Hurricane Helene leaves many families without their homes

Hurricane Helene upended the lives of many people who don't even know where they are going to go to sleep for the next few weeks. 

Hurricane Helene: The 'heartbreaking' damage left behind on Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island was among the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene. The small island was underwater, with 100% of single family homes seeing 3-4 feet of floodwaters. 

Oldsmar residents picking up the pieces after Hurricane Helene

The waters of Old Tampa Bay in Oldsmar are quiet now, but the sounds along its shores come from hammers and saws. People are removing soaked drywall and putting their ruined furniture and appliances out on the curb.

Pinellas teacher dies in dangerous storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene is gone, but it left a mark on the Tampa Bay area that will not be forgotten. The barrier islands of Pinellas County took one of the hardest hits, where nine people were killed.

Join the effort: How you can help Hurricane Helene's devastated communities

Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.

Tropical Storm Kirk forms in the Atlantic, not expected to impact Florida

Days after Florida and the southeastern United States felt the wrath of Hurricane Helene, another tropical storm formed in the Atlantic.

Tampa's South West Shore neighborhood sees record storm surge from Helene

Piles of debris sit on many of the curbs throughout the South West Shore area of Tampa after Hurricane Helene brought record storm surge to the neighborhood. 

Tampa, Hillsborough County open comfort stations for residents impacted by Helene

Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa opened six comfort stations on Monday to provide help and resources for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated

Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.

Asheville residents battling 'apocalyptic' aftermath of Hurricane Helene after deadly flooding, landslides

One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water. 

East Tennessee K-9 officer lost in Helene's historic floods found among dead

An East Tennessee police department is grieving the tragic loss of a K-9 officer who was swept away by the devastating flash floods that ravaged the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”

Here's how Pinellas County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can get help

Pinellas County officials gave an update Monday morning on recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, including how affected residents can get help.

Got sand from Hurricane Helene? Here’s how to dispose of it in Pinellas County

Many residents and businesses in Pinellas County got an unprecedented amount of beach sand on their properties during Hurricane Helene and officials say while some of it can be returned to the beach, some of it needs to be disposed of differently. 

Storm debris pickup begins in some areas impacted by Hurricane Helene

As thousands of Tampa Bay area residents assess the damage to their homes from Hurricane Helene, crews in parts of the region are starting to pick up debris left behind by the storm.