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WATCH: Tesla flooded from Hurricane Helene catches fire inside Pinellas garage

As residents across the Tampa Bay area return to their homes for the first time since Hurricane Helene passed through the area, local officials are asking those who own electric vehicles to stay vigilant amid flood waters.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

WATCH: Florida homes and neighborhoods flood as Helene makes landfall

Helene is the seventh most powerful hurricane to ever hit Florida. The storm caused homes and neighborhoods across the state to flood.

CNN · 1d

Hurricane Helene makes historic landfall in Florida

Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm. It is the strongest hurricane on record to slam into Florida’s Big Bend. You can track Helene’s path with CNN’s storm tracker. • A sprawling storm: Helene is one of the largest storms in the Gulf of Mexico in the last century,

Pinellas County barrier islands remain closed

Bay News 9 · 10h

Pinellas reopens barrier island access to some

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Pinellas County officials reopened access to beaches and barrier islands to residents, business owners and employees at 4 p.m. Saturday. A Barrier Island Re-Entry Permit is required. Several residents in the nearby communities have been working to clean up since the storm surge from Helene caused massive flooding.

Tampa Free Press on MSN · 1d

Pinellas County Sheriff, Crews Work To Clean Up Barrier Islands After Hurricane Helene

Pinellas County Deputies and work crews are cleaning up the barrier islands. Photos shared by PCSO show the sand and debris in the wake of Hurricane Helene. This is Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores.

WTSP · 12h

Pinellas County barrier islands reopen to residents, business owners and employees

Access to Pinellas County's barrier islands has been closed since Thursday ahead of Hurricane Helene's arrival.

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Yahoo · 4d

Hurricane Helene: Pinellas County updates & information

Pinellas County issued a mandatory evacuation for long term health care facilities in Zone A. This includes hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, 26 facilities total. Pinellas County will also begin evacuating registrants with special needs at 9 a.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Live updates: Helene kills at least 3 in Florida, Georgia before weakening to tropical storm

Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida as a Category 4 colossus with winds of up to 140 mph. Winds and torrential rain are expected to continue Friday.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

Tropical Weather Latest: Helene weakens into tropical storm over Georgia after landing in Florida

Hurricane Helene has weakened into a tropical storm over Georgia after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm

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Drone footage shows extensive damage in Florida after hurricane Helene hits barrier islands

Pinellas County in west central coast of Florida pushes through extensive cleanup as Helene leaves beaches devastated. Video credit: Pinellas County ...

Pinellas County warns citizens to shelter in place, follow safety tips for Hurricane Helene

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pinellas County officials are urging residents to shelter in place as Hurricane Helene passes by the ...

TBNweekly1d

Pinellas' coastal cities and towns begin 'long journey to full recovery'

Crews are focusing on clearing debris and ensuring that roads are safe for travel. They are working incredibly hard. Cleanup ...

Gulf Live1d

Five people dead: Hurricane Helene’s ‘devastating’ impact on Florida’s Pinellas County

Five people have died in Pinellas County, Florida, as Hurricane Helene unleashed its devastating impact overnight.

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What Eagles fans in Florida should know after Helene: beaches closed, roads blocked, utilities out

If you are headed to Tampa Bay for the Philadelphia Eagles game against the Buccaneers, lucky you. If you plan to spend a few extra days at the nearby beaches between Clearwater and St. Pete Beach, ...