Nearly 365 days ago, Hurricane Helene made a significant impact on parts of Tarpon Springs. However, businesses now say they've rebounded and are finally getting back to normal.
The aftermath of Helene was something that some people had never seen before. As the storm hit, our Tampa Bay 28 crew was on the scene.
For many, the recovery process was simply overwhelming. Families and businesses were left rebuilding for months.
"Devastation. I just walked in, and everything is wet, said Nancy Williams in September 2024 after the storm. "They said the water was four feet deep in every one of our stores, and all the clothing is wet. Everything is ruined."
Williams works down at the Sponge Docks. She walked our crew through the damage a day after the storm.
Now, fast-forward to today: it's a