Hurricane Milton: Large water main break reported in Bradenton

A large water main break has been reported in Bradenton as Hurricane Milton moves closer to landfall in Florida Wednesday afternoon. 

Bradenton preparing for high storm surge from Hurricane Milton: 'Get out'

Bradenton officials are preparing to see high storm surge from Hurricane Milton, and the city isn't wasting any time getting prepped. 

Hurricane Milton: Manatee County updates & information

As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Manatee County need to know.

Bay Area sandbag sites open ahead of expected wet weather

A little more than a week after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge flooded communities across the Bay Area a tropical system is expected to bring heavy rains to water-logged neighborhoods and sandbag sites are starting to open. 

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.

Manatee County working to ensure smooth election after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene forced hundreds of residents across Manatee County to flee the storm's strong surge and drastic weather conditions. 

Bradenton Beach reopens to residents, business owners

Bradenton Beach reopened to residents and business owners Thursday morning, nearly a week after Hurricane Helene devastated the coastal community.

Hurricane Helene devastation on Holmes Beach leads to vacation rental moratorium for 45 days

City commissioners in Holmes Beach voted Wednesday to put a vacation rental moratorium in place for 45 days after Hurricane Helene left behind a path of destruction in the area. 

Bradenton Beach to reopen Thursday at 8 a.m.

Bradenton Beach will finally reopen to its residents Thursday at 8 a.m., nearly a week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the beachfront community. 

Drug dealers behind bars after robbing undercover detective, shooting at deputies in Bradenton: MCSO

Two drug dealers were arrested last week after they robbed an undercover detective at gunpoint, ran away from law enforcement and shot at deputies, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Bradenton Beach remains closed after Hurricane Helene leaves path of destruction

Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island remains closed after Hurricane Helene left historic damage. Many residents haven’t been able to get back to their homes in almost a week.

Hurricane Helene: The 'heartbreaking' damage left behind on Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island was among the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene. The small island was underwater, with 100% of single family homes seeing 3-4 feet of floodwaters. 

Longboat Key residents allowed back on island

Longboat Key residents were allowed to return to their homes on Sunday afternoon.

Manatee County schools reopening Monday, except Anna Maria Elementary

The School District of Manatee County says students will be welcomed back to campuses and classrooms on Monday morning, with the exception of one school.