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.
Bradenton school shifts to ‘team-teaching’ after Helene devastates Anna Maria Island says
School District spokesperson Michael Barber told the Bradenton Herald in an email Wednesday that there is “no definitive timeline to return” to Anna Maria Elementary. Barber said the district’s maintenance staff weren’t able to examine the school for the first time in the wake of the storm until Tuesday.
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.
WATCH: DeSantis speaks from Anna Maria Island Thursday
Ron DeSantis is set to hold a press conference from Anna Maria Island where he will discuss recovery following Hurricane Helene. The governor will speak from Rod and Reel Pier at 11:15 a.m. You can watch the press conference in this story.
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.
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
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.
Volunteers needed to help Anna Maria Island residents
The Center of Anna Maria Island organizes volunteers like Ryan Quigley, Danny Whitley and the Sullivan family. At times, there are more people to help, than volunteers to respond.
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,
Anna Maria Island residents dealing with the hurricane’s destruction
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - Thousands on Anna Maria Island are dealing with extreme damage of their property, personal items, vehicles, and boats, after Hurricane Helene’s wrath ripped through the coast.
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.
Gov. DeSantis visits storm ravaged Anna Maria Island as residents begin to rebuild
While visiting Anna Maria Island Thursday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis said within a week, utility crews have restored ...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks about Anna Maria Island vacation rental conundrum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed topics related to vacation rentals, and other matters of local importance, during a visit ...
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 ...