At least five dead in storm’s ‘war zone’

Pinellas County recorded five storm-related fatalities as Hurricane Helene inundated the coastline and low-lying neighborhoods.

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said at least two were drownings, and the remaining three deaths remain under investigation. Two occurred in Treasure Island, two in Indian Rocks Beach and one person died in Dunedin.

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Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information.

City officials "made the difficult decision" to cut the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility's power at approximately 10:45 p.m. Thursday. Much of St. Petersburg was without power and low-lying areas were under water at the time of the announcement.

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