Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manatee County shut off drinking water to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key beaches to prepare for Hurricane Helene’s storm surge ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Two days after Hurricane Helene brought heavy storm surge and flooding to the Tampa Bay area, a boil water advisory has been issued for drinking water on Anna Maria Island. In a ...

Annie's Bait & Tackle owner Bruce Shear found his ice machine across the street from his Cortez Village shop on Friday as he and many Manatee County residents worked to recover from Hurricane Helene.

According to Manatee County Utilities, water will be restored to the islands as soon as it is safe to do so. MCSO has established a checkpoint at the entrance of Anna Maria Island to reduce any ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla (SNN) — A popular stretch of Anna Maria Island is now officially off limits to swimmers after two recent deaths and a number of other close calls. City leaders say the move is ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Benjamin Tuffley of Keystone Heights, near Gainesville, was much more than just a husband and father. His family said he inspired them to live boldly and without fear. They're ...