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.

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. 

Davis Islands businesses recovering after Hurricane Helene brings record storm surge

The small businesses on Davis Islands have spent the past week cleaning and disinfecting their shops after Hurricane Helene brought around seven feet of storm surge. As of Thursday, some shops were back open while others remain closed. 

Sandy Perrone Park comfort station inundated with people while others in Hillsborough have room to spare

Hillsborough County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene are taking advantage of several comfort stations that have been set up across the area, but the station at Sandy Perrone Park is packed and officials are asking people to use another location. 

FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns

The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.

Death toll rises above 200 one week after Helene decimates Southeast

It’s been one week since Hurricane Helene made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Florida, decimating communities across the Southeast and leaving more than 200 people dead in six states.