Governor DeSantis visits Manatee County after Hurricane Helene
BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. - On Saturday, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bradenton Beach, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. Residents were allowed back to some parts of Anna Maria Island like Holmes Beach on Saturday, but still places like Bradenton Beach were not accessible because many of the roads were impassible.
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.
While west Manatee beaches took a "devastating" hit, Lakewood Ranch-area residents were dealing with minor cleanup Friday.
Bay Area counties have started Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Here's what you need to know for each county.
Teachers can treat it as an optional workday if they have power and/or the driving conditions are safe for them.
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