Special needs registration in Pinellas now closed, what are your options?
Related video: Pinellas County Hurricane Helene 5pm update TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County has closed its registration for new special needs transportation requests ahead of Hurricane Helene...
View Article3 Pinellas bridges to be locked Wednesday night
Related video: Pinellas County Hurricane Helene 5pm update TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County announced it would be locking three movable bridges by 8 p.m. Wednesday, following guidance from the...
View ArticleHillsborough County residents shopping for last-minute storm essentials
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Longer wait times are expected at several local stores as residents in Hillsborough County head to shop for last-minute items. Several residents in Tampa said they have seen empty...
View ArticleBoat owners prepare for Hurricane Helene in Hudson Beach
HUDSON BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) -- In Pasco County along the coast, neighbors were making last-minute preparations Wednesday to get ready for a potential storm surge. At Skeleton Key Marina in Hudson Beach,...
View ArticleCitrus County prepares for Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — In Citrus County, the Sheriff's Office is warning about the potential for 10 to 15 feet of catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge. Many residents spent their day preparing...
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Tornado watch issued throughout Tampa Bay until 6 a.m.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tornado Watch has been issued until 6:00 a.m. Friday for Manatee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Polk, Hardee, Pinellas, Sarasota, Citrus, Pasco, and Highlands counties. As Hurricane...
View ArticleHurricane Helene lashes parts of South Florida as storm intensifies
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Helene is rapidly intensifying as it continues its path north-northeast towards Florida. Video captured Wednesday night shows the outer bands of the storm lashing parts...
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Tampa Bay could see record-level water levels, storm surge from Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Helene could bring record-level water levels and storm surge to Tampa Bay. Helene is continuing to strengthen and the winds picking up the water are producing roughly...
View ArticleGov. DeSantis provides update on Hurricane Helene
Ron DeSantis is expected to give another update at 11 p.m. News Channel 8 will stream the news conference live in the player above. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Ron DeSantis gave an update in...
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PHOTOS: Hurricane Helene impacting Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Helene is rapidly intensifying as it continues its path north toward Florida. Helene has become a Category 4 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tampa...
View ArticleHillsborough County officials speak amid Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Hillsborough County Emergency Management officials are holding a news conference as Florida's Gulf Coast prepares for the impacts of Hurricane Helene. County Administrator Bonnie...
View ArticleNearly 500K Tampa Bay area residents without power amid Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Nearly 500,000 Tampa Bay area residents were without power Thursday night as Hurricane Helene passed through Florida's Gulf Coast. Hurricane Helene has strengthened Category 4...
View Article'It's not over yet': St. Pete mayor provides update as Hurricane Helene...
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — St. Pete Mayor Kenneth Welch gave an update Thursday evening, as Pinellas County anticipates peak storm around midnight. The mayor said as the county prepares for the...
View ArticleVIDEOS: Tampa Bay experiencing flooding amid Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida Thursday evening but is already impacting the Tampa Bay area. Life-threatening storm surges and record-level water levels...
View ArticleTampa city leaders provide storm update as conditions worsen amid Hurricane...
City officials are expected to provide another update at 7 p.m. News Channel 8 will stream the news conference in the player above. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tampa city leaders gave an update on Hurricane...
View ArticleUniversal, Disney cancel Halloween events, close water parks ahead of...
Related video: Hurricane Helene satellite imagery on Thursday ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World are canceling events and closing parks ahead of Hurricane Helene,...
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FHP closes Sunshine Skyway Bridge ahead of Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol is closing the Sunshine Skyway Bridge ahead of Hurricane Helene. FHP closed the bridge after wind gusts hit 60 MPH as weather conditions deteriorated...
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'Rapid intensification' often happens as hurricanes near shore - what does...
(NEXSTAR) - It usually takes several days to even a week for a tropical storm to grow into a powerful hurricane. But if conditions are just right, a major hurricane can develop in just hours. Some may...
View ArticleManatee county residents brace for flooding as evacuation orders start
PALMETTO, Fla. — Residents of Manatee County are preparing for potential flooding as evacuation orders are in place for those in Zone A. Despite the growing concern, some locals remain calm as they...
View ArticleHoward Frankland Bridge closed due to Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol has closed the Howard Frankland Bridge ahead of Hurricane Helene. FHP said the closure comes as a result of high winds and storm surges. FHP closes...
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