barrier islands, Pinellas County
Pinellas residents on barrier islands come back to 'war zone' after Hurricane Helene
SUNSET BEACH, Fla. - Sunset Beach residents said they came back to a war zone after Hurricane Helene. "It’s like an apocalypse," Kandis Fernandez said. "People can’t comprehend how devastating this is."
Pinellas barrier islands to reopen to public with additional patrols
The bridges to Pinellas County's barrier islands are set to reopen, Tuesday afternoon. "We're trying to get people back out here as quickly as we can," Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said.
The Pinellas barrier islands are reopening. These images offer a glimpse of what to expect
Officials caution against people coming out to the barrier islands to hang out or gawk at the storm damage. They say residents and workers need their space as cleanup and damage assessment continues.
Pinellas County barrier islands reopen for residents after Helene: 'These people lost everything'
Those who live or work on the Pinellas County barrier islands are now able to get back on the beach after Hurricane Helene.
Barrier Islands remain closed, deputies patrol for looters
Law enforcement escorted people out of the barrier islands due to dangerous conditions following Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County Officials said barrier islands will remain closed.
Barrier Islands in Pinellas County now open with restrictions
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — All barrier islands and beaches in Pinellas County will open at 4 p.m. with restrictions. Barrier Islands will be open to residents, business owners, or employees with a Barrier Island Re-Entry Permit, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Clearwater barrier islands reopen after Hurricane Helene
Clearwater officials announced that its barrier islands would reopen to the public Tuesday afternoon after from Hurricane Helene. The barrier islands were set to reopen at 4 p.m. Tuesday after significant cleanup efforts,
Pinellas barrier islands survey Helene’s ‘catastrophic’ damage
For a moment, the couple on the beach tried to enjoy the view in front of them: An orange sun slipping into the Gulf of Mexico, the
Pinellas County barrier islands reopen after Helene
Pinellas County barrier islands are back open to the public for the first time since Hurricane Helene hit. However, Clearwater officials are sending a distinct message to visitors who are considering a trip to the beach.
Pinellas Barrier Islands reopen as community tries to return to a sense of 'normalcy'
The Barrier Islands in Pinellas County reopened on Tuesday at 4 p.m., but residents, business owners, and county officials encourage people not to go out there unless they need to or are volunteering to help clean up.
Pinellas barrier islands reopen to public, officials ask visitors to postpone travel plans
Pinellas barrier islands reopen to public, officials ask visitors to postpone travel plans
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These two St. Petersburg friends are ferrying supplies to the barrier islands
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At a Barrier Island in Florida, Helene Brought ‘a Solid Wall of Water’
The hurricane passed far to the north but did enough damage in St. Pete Beach that some there began realizing what a direct ...
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Barrier Islands in Pinellas County Remain Closed Post-Hurricane Helene; Security Ramped Up Against Looting Threats
Pinellas County's barrier islands are closed post-Hurricane Helene; residents await home return as cleanup and security ...
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Barrier Islands access extended to tow truck drivers, contractors
Licensed tow truck drivers and licensed contractors, such as plumbers and electricians, will now have access to the Barrier ...