Is Publix open during Hurricane Helene?

Hurricane Helene is expected to be off the west coast of Florida on Thursday afternoon as a Category 4 storm and Publix says it is keeping a close eye on the weather and may be adjusting hours in areas that will likely be hit the hardest. 

Florida Publix stores in Hurricane Ian's path set to close ahead of storm

With Hurricane Ian threatening Florida's Gulf Coast as a major category 3 storm, Publix stores in the storm's path are preparing to close early. Locations in affected counties in the Tampa Bay and southwest Florida areas are adjusting their hours, with some stores closing as soon as Tuesday afternoon.

Publix employee honored for bravery after saving man from burning car

Glenn Chancey was working an early morning shift at the Publix warehouse in Lakeland when he heard a loud crash. He immediately rushed to the scene of the accident, and found one of the vehicles on fire — with the unconscious driver trapped inside. He and another bystander managed to pull the victim from the burning car, saving the man's life.