East Manatee County residents keeping close eye on Lake Manatee Dam

Manatee County officials are keeping a close eye on the Lake Manatee Dam after rounds of heavy rain. The county increased flows on Wednesday after six to eight inches fell within 36 hours. 

Heavy rain leads to additional flooding near Lake Manatee

Officials in Manatee County are warning several homeowners of more flooding from Lake Manatee after about 6 inches of rain fell on Wednesday.

Manatee County voters turn against development

Primary voters in Manatee County have sent a clear message. Almost every candidate seen as "pro-development" lost their race, including some incumbents on the county commission. 

FEMA going door-to-door in Manatee, Sarasota counties

Once rain from tropical storm Debby passed, Stephanie Hodges watched the water rise outside her Lakewood Ranch home. 

Palmetto police shoot man accused of pointing rifle at officers

A man is in the hospital after Palmetto police say they shot him in self-defense after he pulled a gun on them on Tuesday morning. 

Post-Debby storm debris cleanup begins Tuesday in Manatee County

Cleanup for Tropical Storm Debby continues, and on Tuesday, Manatee County will be collecting all of residents' storm debris.

Manatee County Animal Welfare getting influx of lost pets after Debby

It's been a busy week for Manatee County Animal Welfare's Jennifer Hume and her team, as they've worked tirelessly to rescue pets that were separated from their families or taken in as strays after Tropical Storm Debby.

Organizations helping Debby flood victims in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Debby’s destruction is spread far across both Manatee and Sarasota counties. There are so many families facing the daunting task of draining their homes, cleaning up, replacing and rebuilding.

Manatee County neighbors spring into action for Debby relief

Neighbors are helping neighbors in Manatee County as residents try to recover from flooding brought by Hurricane Debby.