Manatee, Hurricane Helene
Live updates: Thousands are still without power as Sarasota-Manatee begins a long recovery
Hurricane Helene may have passed, but Sarasota and Manatee counties are still suffering from damage and flooding due to the storm.
Live updates: Recovery and cleanup begins after Hurricane Helene slams Manatee County
Officials in Manatee County began the recovery process Friday morning after Hurricane Helene slammed through the area as a major Category 4 storm. Damage and flooding have been reported throughout the Bradenton area, including severe flooding on Anna Maria Island, Cortez and along the Manatee River.
Live: Hurricane Helene expected to be Cat 4; Sarasota-Manatee forecast remains the same
Stay informed about prep, evacuation zones, dangers, impact and the latest path as the storm heads near Sarasota and Manatee.
All quiet on the eastern Manatee front following Hurricane Helene
While west Manatee beaches took a "devastating" hit, Lakewood Ranch-area residents were dealing with minor cleanup Friday.
Helene Thursday recap: Hurricane makes landfall near Perry, Florida as a Category 4 storm
Information about landfall and Friday's updates are here. Hurricane Helene has made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend region Thursday at 11:10 p.m., and is moving quickly inland over the Florida Panhandle.
Live Hurricane Helene updates: Sarasota and Manatee continue to feel storm's impact
Hurricane Helene, now with winds at 125 mph, has sent rain, wind and storm surge into Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Live updates: Manatee County braces for storm as Hurricane Helene reaches Category 2
Manatee County is bracing for the arrival of impacts from Hurricane Helene on Thursday. Helene continued to gather strength overnight and became a Category 2 hurricane Thursday morning with tropical storm force winds extending 345 miles from its center,
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Federal Proposal Seeks To Double Protected Habitat For Florida Manatees
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a significant expansion of critical habitat for Florida manatees, potentially ...
Biden approves emergency federal aid for Florida counties hit by Helene
Those affected in Tampa Bay counties are eligible for the aid, which includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs.
Water shut-off for Manatee, Sarasota islands including Anna Maria, Siesta Key
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County and Sarasota County are shutting off water due to Hurricane Helene. Manatee ...
Young manatee washes ashore at MacDill Air Force Base during Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene's storm surge lifted a young manatee, named "Troy" by staff, onto MacDill Air Force Base. TAMPA, Fla. — A ...
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Two Florida “Proud Boys” from Sarasota & Manatee Counties Plead Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Two Florida “Proud Boys” from Sarasota & Manatee Counties Plead Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol ...
Traffic updates: Skyway reopens. Other Manatee County bridges and roads closed
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is reopened Friday after Hurricane Helene brought strong wind and storm surge to Manatee County ...
Flood rescue efforts continue as Biden approves emergency for Tennessee
Federal disaster assistance for Tennessee to supplement response efforts due to Helene, FEMA announced Saturday morning.
How hurricane storm surges work—and worsen with climate change
As a hurricane reaches the coast, it pushes a huge volume of ocean water ashore. This is what we call storm surge. This surge ...