WATCH: Aerial view of Hurricane Helene damage in Tampa Bay Area
Helene did not directly hit the Bay Area, but an unprecedented storm surge produced by the hurricane devastated many of the coastal communities.
Helene did not directly hit the Bay Area, but an unprecedented storm surge produced by the hurricane devastated many of the coastal communities.
Longboat Key residents allowed back on island
Longboat Key residents were allowed to return to their homes on Sunday afternoon.
Longboat Key residents were allowed to return to their homes on Sunday afternoon.
Chances of development increase for area in western Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico
Odds are slowly increasing for an area to develop in the western Caribbean/Gulf.
Odds are slowly increasing for an area to develop in the western Caribbean/Gulf.
Loan program opens for Hillsborough County businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene
The Florida Department of Commerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
The Florida Department of Commerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
Helene aftermath: Social media pleas turn tragic as death toll climbs
Jessica Drye Turner begged on Facebook for someone to rescue her family from a North Carolina rooftop. Help didn’t arrive in time to save her parents and her 6-year-old nephew.
Jessica Drye Turner begged on Facebook for someone to rescue her family from a North Carolina rooftop. Help didn’t arrive in time to save her parents and her 6-year-old nephew.
Pinellas County barrier islands reopen for residents after Helene: 'These people lost everything'
Those who live or work on the Pinellas County barrier islands are now able to get back on the beach after Hurricane Helene.
Those who live or work on the Pinellas County barrier islands are now able to get back on the beach after Hurricane Helene.
Governor DeSantis visits Pasco County, gives update on Hurricane Helene’s impact
Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Pasco County on Sunday morning after Hurricane Helene flooded thousands of homes in the area.
Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Pasco County on Sunday morning after Hurricane Helene flooded thousands of homes in the area.
Manatee County schools reopening Monday, except Anna Maria Elementary
The School District of Manatee County says students will be welcomed back to campuses and classrooms on Monday morning, with the exception of one school.
The School District of Manatee County says students will be welcomed back to campuses and classrooms on Monday morning, with the exception of one school.
9 found dead in Pinellas County after Hurricane Helene: PCSO
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced an updated death toll as a result of Hurricane Helene on Saturday.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced an updated death toll as a result of Hurricane Helene on Saturday.
Pinellas County schools to reopen Monday except for three schools, superintendent says
Pinellas County Schools will be open for normal operations on Monday, September 30, for all schools except Gulf Beaches Elementary, Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 and Disston Academy.
Pinellas County Schools will be open for normal operations on Monday, September 30, for all schools except Gulf Beaches Elementary, Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 and Disston Academy.
Next tropical threat brewing in Caribbean with eyes on Gulf as development odds increase
The Southeast is still reeling from Hurricane Helene's deadly punch, but attention will soon need to return to the Caribbean as the tropics’ next act begins to brew, with steadily increasing odds of another tropical system developing within the next week.
The Southeast is still reeling from Hurricane Helene's deadly punch, but attention will soon need to return to the Caribbean as the tropics’ next act begins to brew, with steadily increasing odds of another tropical system developing within the next week.
Port Tampa Bay reopening shipping channels after Hurricane Helene
Port Tampa Bay announced that vessel operations resumed on Saturday.
Port Tampa Bay announced that vessel operations resumed on Saturday.
Hurricane Helene recovery: County-by-county guide
Bay Area counties have started Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Here's what you need to know for each county.
Bay Area counties have started Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Here's what you need to know for each county.
Helene latest: Death toll climbs to 56, millions without power
Helene's path of destruction has left at least 56 people dead and entire homes and neighborhoods washed away in the Appalachian Mountains.
Helene's path of destruction has left at least 56 people dead and entire homes and neighborhoods washed away in the Appalachian Mountains.
Boil water advisory issued for Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene
The Manatee County Government announced that a boil water advisory has been issued for Anna Maria Island on Saturday afternoon.
The Manatee County Government announced that a boil water advisory has been issued for Anna Maria Island on Saturday afternoon.
Davis Islands residents, businesses owners begin difficult recovery after Hurricane Helene
For those living and working on Davis Islands, their lives will be forever changed after Hurricane Helene caused significant storm surge.
For those living and working on Davis Islands, their lives will be forever changed after Hurricane Helene caused significant storm surge.
Hurricane Helene devastates Pasco residents still cleaning up one year after Idalia
Pasco County first responders made almost 200 highwater rescues overnight Friday, after the storm surge forced people in some low-lying neighborhoods to their attics and roofs.
Pasco County first responders made almost 200 highwater rescues overnight Friday, after the storm surge forced people in some low-lying neighborhoods to their attics and roofs.
Many Bay Area residents still without power after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused hundreds of thousands of Bay Area residents to lose power. Many have been without power for days as crews work to assess damage caused by the storm.
Hurricane Helene caused hundreds of thousands of Bay Area residents to lose power. Many have been without power for days as crews work to assess damage caused by the storm.
U-Haul offers free month of storage for Helene victims
Helene has caused more than 50 deaths and brought widespread flooding and destruction to Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee.
Helene has caused more than 50 deaths and brought widespread flooding and destruction to Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee.
Governor DeSantis visits Manatee County after Hurricane Helene
On Saturday, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bradenton Beach, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.
On Saturday, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bradenton Beach, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.