Helene death toll rises to 12 in Pinellas County
October 2, 2024 - The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday afternoon that Hurricane Helene’s local death toll increased to 12 fatalities. Three occurred in Indian Rocks Beach, two in St. Pete Beach, two in Treasure Island and one each in Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Madeira Beach, St. Petersburg and Redington Shores.