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.
Tallahassee, Leon County adjusting trash pickup schedule because of Hurricane Helene
To make up for days missed due to Hurricane Helene, the schedule is being adjusted by two days. Here's the details.
Last-minute preparations continue in Tallahassee ahead of Hurricane Helene's arrival
Ahead of Hurricane Helene's arrival, last-minute preparations were taking place in Tallahassee, where some gas stations had started to run out of gas.
'An ugly wind': Helene blasts Taylor County, marking another near-miss for Tallahassee
Helene, the most powerful hurricane to strike Apalachee Bay and one that threatened Tallahassee with a direct hit, made landfall late Thursday in Taylor County.
'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.
Tallahassee hemp store owner says fatal shooting was 'out of self defense' during robbery
An owner of the Florida Hemp Distribution store, which became the scene of a homicide investigation Friday, says the fatal ...
Leon County, city of Tallahassee to begin debris collection soon
The county starts the first pass of debris collection Saturday, Oct. 5; the city will begin collection Tuesday.
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 ...
‘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 ...
In Tallahassee, Residents Worry About a Defining City Feature: Its Trees
The city’s canopy and shaded roads could become hazards as Helene brings the potential for hurricane-force winds.
'Miraculous': Ten miles may have saved Tallahassee from Hurricane Helene, utter ruin
Tallahassee got about as close as meteorologically possible to getting absolutely hammered by Hurricane Helene, which had ...
‘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.
Inside the city of Tallahassee plan to restore power after Helene: 2,000 workers ready
Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad answers questions about the power restoration effort gearing up for Hurricane Helene.
Power struggle: Tallahassee, Big Bend crews race to restore power in hardest hit areas
About 74,000 Leon County residents lost power thanks to Hurricane Helene; crews are working around the clock to turn the ...
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Tampa Bay area Sheriffs back ‘champion for public safety’ Michael Owen in HD 70
Owen’s campaign announced that Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, and Manatee ...