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100 People Rescued From Hotel In Manatee County: Watch
About 100 people were rescued from a Ramada Inn in Sarasota Thursday night as Hurricane Helene moved toward Florida, Manatee sheriff said.

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About 100 people were rescued from a Ramada Inn in Sarasota Thursday night as Hurricane Helene moved toward Florida, Manatee sheriff said.

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As search-and-rescue efforts continue after Helene hit Florida, three areas are being watched for tropical development, the NHC said.
At least 44 deaths in FL and nearby states were caused by Hurricane Helene, which hit at Cat. 4 strength. FL power outages near 700K.
City officials turned off power to the Northeast Sewer Treatment Plant because of Hurricane Helene’s storm surge in St. Petersburg.
Taylor County officials told residents who didn't evacuate for Helene to write their name on their legs so their bodies can be identified.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the Courtney Campbell Causeway shut down Thursday as Hurricane Helene moved toward FL, officials said.
With minor flooding and wind gusts starting in St. Pete ahead of Hurricane Helene, some businesses stay open to those weathering the storm.
A DUI driver is accused of driving 3 times over the legal limit in the wrong direction on Sunshine Skyway Bridge, FL Highway Patrol said.
FL’s Big Bend is being hammered by 140 mph winds from Category 4 Hurricane Helene as it makes landfall; power outages climb past 1M.
High levels of bacteria were found in water samples from a Venice-area beach and park, FL Department of Health officials in Sarasota said.
Pasco County evacuations, school closures, sandbag operations, public transit schedules as Hurricane Helene makes its way to FL.
Hillsborough County evacuations, school closures, sandbag operations, public transit schedules as Hurricane Helene makes its way to FL.
Manatee County evacuations, school closures, sandbag operations, public transportation schedules as Hurricane Helene makes its way to FL.
Sarasota County evacuations, school closures, sandbag operations, public transportation schedules as Hurricane Helene makes its way to FL.
Pinellas County evacuations, school closures, sandbag operations, public transportation schedules as Hurricane Helene makes its way to FL.
More than 40 million people are under hurricane, tropical storm warnings as Hurricane Helene grows. A storm surge up to 20 feet is a risk.
As Tropical Storm Helene makes its way to the Gulf, Pinellas County officials are preparing for heavy rains and storm surge.
As Tropical Storm Helene makes its way to the Gulf, Manatee County government is preparing for heavy rains and storm surge.
Level A and manufactured home community evacuations will begin Wednesday morning in Sarasota County ahead of Helene, officials said.