Helene was the worst storm in a century
As Florida Storms Worsen, Some in Tampa Bay Wonder: Is Living There Worth It?
Residents of the booming region are confronting a new reality: Even when storms make landfall far away, their impact is being felt.
For Tampa Bay, Helene was the worst storm in a century
Tampa Bay’s regulars — our barkeeps, retirees, refugees — all had the same reaction this week in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, no matter what part of the region they call home. Surprise. Never seen it this bad.
Hurricane Helene: 11 killed in storm-related incidents across Tampa Bay
More than 50 people have died across five states as Hurricane Helene's massive rains and powerful winds sent devastating floods and widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast, leaving millions without power.
In the aftermath of Helene, a Tampa Bay group gathers supplies to donate to those in need
The Tampa Bay area has also experienced tremendous flooding, and power outages, plus damage to homes, buildings, roads and power lines. Tampa Bay members of Mutual Aid Disaster Relief (MADR), a group that has helped people in several disaster scenarios throughout the year,
Helene deaths in Tampa Bay now at 11
The Pinellas County death toll from Hurricane Helene is up to eight as of Saturday morning, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said in an interview Saturday. According to the sheriff:
Hurricane Helene aftermath: Florida highways reopen but many Tampa Bay routes still closed
After Hurricane Helene's devastating landfall, key Florida highways are reopening, but many coastal routes remain closed as crews work to clear debris and assess damage.
Tampa Bay wakes up to Helene's aftermath
Hundreds of thousands of homes are without power. Many are flooded. Streets are impassible. Emergency services are inundated with pleas for help. And reports of people fleeing from overnight surge are still pouring in.
Where did Helene hurt Tampa Bay the worst?
Sand piled along Gulf Boulevard looked like snowbanks. Boats were dragged ashore into downtown Gulfport. And waters submerged the streets of Davis Islands even after the sun rose and surge elsewhere across Tampa Bay had receded.
Tampa region emerges as epicenter of Florida’s death toll from Helene
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Tampa Bay school return dates, temporary relocations following Hurricane Helene
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As Tampa Bay emerged from Helene’s devastation, some damage proved impassable
Airports opened rapidly, but other services — segments of major bridges, a sewage treatment facility and beaches — lagged in ...
Tampa Bay's major bridges fully reopen after Hurricane Helene
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1 person dies when Florida freeway sign falls on car
One person died when a freeway sign fell on a van as Hurricane Helene moved near the Tampa Bay area Thursday night.
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