'We had 45 years of good luck:' Coastal Sarasota County faces impacts of back-to-back hurricanes
Residents of coastal Sarasota County are dealing with back-to-back hurricanes.
Residents of coastal Sarasota County are dealing with back-to-back hurricanes.
Hurricane Milton: Sarasota County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Sarasota County need to know.
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Sarasota County need to know.
‘It’s a punch in the gut’: Sarasota and Manatee Counties prepare for Hurricane Milton on the heels of Helene
Just two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene left a path of damage on Anna Maria Island. Now, Hurricane Milton is poised to bring worse.
Just two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene left a path of damage on Anna Maria Island. Now, Hurricane Milton is poised to bring worse.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'I'm completely overwhelmed:' Manatee, Sarasota counties trying to move forward post Hurricane Helene
A long recovery is underway in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
A long recovery is underway in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Siesta Key family ‘narrowly escapes’ house fire after video shows Tesla battery igniting in garage
A family on Siesta Key survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped when they say a Tesla parked in their garage ignited in the middle of the night.
A family on Siesta Key survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped when they say a Tesla parked in their garage ignited in the middle of the night.
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.
At least one person died early Monday after a crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Sarasota County suffers storm surge flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene flooded streets, downed powerlines, and left debris strewn around Sarasota County.
Hurricane Helene flooded streets, downed powerlines, and left debris strewn around Sarasota County.
Coastal communities in Sarasota, Manatee counties prepare for Hurricane Helene
Residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Helene.
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.
Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota has a plan to follow during every tropical system that comes our way.
Hurricane Helene: Sarasota County updates & information
Sarasota County has declared a local state of emergency and will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. An evacuation order will also be in place for the following neighborhoods:
Sarasota County has declared a local state of emergency and will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. An evacuation order will also be in place for the following neighborhoods:
Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County partnering with Art Center Sarasota for new exhibit
“Our Starlight by The Unaligned Stars" at Art Center Sarasota hopes to shine a light on the inner thoughts and emotions facing underrepresented teenagers.
“Our Starlight by The Unaligned Stars" at Art Center Sarasota hopes to shine a light on the inner thoughts and emotions facing underrepresented teenagers.
Sarasota, Manatee communities still recovering from flooding now prepare for new potential storm
Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and counties have begun preparing for impact. But for residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties, this storm comes as they're still recovering from Debby back in August.
Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and counties have begun preparing for impact. But for residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties, this storm comes as they're still recovering from Debby back in August.
Man killed in shooting, Sarasota police working to identify victim
Sarasota police say they are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Way on Sunday afternoon.
Sarasota police say they are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Way on Sunday afternoon.
Ammunition found on North Port school bus prompts school lock down
A school bus driver in North Port found ammunition on a school bus Thursday morning.
A school bus driver in North Port found ammunition on a school bus Thursday morning.
Early plans for new Sarasota Performing Arts Center unveiled, public input wanted
The Van Wezel has long been Sarasota's centerpiece to the arts, attracting some Broadway shows and big names since it opened in 1970. But as the decades have passed, performances and even crowds have outgrown the space.
The Van Wezel has long been Sarasota's centerpiece to the arts, attracting some Broadway shows and big names since it opened in 1970. But as the decades have passed, performances and even crowds have outgrown the space.
Russian man living in Sarasota arrested for illegal export of military drone technology: DOJ
A Russian citizen living in Sarasota was arrested for illegally exporting technology with military applications used in drones back to Russia, according to the DOJ.
A Russian citizen living in Sarasota was arrested for illegally exporting technology with military applications used in drones back to Russia, according to the DOJ.
Man wanted after backing into North Port officer, driving away: Police
North Port police are searching for a man who they say backed into an officer during a traffic stop on Monday night.
North Port police are searching for a man who they say backed into an officer during a traffic stop on Monday night.