Turtle nesting season is in full swing, which means weekly updates from Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch.

It’s not hard to see why Florida is one of the most popular family vacation spots in the country. Miles of Atlantic and Gulf coastline, world-class beaches, theme parks galore, incredible natural ...

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce estimates that more than 50% of businesses have reopened, including restaurants, shops, and accommodations.

Anna Maria Island -- located midway between Sarasota and Tampa, but a world apart from either – continues to recover from back-to-back hurricanes.

The first Manatee County beach has reopened on Anna Maria Island, nearly a month after Hurricane Helene forced its closure.

The Center of Anna Maria Island is a nonprofit community center that’s been on the island for decades.

Popular Anna Maria Island, which was closed after Hurricane Milton, will have access again soon. The Gulf Coast island is popular with tourists.

A week after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept ashore and devastated Anna Maria Island, the popular Southwest Florida tourist destination is still digging out of the wreckage. Signs of ...

Anna Maria Island took the brunt of the damage in Manatee County, and WFLA News Channel 8 got a look at the damage on Holmes Beach with a ride along with Holmes Beach Chief of Police.

Anna Maria Island took the brunt of the damage in Manatee County, and WFLA News Channel 8 got a look at the damage on Holmes Beach with a ride along with the chief of police.

The main throughway on and off Anna Maria Island was down to one lane after a hole appeared on the bridge Wednesday.

There are big beach getaways like Miami or Myrtle Beach that provide sand and saltwater with a side of flashy nightlife. But sometimes you want to replace the noise of traffic with beach waves ...