Can you access Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene’s damage? Here’s what to know
After hitting Florida’s Gulf Coast, Helene tore through the Southeast, unleashing historic rain and flooding in parts of Georgia and the Carolinas and leaving dozens of people dead and millions without power. Helene’s trail of destruction and record-breaking floods could rank among the costliest storms in U.S. history.
Hurricane Helene damage tops $358M in unincorporated Manatee
Manatee County staff provide preliminary storm damage assessments, excluding Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.
Governor DeSantis promises speedy repairs to Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island after hurricane Helene
The Governor also said that repairing and rebuilding would stay a top priority after many homes and businesses were affected.
Locals return to Anna Maria Island homes and businesses broken by Hurricane Helene
Gov. Ron DeSantis set an aggressive timetable for a temporary road on Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene buried and battered Gulf Drive.
Rick Scott tours Helene damage on Anna Maria Island
Rick Scott toured Anna Maria Island to evaluate the damage left behind from Hurricane Helene. Scott met with residents and other crews who were beginning their cleanup efforts. A look at the damage: Anna Maria Island residents lost ‘everything’ to Hurricane Helene Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer and Mayor Judy Titsworth showed Scott areas where sand was pushed into homes and businesses,
Scenes from Hurricane Helene: Flooding, damage and piles of sand on Anna Maria Island
Parts of Anna Maria Island may never look the same after Hurricane Helene brought new levels of destruction to Manatee County’s barrier island. Even though the Category 4 storm did not make landfall in Manatee County,
Anna Maria Island devastated by Hurricane Helene
Anna Maria Island sustained major damage during Hurricane Helene, and much of the island remains covered in sand.
DeSantis announces plan to repair Anna Maria Island in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath
DeSantis said in a Saturday afternoon press conference in Bradenton Beach. “This is just too nice an area not to.”
A look at the damage: Anna Maria Island residents lost ‘everything’ to Hurricane Helene
Anna Maria Island took the brunt of the damage in Manatee County, and WFLA News Channel 8 got a look at the damage on Holmes Beach with a ride along with the chief of police.
Bradenton Beach city attorney: Claims of 2-year power restoration timeline are false
Florida Power & Light officials haven't finished an assessment of Bradenton Beach to determine when power can be restored ...
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City of Bradenton Beach issues boil water notice after Helene leaves tap water unsafe
The City of Bradenton has issued a boil water notice after Hurricane Helene left tap water in the area unsafe to drink.
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Ron DeSantis visits Bradenton Beach, talks sand complications and road repair
Continuing his tour of areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis is commenting on what was experienced in ...
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Bradenton PD in mutual aid agreement with Holmes Beach PD
Duties will be assigned by Holmes Beach PD and they will vary based on the needs and shift. This mutual aid has been ...
Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Governor DeSantis held press conference in Bradenton Beach
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Bradenton Beach Saturday in regards to Hurricane Helene aftermath.
Watch Hurricane Helene come ashore in Florida with these beach camera live streams
The Florida Department of Transportation’s website, FL511.com, has live video streams of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and other ...
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Manatee County Government provides update on Helene recovery
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Government has posted an update on recovery efforts in the County. Needs Assessment Teams have been deployed to the hardest-hit regions, including ...
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Live: Water service restored to some barrier islands; gas leaks delay Longboat reopening
With some barrier islands inaccessible and thousands of homes damaged by Hurricane Helene, thousands are recovering in ...
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Holmes Beach to allow residents and business owners back onto Island
Starting at 10:00 am, property owners and business owners of Holmes Beach and the City of Anna Maria, will be allowed to come onto the island to assess their damages. YOU MUST HAVE A RE-ENTRY TAG.