Daily Briefing: DeSantis touts executive actions for Hurricane Helene on Anna Maria

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced executive actions aimed at speeding up Hurricane Helene recovery efforts during a visit to Anna Maria Island. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Oct 5 2024 [DeSantis touts executive actions for Hurricane Helene on Anna Maria]( [Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced executive actions aimed at speeding up Helene recovery during a stop on Anna Maria Island on Thursday.]( Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced executive actions aimed at speeding up Hurricane Helene recovery efforts during a visit to Anna Maria Island. [READ MORE]( [Julia Knitel has the title role in the Asolo Repertory Theatre fall production of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”]( [Asolo Rep hires Broadway, tour veteran to star in Carole King musical]( Julie Knitel performed in the Broadway production and played the singer-songwriter on the national tour of ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ [READ MORE]( [Lakewood Ranch running back Colton Dempsey had a fine game in a loss to St. Petresburg.]( [Sarasota, Manatee high school football scores: FHSAA, SSAA updates from Week 7]( It's Week 7 of Florida high school football in Sarasota, Manatee counties. Follow along for live updates and scores Friday night [READ MORE]( [New College students line up on check-in day for the fall 2024 semester Aug. 21]( [Opinion: New College's clueless critics lack facts, credibility]( New College of Florida continues to receive unfair attacks from critics who lack the knowledge and credibility to be taken seriously. [READ MORE]( [Tropical tracker for the week of Oct. 7, 2024.]( [Low-end hurricane strike possible for festering Gulf storm system]( The Waffle Houses haven’t even all reopened, but I’m sorry to tell you that the eastern Gulf Coast has to cope with yet another tropical threat this week. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [How long will Sarasota's Midnight Pass stay open after Helene?]( Hurricane Helene opened a path for water to flow between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico through Palmer Point ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Longboat Key looks to restore power, fix road north in Helene's wake]( Straddling Sarasota and Manatee counties, Longboat Key saw "hundreds of millions" of dollars in damage, according ... [READ MORE]( 3 [False claims circulating about power restoration to Bradenton Beach]( Florida Power & Light officials haven't finished an assessment of Bradenton Beach to determine when power can be ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Opinion: Who won Tuesday's debate? Vote in our Vance-Walz debate poll]( Who won Tuesday night's vice-presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz? Vote in our poll and share your ... [READ MORE]( 5 [SRQ announces another new nonstop flight, giving the airport 63]( Frontier Airlines announced it will launch a nonstop flight from SRQ to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on ... [READ MORE]( Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](