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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Hillsborough County wastewater pumping system fully operational
Residents who live in the Apollo Beach and Ruskin communities can resume regular wastewater activities like bathing and showering, clothes washing, dishwashing, and flushing.
Cooling stations open across Pinellas County to relieve displaced residents
Pinellas County announced it has opened cooling stations in areas where residents remain without power following Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas County barrier islands opening on Saturday afternoon for residents, business owners
City officials in Treasure Island said on Saturday morning that a decision had not yet been reached on when to allow barrier islands to reopen to residents.
Hurricane Helene: All lanes on Courtney Campbell Causeway reopen after 'wind-whipped waves' cause closure
The Courtney Campbell Causeway reopened on Friday after winds and rain from Hurricane Helene made their way through the Tampa Bay area.
Hurricane Helene power outage tracker: Hundreds of thousands currently without power in Tampa Bay
Hurricane Helene will impact the Bay Area and knock out power in some places as the storm skirts the coastline ahead of landfall in the Big Bend on Thursday night.
Hurricane Helene floods thousands of Pasco homes: 'Makes Idalia look like an inconvenience'
Hundreds of neighborhoods across Pasco County were taken over by the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday evening. Families there said it was far worse there than Hurricane Idalia – more than four feet higher in some places.
Pinellas County barrier islands remain closed after being battered by Hurricane Helene
Pinellas County residents who live on the barrier islands and evacuated ahead of Hurricane Helene are still waiting to assess the storm damage.
Tampa leaders warn about saltwater flooding, electric cars: 'Water and ion batteries do not mix'
As the water rose in Tampa during Hurricane Helene, fires also started to break out, and some of them started because of electric cars. Electric and water may not mix, but lithium-ion batteries present a whole new danger after a hurricane.
Hurricane Helene photos: Here’s a look at how the storm impacted the Bay Area
Here are photos FOX 13 crews and viewers are gathering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Sarasota County suffers storm surge flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene flooded streets, downed powerlines, and left debris strewn around Sarasota County.
Citrus County stunned by storm surge, damages after Hurricane Helene
Citrus County residents have been stunned by the storm surge produced by Hurricane Helene. Those along the water in Crystal River and Homosassa are still trying to take stock of how much damage they took.
Hurricane Helene: Hernando Beach residents, business owners return to extensive damage
Hernando Beach residents and business owners returned to extensive damage to their properties Friday morning after Hurricane Helene. They spent the day assessing the condition of their homes and beginning the gutting process.
Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Pasco County residents left with extensive damage after storm
In Pasco County, emergency responders made almost 200 rescues overnight after Hurricane Helene battered Florida's Gulf coast. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco said highwater vehicles and first responders pushed through rising waters to pull people from their homes.