DeSantis announces executive actions related to Helene
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.
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 feet.
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.
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 power to four-million households and businesses. The Governor said this is the fastest power restoration following a major storm the state has seen.
Live updates: Gov. DeSantis visits Anna Maria Island after Helene’s destruction
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he will hold a press conference on Anna Maria Island Saturday afternoon, two days after Hurricane Helene battered Manatee County.
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.
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 to Anna Maria Island.
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. Manatee County officials stressed not to dump sand on the beach, due to possible contamination.
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 the chief of police.
Anna Maria Island: See famous Florida beaches before and after Hurricane Helene hit
The island is swarming with activity as recovery crews, emergency workers and locals pitch into a team effort to piece Anna Maria Island back together again. Aerial and street vie
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. "We have 92, 80s, 60s,
DeSantis again skips meeting with Biden after hurricane hits state
Thursday marked the second time DeSantis has opted out of meeting with Biden in Florida after a hurricane struck his state.
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DeSantis; Helene FL death toll “likely more than 15”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the number of dead from Hurricane Helene Florida landfall “is probably at a minimum 15, I ...