School District of Manatee County officials say all schools will be closed for several days this week as Hurricane Milton moves toward a predicted landfall on Florida’s west coast. On Sunday afternoon, district officials announced that schools will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. All school activities will be canceled on those days.

As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Manatee County need to know. A local State of Emergency was declared for Tropical Storm Milton on Saturday. Evacuations of zones A & B will begin at 2 p.

Several local schools have announced closures as Hurricane Milton, now a Category 1 storm, barrels toward the Sarasota-Bradenton area. Sarasota County public schools will be closed Monday through at least Wednesday ahead of Tropical Storm Milton,

The developing storm comes as Manatee County’s recovery from Helene is still underway. That hurricane devastated Manatee County with record-breaking storm surge, flooding and property damage — especially in coastal areas. While residents, businesses and government crews continue cleanup efforts, another strong storm is on the way.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says temporary housing assistance could soon be available to residents impacted by Helene during a visit to Bradenton.

Hurricane Helene forced hundreds of residents across Manatee County to flee the storm's strong surge and drastic weather conditions. Land destruction and ongoing cleanup efforts present new challenges to voters in Manatee County who may face new logistical challenges in casting their ballots in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.