Allyson Henning

Manatee County officials gave an up-close look at the Lake Manatee Dam system Wednesday.

In addition, the county shared details of what’s been done at the Lake Manatee Dam ahead of the storm.

St. Armands Circle wasn’t bustling as usual Wednesday. Some businesses were closed ahead of Hurricane Helene. Others closed early to finish up last minute preparations ahead of the storm.

Cortez isn’t your typical waterfront community in Florida. The longstanding commercial fishing village in Manatee County is home to families going back multiple generations.

While most people are dealing with water in their homes, some homeowners are battling an inundation of sand.

While most people are dealing with water in their homes, some homeowners are battling an inundation of sand.

A handful of businesses on St. Armands Circle have reopened less than two weeks after Hurricane Milton devastated the area for the second time in a few weeks.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — The parking lot outside the early voting site at US 301 and Adams Lane in Sarasota was packed with people Monday afternoon with voters eager to cast their ballots early in this election.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Residents across Sarasota County are still working to clear their yards of storm debris after back-to-back hurricanes.

Residents across Sarasota County are still working to clear their yards of storm debris after back-to-back hurricanes. The county is working to get all of the debris picked up, but there's still a long way to go.