An estimated 1,000-foot segment of a 16-inch water main installed in 1982 that hangs along the Anna Maria Island bridge fell into Anna Maria Sound at about 4 p.m. on Monday.

The chief said this was the first lightning strike injury of the summer for Holmes Beach in Manatee County, Florida, part of Anna Maria Island. Monday's incident was the third lightning strike in ...

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. – One person was injured on Monday afternoon when a group of people under a cabana on Anna Maria Island in Florida were hit by lightning. Holmes Beach Police Chief William L.

Law enforcement agencies will join forces to manage crowds, traffic and beach activity across the island during the holiday weekend that begins Friday, July 4, with the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ ...

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short responded to The Islander June 21 with info on a meeting with the Manatee County Tourist Development Council to discuss funding for the renovation of the city pier. “They ...

From teaching children how to speak English, to showcasing Islander language and culture, popular children’s show Play School has filmed a historic episode in the Torres Strait.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — The Coast Guard announced Friday that it stopped an illegal charter operation near Anna Maria Island. The Coast Guard said a 24-foot boat was operating as an ...

For the 18th year, a blessing will be given to the Blue Island Waterfall on the Cal Sag Channel, Chatham and Fulton streets in Blue Island. This year it’s at 3 p.m. June 22.

Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park is pictured. An 18-year-old man slipped on rocks above the waterfall and fell, rangers said. National Park Service Rescuers haven’t been able to reach the ...

The goal is to plant 12,000 sea oats before the peak of hurricane season to restore and fortify the protective dunes along Anna Maria Island’s coastline. Volunteers may sign up for the event on ...