Water restored to Sarasota County's Barrier Islands

Sarasota County restored water service on the Barrier Islands on Monday, Oct. 14. A precautionary boil water notice is in place for 72 hours or until water tests are clear.

Where to find Hurricane Milton relief in Sarasota as of Sunday

Hurricane Milton landed near Siesta Key Wednesday, marking one of western Florida's most disastrous storms in over a century.

Siesta Key reopens for the first time since Hurricane Milton

Siesta Key officially reopened on Friday, allowing residents and business owners to return to the Sarasota County barrier island where Hurricane Milton made landfall.

Hurricane Milton aftermath: Sarasota County getting first look at damage

Hurricane Milton smashed into Florida’s western coast Thursday, leaving behind a brutal trail of destruction for residents in towns and communities along Florida’s Cultural Coast.

Hurricane Milton: 2 Sarasota shelters no longer accepting evacuees

Sarasota County residents who have not yet evacuated for Hurricane Milton have fewer options as several shelters are no longer available. 

Hurricane Milton: Sarasota County updates & information

As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Sarasota County need to know.

'Don't mess with storm surge': Governor DeSantis delivers update on preparations for Hurricane Milton

On Monday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a news conference from the State Emergency Operations Center on the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton, which currently sits 745 miles southwest of Tampa and has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as of Monday morning.

Sarasota Police recall rescuing Hurricane Helene victims

Before Hurricane Helene, Sarasota Police officers warned residents on land and water of potential impacts and cautioned residents to heed evacuation orders.

St. Armands Circle businesses gutted after Hurricane Helene

It’s not clear when a lot of businesses in St. Armands Circle will be able to reopen after many of them flooded during Hurricane Helene. A lot of shops on the ground level had several feet of floodwater inside.

At least 1 killed in crash on I-75 in Sarasota County

At least one person died early Monday after a crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Mote Marine Aquarium prepares for Hurricane Helene

Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota has a plan to follow during every tropical system that comes our way.