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Storm debris collection begins – for some
Pinellas County officials have commenced storm debris collection following Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage to local businesses and r...
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Small businesses band together at Daydream Shop & Maker Space
Eleven small businesses have united at the Daydream Shop & Maker Space to collectively address the challenges of rising rents. This collaborative effo...
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Duke restores power to 95% of statewide customers
Duke Energy Florida has successfully restored power to 95% of its customers statewide just 72 hours after Hurricane Helene impacted the region. A mobi...
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in Largo
FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center at the Largo Public Library to assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene. The center will open on Octobe...
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Duke launches dedicated outage website for Pinellas beaches
Duke Energy Florida has launched a dedicated outage website to assist the approximately 9,600 Pinellas County customers currently without power. This ...
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Beaches chamber of commerce opens resource centers
The Tampa Bay Beach Chamber of Commerce has launched three resource centers on barrier islands in partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays, Duke Energy, an...
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St. Pete deploys mobile restrooms
The City of St. Petersburg has deployed mobile restrooms equipped with showers to assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene. These facilities are ...
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‘The Hollow’ play opening postponed at the Off-Central
The Off-Central theater in St. Petersburg has postponed the opening of the one-person show "The Hollow," originally scheduled for this week, to Octobe...
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Local storm death toll climbs to 11
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office reported that the local death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to 11, with fatalities occurring across variou...
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Affected by storm, Rays announce local recovery plans
The Tampa Bay Rays, in response to Hurricane Helene, announced a $1 million donation for local recovery efforts and ensured that affected employees re...
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How to avoid becoming a post-storm scam victim
Residents of the Tampa Bay area are urged to stay vigilant against scams following Hurricane Helene's impact. The Pinellas County Consumer Protection ...
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Helene has caused over $2 billion in local damage
Hurricane Helene has wrought over $2 billion in damages in Pinellas County, prompting local officials to extend a state of emergency for an additional...
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Off-duty deputy seriously hurt in wrong-way crash on Skyway Bridge, driver arres...
A Hillsborough County deputy has sustained serious injuries after a wrong-way driver collided with his pickup truck on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The...
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Hurricane Helene: Sunshine Skyway closes due to high winds
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge was closed on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. due to high winds caused by Hurricane Helene. This decision impacted local traffic and ...
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These St. Petersburg residents should avoid flushing toilets, taking showers
St. Petersburg residents are advised to refrain from flushing toilets and taking showers as the city's Northeast Sewer Treatment Plant will be shut do...
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Homes in Shore Acres destroyed by Hurricane Helene, flood-prone neighborhood get...
Homes in Shore Acres faced devastating damage from Hurricane Helene, marking one of the area’s most severe impacts from recent storms. Despite efforts...
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All lanes of the Sunshine Skyway reopen after Hurricane Helene
All lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge have reopened following the impact of Hurricane Helene. The reopening marks a significant development for loca...
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Gandy Bridge reopens in both directions after Hurricane Helene forced it to clos...
Gandy Bridge has officially reopened in both directions following its closure due to Hurricane Helene, which impacted the area on Thursday night. The ...
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Howard Frankland Bridge reopens in both directions after Hurricane Helene
The Howard Frankland Bridge has reopened in both directions following the impact of Hurricane Helene, which affected the area as it moved up the coast...
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Shore Acres residents dealing with devastation from Helene: 'It's overwhelming'
Shore Acres residents in St. Petersburg are grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has left significant destruction in its wake, incl...