Helene was never predicted to hit Tampa — it’s eye made landfall 180 miles north. But at more than 200-miles wide and winds whipping at nearly 140 mph near its core, it created surges that hit all along the Florida peninsula’s Gulf Coast. Most weren’t deadly, but on Pinellas’ barrier islands, the water wall came from all directions.

Hurricane Helene is gone, but it left a mark on the Tampa Bay area that will not be forgotten. New York and Minnesota are swapping All-Star big men. Let's break down the trade. Poor Makari Vickers had no idea what was coming.

The death of a beloved teacher who lost her life as a result of Hurricane Helene has shaken the public to its core. Hurricane Helene has wreaked havoc across US states, making relief efforts challenging.