From flooding to fires, Davis Islands got hit hard by Hurricane Helene
Tampa General was built in the mid 1920s on Davis Islands in Hillsborough Bay. People still wonder why they would build it there just a few years after the big hurricane of 1921 – the last time Tampa suffered a direct hit from a major hurricane. The City of Tampa posted the following information on its Facebook page.
Home destroyed by fire as storm surge inundates Davis Islands
As storm surge overtook the houses on Davis Islands, one house caught on fire off Blanca Avenue. First responders were unable to reach the home because of the high water, according to reporting from 10 Tampa Bay’s Eric Glasser. Fortunately, there were no injuries or deaths related to the fire.
Anthony Cirelli escaped on neighbor's canoe from Davis Islands home owing to Hurricane Helene mayhem
While the Tampa Bay Lightning continue their exhibition schedule, several areas in the Southeastern United States are in an emergency situation due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
Tampa’s Davis Islands deals with unexpected storm surge from Hurricane Helene
On Davis Islands, furniture lay strewn outside door fronts Friday as residents and business owners pushed water out of their dwellings and decided what they could keep — and what they had to part with.
Davis Islands prepares for Helene landfall
Davis Islands is generally spared the worst of our storms, but people living on the island are still preparing.
Fire during Helene destroys home on Davis Islands
FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Heavy flooding on roads to Davis Islands
Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding on the roadways leading to and from Davis Islands, prompting the Tampa Police Department to advise residents and visitors to avoid travel to the area unless absolutely necessary.
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At least 52 dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across southeastern US
More than 3 million customers went into the weekend without any power and many face a continued threat of floods.
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Helene latest: Death toll climbs to 52, mountain towns wiped out
Helene's path of destruction has left at least 52 people dead and entire homes and neighborhoods washed away in the ...
Helene’s death toll climbs to 52. Others left stranded, homeless, without power
Among the desperate family members waiting for news was Francine Cavanaugh, who last talked to her sister as the storm was ...
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Tropical Weather Latest: Millions still without power from Helene as flooding continues
The remnants of Hurricane Helene are dissipating but millions remain without power across the Southeast and officials warned ...
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Water rescues on Davis Islands in Tampa
FOX 13's Kellie Cowan has the latest on water rescues on Davis Islands in Tampa following record-breaking storm surge from Hurricane Helene.
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WATCH LIVE: Tampa officials give update on Davis Islands water rescues
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Fire Chief Barbara Tripp and Police Chief Lee Bercaw are holding a news conference to give an update on water rescues on Davis Islands following record-breaking storm surge ...
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Luis Davis Sentenced to Over 14 Years in Prison for Carjacking and Armed Assault in St. Croix
United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Luis Davis, 36, of St. Croix, was sentenced by Chief District ...
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Where did Helene hurt Tampa Bay the worst?
Sand piled along Gulf Boulevard looked like snowbanks. Boats were dragged ashore into downtown Gulfport. And waters submerged ...