Hurricane Helene: Manatee County updates & information

As Tropical Storm Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Manatee County need to know. 

Sandbag sites open across Bay Area in preparation for Hurricane Helene

Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 could hit Florida as Hurricane Helene later this week and several Bay Area municipalities have set up sandbag sites. 

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. 

Pasco County braces for Hurricane 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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Helene getting stronger ahead of Florida landfall
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FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg is tracking Helene, which is now a strong tropical storm and is expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday as a major hurricane.

Tropical Storm Helene gaining strength; Florida on alert
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FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg is tracking the latest on Tropical Storm Helene, including potential impacts across the Tampa Bay area.

Tracking Helene as it heads for Florida
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Tropical Storm Helene formed late Tuesday morning, with the National Hurricane Center expecting the storm to hit Florida, possibly as a major hurricane.

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.

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.