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.
Pinellas County leaders anticipating 'life-threatening' storm surge from Helene
In Pinellas County, leaders are bracing for what they say could be unprecedented storm surge.
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.
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.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9 mission to space station due to Tropical Storm Helene
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
TS Helene: Manatee County storm prep update
Manatee County officials provided an update on storm preps ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.
Tropical Storm Helene: Pinellas County providing update on storm prep
Pinellas County Emergency Management provided an update on storm prep ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. Pinellas County issued a mandatory evacuation for long term health care facilities in Zone A.
Tropical Storm Helene: Hernando County storm prep update
Hernando County Emergency Management provided an update on storm preparations. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for areas west of US-19 beginning on Wednesday morning.
TS Helene: Tampa Mayor provides update
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and other city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preps ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene. A hurricane watch and a storm surge watch are in effect for portions of the Tampa Bay area.