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84 Dead From Helene Nationwide; Hurricane Levels FL Communities

As of Sunday morning, there were 64 dead in five states, including 11 in Florida, and damage estimates sat at […]

Pinellas Death Toll Increases To 9, Names Of 8 Victims Released

Nine people who drowned in their homes lived in a mandatory evacuation area in Pinellas County. The sheriff identified 8 […]

Hurricane Helene: 56 Dead In 5 States; Damage Could Top $95 Billion

As the death toll rises, experts predict Helene could be one of the costliest in U.S. history due to its […]

Floridians Can Order Free COVID Tests Again: How To Get Yours

Updated rapid tests are expected to be able to detect newer variants just as a new COVID variant arrives in […]

What Do You Do About Neighbor’s Intrusive Bright Lights? [Block Talk]

A Patch reader wonders if it’s really necessary for her neighbor to keep their intrusively bright LED and halogen lights […]

National Coffee Day 2024: 29 Places To Get Freebies, Deals And Steals

Coffeehouses and restaurants across the country are celebrating National Coffee Day and International Coffee Day with deals.

Harrowing Video Shows Drivers Swamped On Tampa Bridge During Helene

Hurricane Helene prompted the closures of bridges and roads when it skirted past Tampa, bringing winds and life-threatening storm surge.

FL Power Outages Top 900K, Safety Tips: Hurricane Helene Aftermath

Helene dropped to tropical storm status Friday as it moved across Florida, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands. Check […]

‘Nobody Worried’: St. Pete Downtown Businesses Open Ahead Of Helene

With minor flooding and wind gusts starting in St. Pete ahead of Hurricane Helene, some businesses stay open to those […]