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See Hurricane Helene's impact on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys, Anna Maria Island
Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s Gulf Coast, making landfall late Thursday as a powerful Category 4 storm, bringing with 140 mph winds, torrential rain and a record storm surge before moving inland across Georgia and the Carolinas. Miami avoided a massive upset thanks to a controversial overturned call on the final play of the game.
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Live: Residents can return to Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, St. Armands
Workers are ready to deploy to Casey Key to restore services as soon as the area is safely accessible to do so. The county also said Florida Power & Light crews are working on restoring power throughout the state.
Evacuation ordered for Longboat Key ahead of Hurricane Helene
As Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Longboat Key officials advised residents that an evacuation order was in effect for residents.
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 County Utilities announced they will shut off water to the island cities by 6 a.m. on Thursday. Anticipated winds and storm surge could threaten the the integrity of the infrastructure.
Aerial view of Longboat Key after Hurricane Helene
Photojournalist Thomas Bender flew over Longboat Key to get a look at the beaches after Hurricane Helene
Siesta Key staggered by Hurricane Helene's storm surge
Hurricane Helene's staggering storm surge inundated neighborhoods on Siesta Key, leaving businesses and residents with a long road to recovery.
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Longboat Key officials say more help is on the way, reentry timeline still uncertain
Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi told community representatives there’s still uncertainties with the town’s water supply and ...
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue speaks on aftermath of Hurricane Helene
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department to hold a news conference about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Live updates: What is the status of Siesta, Longboat, Anna Maria and other islands?
Hurricane Helene may have passed, but Sarasota and Manatee counties are still suffering from damage and flooding due to the ...
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Longboat Key remains closed following Hurricane Helene damage
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Longboat Key remains closed Saturday morning. The Town is dealing with a significant water supply ...
‘No one expected this’: Residents in Siesta Key shocked by Helene’s devastation
The damage from Helene took some Sarasota residents by surprise. One family who decided to ride out the storm and wound up scrambling to save what they could. “First ...
Longboat Key man to compete on upcoming 'Golden Bachelorette.' When is the season airing?
Gregg Lassen, 64, will be competing on the first season of ABC's "Golden Bachelorette, a spin-off of the "Golden Bachelor." ...
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MCSO investigating shooting death investigation in Bradenton
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting death investigation between a younger male and older male.
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Punta Gorda couple deals with flooding after Helene
A Punta Gorda couple is recovering after the storm surge from Helene went through their dream home. Ashley and Christian Harris live in the Punta Gorda Historic District. Ashley Harris said she loves ...