Pinellas, Hurricane Helene
Helene damages at least 19,000 homes in Pinellas and other weekend updates
The Tampa Bay death toll from Hurricane Helene rose to at least 11 on Saturday, with nine Pinellas deaths and two in Hillsborough. Barrier island reopened in Pinellas late Saturday and residents continued to be evacuated.
2 Pinellas County schools shut down after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene’s widespread aftermath is also affecting the Pinellas school system. One faculty member lost their life, and hundreds of teachers suffering flood damage.
Some parks, government services to reopen in Pinellas County after Hurricane Helene
According to Pinellas County officials, limited services are expected to reopen Monday. Those services include the payment center for utilities, the solid waste disposal complex, multiple county parks and more. As far as county services go, the following is set to reopen Monday:
Pinellas County implementing Hurricane Helene debris pickup
Pinellas County will be implementing a zoned collection plan for Hurricane Helene debris in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Pinellas County announces school, community updates heading into the week
Pinellas County Schools are discussing school operations beginning Monday, Sept. 30 following Hurricane Helene's devastating impact on the area.
Pinellas County Schools employee among those killed due to Hurricane Helene
During an update Sunday morning, school district leaders confirmed one of their employees lost their life because of the storm.
2 Pinellas County schools temporarily shut down after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene's widespread aftermath is impacting the Pinellas school system. One faculty member lost their life and hundreds of teachers suffered flood damage.
Neighbors come together in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
WPTV political analyst Brian Crowley discusses how communities and neighbors are coming together to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene devastates parts of the South.
Hurricane Helene: Communities coming together to serve
Pinellas County Schools give update after Helene
Pinellas County Superintendent Kevin Hendrick and other school leaders discussed how damage from Hurricane Helene will impact school operations.
Pinellas County Schools to relocate 2,000 students this week, 2 schools damaged in hurricane
Superintendent Kevin Hendrick and school leaders of Pinellas County discussed school operations ahead of this week following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on the area.
Barrier Islands in Pinellas County now open with restrictions
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — All barrier islands and beaches in Pinellas County will open at 4 p.m. with restrictions.
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WATCH: Electric vehicle flooded in saltwater catches fire in Pinellas County
Electric vehicles that have been flooded in saltwater can catch fire, according to the post. Hurricane Helene caused ...
As Helene tore into Pinellas, a makeshift rescue crew rode into the storm
Storm surge rushed across Gulf Boulevard on Madeira Beach on Thursday evening Sept. 26, 2024 as Hurricane Helene passed Tampa ...
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Pinellas County Issues Urgent Warning: Flood-Damaged EVs & Golf Carts Risk Fire
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Saltwater flooding can cause electric vehicles (EVs) and golf carts to spontaneously catch fire, even ...