SUMMARY: The Florida Panhandle and Big Bend face clean-up efforts after Hurricane Helen, the third major storm in over a year, following Hurricanes Adalia and Debbie. Residents, though exhausted, remain determined to rebuild. ABC Action News anchor Paula Gro reported extensive damage, particularly in Perry, where homes lost roofs and streets are littered with debris. Power outages impacted all of Taylor County, and structural devastation is significant along the coast, with reports that 80% of coastal structures were destroyed. Cleanup efforts are underway, but the community is yearning for a break after the relentless storms.

Damage from Helene in Perry is widespread.

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SUMMARY: Residents of South Tampa, particularly along Bayshore Boulevard, experienced significant flooding due to record storm surge from Hurricane Helen. ABC Action News reported a substantial cleanup effort, as mud, debris, and damaged furniture cluttered the streets and homes. Many residents reported unprecedented water levels, with some experiencing six inches flooding inside their houses. Community members mobilized quickly, helping each other and hiring cleaning crews to tackle the mess, while expressing gratitude for their relatively safe situation compared to those affected along the beaches. The cleanup efforts were characterized by neighborly support and resilience in the face of adversity.

Flooding from the severe storm surge on Bayshore Boulevard Thursday is all gone but it left behind lots of dirt and debris.

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SUMMARY: A man, 42-year-old Chasing Williams, is in jail after allegedly stabbing a woman multiple times at a Chevron gas station in Hollywood. The incident occurred around 3:40 a.m. on September 12, with the victim suffering stab wounds to her neck, hip, and hands. Police tracked Williams down using surveillance footage after a witness recalled seeing a man matching his description acting suspiciously near a hotel. The victim has been released from the hospital but faces a long recovery. Williams is charged with attempted first-degree homicide and is being held without bond.

CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero has the latest on the investigation.

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