As of 6:00 p.m. today, September 29th, the closed sections of Gulf Boulevard will be reopened. The affected areas include: ・North and southbound lanes of Gulf Boulevard from 150th Avenue (Tom Stuart Causeway) south to 140th Avenue in Madeira Beach.

While Hurricane Helene is thankfully out of Florida territory leaving destruction in its wake, attempts to return to somewhat normal life are ongoing throughout the state and in Pinellas County, officials want to make sure residents who need comfort can find it in public facilities.

Five people have died in Pinellas County, Florida, as Hurricane Helene unleashed its devastating impact overnight.