Anna Maria Island, Hurricane Helene
Anna Maria Island: See famous Florida beaches before and after Hurricane Helene hit
A week after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept ashore and devastated Anna Maria Island, the popular Southwest Florida tourist destination is still digging out of the wreckage. Signs of destruction are everywhere, from beaches depleted of their famous crystal white sand to ruined streets, landmarks, businesses and homes.
Officials order evacuation of Anna Maria Island
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - City officials in Anna Maria Island have announced that it will order a mandatory evacuation of the island starting on Monday ahead of Milton. A mandatory evacuation will be issued at noon Monday for the island, which was hard hit by Helene.
DeSantis announces executive actions related to Helene during stop on Anna Maria Island
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced executive actions aimed at speeding up Hurricane Helene recovery efforts during a visit to Anna Maria Island.
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.
A look at the damage: Anna Maria Island residents lose ‘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 Holmes Beach Chief of Police.
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
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Sen. 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
Curfew restricts access on Anna Maria Island during cleanup
Hurricane Helene has wreaked havoc in Holmes Beach, with experts predicting that recovery could take from months to years. The island remains largely off-limits to the public as local
Anna Maria Island residents lose ‘everything’ to Hurricane Helene
Anna Maria Island took the brunt of the damage in Manatee County, and NewsNation affiliate WFLA got a look at the damage on Holmes Beach with a ride along with Holmes Beach Chief of Police. Driving through Holmes Beach,
Helene dumped sand on Anna Maria Island homes and roads. Here’s what to do with it
Part of Helene’s fallout is sand dispersed along roadways and homes on Anna Maria Island. Beach access remains closed and curfews are in place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach.
TS Milton: Mandatory evacuation for Florida island
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - City officials in Anna Maria Island have announced that it will order a mandatory evacuation of ...
EVACUATIONS: Anna Maria under mandatory order Monday due to Milton
Currently, forecasters believe Milton will become a hurricane before making landfall along Florida's west coast this week.
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Governor DeSantis tours flood-soaked Anna Maria Island
Gov. Ron DeSantis toured Anna Maria Island on Thursday, where residents and business owners are trying to get back on their ...
Watch Governor Ron DeSantis news conference from Anna Maria Island on the recovery effort after Hurricane Helene
DeSantis holds a news conference from Manatee County on the ongoing recovery to Hurricane Helene. All 12 teams were broadcast ...