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.
Holmes Beach residents, business owners allowed back onto Anna Maria Island
Residents and business owners of Holmes Beach and the City of Anna Maria are allowed back onto the island, the Holmes Beach Police Department announced Saturday.
Hurricane Helene: The 'heartbreaking' damage left behind on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island was among the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene. The small island was underwater, with 100% of single family homes seeing 3-4 feet of floodwaters.
Island Residents Reflect on Hurricane Helene’s Devastation
We spoke to business owners and residents from the barrier islands to hear what they had to say about the effects of the hurricane's historic storm surge, the aftermath and what's next.
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.
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,
Can you access Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene’s damage? Here’s what to know
Anna Maria Island remains under a curfew with access limited to residents, business owners and first responders. Hurricane Helene ravaged Manatee County’s barrier island as it twisted through the Gulf of Mexico last Thursday before it made direct landfall near Perry in Florida’s Big Bend region.
Assessing the damage on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island was among the areas hit the hardest by the storm with residents of Bradenton Beach still unable to access the area.
WATCH: Eagle 8 flies over Helene damage at Anna Maria Island
Eagle 8 HD is surveying Helene damage at Anna Maria Island and other areas hit hard by the category 4 hurricane. You can report damage in your area with photos and videos sent to WFLA.com/ReportIt
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Hurricane Helene devastation on Holmes Beach leads to vacation rental moratorium for 45 days
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City of Holmes Beach votes on temporary ban of tourism
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Police Chief asking for patience as Holmes Beach recovers from Hurricane Helene
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Beaches remain closed. Visitors advised to rethink trips to Sarasota or Manatee beaches
Local municipalities are advising tourists to rethink trips planned for Anna Maria Island or Sarasota County beaches during Hurricane Helene recovery.
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Holmes Beach resident says they may never move back into their home after Hurricane Helene
Dozens of residents in Holmes Beach lining the streets with drywall, roofing, furniture, and personal belongings.
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Stories pour out of Holmes Beach post-Hurricane Helene
Home burns, police trapped at station, residential rescues and shared shelter Stories of rescues, resilience and community ...
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City of Tampa offering free parking in garages during Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches, the City of Tampa is offering free garage parking to all residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas.
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Bradenton Beach reopens to residents, local business owners
Neighborhoods in Bradenton Beach are now open for residents and business owners to return for the first time since Hurricane ...