is the mountains of sand along Tampa Bay area beaches. Streets in many of the region's beach towns are covered in sand – several feet deep in some spots thanks to record storm surge.
Tampa man providing storm relief in Taylor County accused of stealing from Hurricane Helene victim: PCSO
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Tampa man they say stole from a man who lost everything when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Taylor County.
Governor Ron DeSantis gives update on Helene recovery: ‘There’s a lot of work to do’
Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update Tuesday afternoon on Florida's recovery from Hurricane Helene, saying there's still "a lot of work to do."
Hurricane Helene devastation could cost up to $34B, Moody's says
Hurricane Helene brought a path of devastation to several states in the Southeast in recent days, which a preliminary estimate by Moody's Analytics says could carry an economic cost in the tens of billions of dollars.
Hurricane Kirk forms in Atlantic, not expected to threaten Florida: NHC
The tropics remain active just days after Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation in Florida and several other states.
Hundreds of volunteers needed for Helene recovery efforts in Manatee County
Manatee County is asking for help from hundreds of volunteers over the next few days in areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
FEMA centers in Bay Area offering help in applying for assistance after Helene
Several FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are open in the Tampa Bay area to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Two Pinellas schools left with electrical damages after Hurricane Helene
Pinellas County school district leaders met with parents from two schools that will remain closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene, answering questions about what's next for students.