PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A year ago, Hurricane Helene slammed Florida’s barrier islands, leaving places like Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and John’s Pass under water. Floodwaters rose as high as ...

After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St.

A year after Hurricane Helene, communities on the barrier islands in Pinellas County are still rebuilding and recovering. Storm surge from Helene sent several feet of floodwater into homes and ...

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is offering a free way to ensure that law enforcement can protect your property from looting, and ensure you have easy access to your barrier island home if ...

What caused the deaths in Pinellas County's barrier islands during and after Hurricane Helene? The vast majority of deaths related to Hurricane Helene were drownings. Other people died from post-storm ...

Tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, Shell Key Preserve is one of Florida’s largest and most pristine barrier islands; in a state facing increasing commercialization of natural areas, it’s ...

Officials are doing everything they can to get beach property owners to go along with a $125 million sand renourishment plan to protect against storm surge. But a month after county leaders said it ...

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County officials are helping residents prepare for the 2025 hurricane season by holding multiple self-serve sandbag sites. Gates open Friday at noon through 6 p.m., ...