Tallahassee deals with downside of being 'tree town'
Tallahassee deals with downside of being 'tree town' after Hurricane Helene
By Friday, much of Tallahassee looked untouched by Helene's fury. Residents walked trails and sidewalks, breathing in fresh air like any other day. Others sunbathed poolside or jumped in their cars to survey damage. Some neighborhoods showed minor signs of impact, such as downed basketball hoops and tree limbs.
South Florida students rode out Hurricane Helene in Tallahassee
Some South Florida​ parents are breathing a sigh of relief after their kids decided to ride out Hurricane Helene​ in Tallahassee.
Will Helene hit Tallahassee, Florida? It would be the first major hurricane there in over 100 years
The forecast cone for Hurricane Helene appeared to narrow on Thursday morning, indicating increased confidence in its projected path toward Tallahassee, Florida.
See Tallahassee, Leon County power outage map as Hurricane Helene impacts Florida
As Hurricane Helene brings dangerous storm surge, high winds and flooding rain to Florida, a look at power outages around Tallahasee, Leon County.
Tallahassee deals with down side of being 'tree town' after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene swallowed the Big Bend region with torrential rain, making landfall at 11 p.m. Thursday. The most powerful winds ever recorded in modern history whipped the city in a terrifying night for many who were waiting out the storm or too nervous to sleep.
'I jumped up, and there it was': Tallahassee resident talk about Hurricane Helene damage
Some Tallahassee residents are assessing the damage following Hurricane Helene. Crews with the city of Tallahassee have begun cleanup efforts. On Friday morning at daylight, they began responding to numerous calls about downed power lines and trees in local neighborhoods.
Helene updates: Cat. 4 bullet grazes Tallahassee as hurricane alley takes another hit
Helene was a Category 4 hurricane as it made landfall along Florida's Big Bend and Nature Coast. Here's what's happening ...
Tiny Florida town ‘wiped off the map’ by Hurricane Helene’s wrath: ‘There’s nothing left’
“I’ve been in Florida all my life,” Nancy Belleville, 80, said. “My entire life, and it’s never been this bad. But I’m still alive and everyone I love is still alive, so I’m grateful to God for ...
‘Huge sigh of relief.’ Helene veers east, spares Tallahassee the worst of Cat 4 storm
No damage was immediately apparent in state government buildings, including the state Capitol and governor’s mansion.
‘We really dodged a bullet’: Tallahassee spared the worst as Helene moved east
Tallahassee was spared the worst of a dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Helene that wreaked havoc from Tampa Bay to the Big Bend ...
Waffle House closes Tallahassee-area locations as Hurricane Helene approaches Florida
A spokesperson for Waffle House did not say how many restaurants would close in preparation for Hurricane Helene, but many in ...
Florida State football vs. SMU: Live score updates, highlights from Week 5 game
SMU (3-1) beat TCU 66-42 in week four, improving to 3-1 this year. Saturday's game vs. the Seminoles is the first ACC game ...
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Helene Thursday recap: Hurricane makes landfall near Perry, Florida as a Category 4 storm
Information about landfall and Friday's updates are here. Hurricane Helene has made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend region Thursday at 11:10 p.m., and is moving quickly ...
Helene update from the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Florida at 6 a.m. on Friday
Helene update from the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Florida at 6 a.m. on Friday Max Matus, 18, says the ball ...
'Mighty strange': Tiny stretch of Florida coast hit with 3 hurricanes in 13 months
The centers of Helene, Idalia and Debby crossed the coast within about 23 miles, according to the National Hurricane Center.