Anna Maria Island, Hurricane Helene
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 devastated by Helene, Manatee County reports major damage
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch Director Kristen Mazzarella told the Herald-Tribune that wildlife on the island also suffered losses. She said that a record-setting number of sea turtle nests laid on AMI this year has been devastated, first by Hurricane Debby and finished off by Helene.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...