North Port hopes 'Operation Blue Roof' will help residents dealing with roof damage after Ian
The City of North Port is hoping Operation Blue Roof will help residents dealing with roof damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
The City of North Port is hoping Operation Blue Roof will help residents dealing with roof damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Call center set up at North Port City Hall brings needed information, hope to those impacted by Hurricane Ian
A training room at North Port City Hall has been transformed into a call center where call takers have provided more than just information, but hope to others impacted by Hurricane Ian.
A training room at North Port City Hall has been transformed into a call center where call takers have provided more than just information, but hope to others impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Rescues continue in North Port as floodwater levels remain after Hurricane Ian
In North Port – one of the most hard hit cities in the Tampa Bay area – about 33% of residents still don't have power after Hurricane Ian. Many areas are impossible to reach as floodwaters haven't come down enough yet to make them more accessible.
In North Port – one of the most hard hit cities in the Tampa Bay area – about 33% of residents still don't have power after Hurricane Ian. Many areas are impossible to reach as floodwaters haven't come down enough yet to make them more accessible.
Sarasota County school leaders could give superintendent 'emergency power' in response to Hurricane Ian
Sarasota County schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen announced a plan Tuesday to reopen schools within the next two weeks.
Sarasota County schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen announced a plan Tuesday to reopen schools within the next two weeks.
Venice High transforms into shelter for those displaced by Hurricane Ian
The grounds of Venice High School have transformed into a shelter for people in Sarasota County who have lost everything from Hurricane Ian.
The grounds of Venice High School have transformed into a shelter for people in Sarasota County who have lost everything from Hurricane Ian.
North Port's San Pedro Catholic Church becomes post-hurricane supply hub
At San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port, blessings are happening with each trunk filled.
At San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port, blessings are happening with each trunk filled.
Five days after Hurricane Ian, flooding, rescue efforts persist in North Port
The city of North Port says floodwater is finally receding, days after Hurricane Ian, but some areas, like North Port Estates, remain under 3-4' of water.
The city of North Port says floodwater is finally receding, days after Hurricane Ian, but some areas, like North Port Estates, remain under 3-4' of water.
As flooding continues in North Port, Tampa sends officers, firefighters to help
Before the 40 TPD officers and 15 Tampa firefighters left early Saturday morning, they were told, “You guys are gonna be exposed to stuff that nobody’s ever seen before but you guys.”
Before the 40 TPD officers and 15 Tampa firefighters left early Saturday morning, they were told, “You guys are gonna be exposed to stuff that nobody’s ever seen before but you guys.”
Waters rise from Myakka River, forcing rescues, closures in North Port
First responders have shut down I-75 in both direction at Sumter Boulevard in North Port due to flooding Friday night. North Port has continued to see flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
First responders have shut down I-75 in both direction at Sumter Boulevard in North Port due to flooding Friday night. North Port has continued to see flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
North Port braces for rising water levels as neighborhoods remain flooded after Ian
Flooding remains an issue for parts of Florida, including in North Port where thousands remain without power, water, and even cell phone service. That water is not receding fast enough, in fact, levels will continue to rise over the coming days.
Flooding remains an issue for parts of Florida, including in North Port where thousands remain without power, water, and even cell phone service. That water is not receding fast enough, in fact, levels will continue to rise over the coming days.
Sarasota County schools closed until further notice
The Sarasota County school system says all public schools are closed, until further notice, due to Hurricane Ian.
The Sarasota County school system says all public schools are closed, until further notice, due to Hurricane Ian.
Englewood residents pick up the pieces in wake of Hurricane Ian
Sarasota County residents are left to salvage what they can from their homes Thursday, especially in the southern part of the county where Hurricane Ian hit hardest.
Sarasota County residents are left to salvage what they can from their homes Thursday, especially in the southern part of the county where Hurricane Ian hit hardest.
2 Hurricane Ian-related deaths confirmed in Sarasota County
Hurricane Ian killed at least two people in Sarasota County.
Hurricane Ian killed at least two people in Sarasota County.
Venice mobile home residents scrambled to safety as Hurricane Ian blew through
Sarasota County residents spent Thursday picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian left a mess in its wake. The Venice area suffered a lot of wind damage, especially in mobile home communities.
Sarasota County residents spent Thursday picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian left a mess in its wake. The Venice area suffered a lot of wind damage, especially in mobile home communities.
Historic Venice Theatre gutted from Hurricane Ian's winds
Hurricane Ian's winds ripped through Venice Theatre, peeling the roof back and damaging other parts of the historic building as well.
Hurricane Ian's winds ripped through Venice Theatre, peeling the roof back and damaging other parts of the historic building as well.
‘We’ll get through this’: Neighbors rescue neighbors stranded in Hurricane Ian floodwaters in North Port
Thousands of North Port residents spent Thursday without power, water, and cell phone service.
Thousands of North Port residents spent Thursday without power, water, and cell phone service.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport aims to reopen by weekend after roof, water damage
A large part of the roof at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was ripped off and water poured inside the terminal during Hurricane Ian. Officials are aiming to reopen by late Friday or early Saturday.
A large part of the roof at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was ripped off and water poured inside the terminal during Hurricane Ian. Officials are aiming to reopen by late Friday or early Saturday.
Holmes Beach prepares for storm surge coming from Hurricane Ian
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Sarasota deputies investigating fatal shooting
A fatal shooting is under investigation in Sarasota County.
A fatal shooting is under investigation in Sarasota County.
The Pickleball Club plans expansions across Florida as sport continues to grow
The Pickleball Club, based in Sarasota, is building a 33,000 square foot club in Lakewood Ranch complete with 12 indoor courts and two outdoors. That is just the beginning of their pickleball plans in Florida.
The Pickleball Club, based in Sarasota, is building a 33,000 square foot club in Lakewood Ranch complete with 12 indoor courts and two outdoors. That is just the beginning of their pickleball plans in Florida.