In Michael Harris' first three weeks as managing editor of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, the area has had two ...

In order to protect infrastructure and lift stations, water has been shut off for the barrier islands in Manatee County.

"In an evacuation zone, this isn't a suggestion. This is a very stern plea to ... help preserve your life," Manatee spokesman ...

The Tampa health system has shuttered many urgent care and imaging locations, but its four hospital campuses are prepared to ...

Here is the link to an interactive map for Sarasota County Evacuation Levels: Sarasota County Evacuations Mandatory ...

Hurricane Milton is headed for Sarasota and Manatee counties, causing widespread evacuations ahead of a deadly storm surge.

The Florida State Guard (FSG) has activated and mobilized soldiers in preparation of Hurricane Milton. FSG units answering the call for aid include Crisis Response Battalion (CRB), Aviation Response ...

The eye of Hurricane Milton will likely pass over, or close to, the Sarasota-Manatee area late Wednesday night and early ...

Devastating impacts are forecast for Florida from Hurricane Milton, including life-threatening storm surge, flooding rain and damaging winds.

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a dangerously powerful hurricane on a path toward Florida population centers, threatening ...

Hurricane Milton weakened slightly Tuesday but remained an extremely powerful storm that could double in size before slamming ...