More 'swatting' calls prompt lockdowns at Pinellas, Sarasota schools
Multiple hoax calls reported active shooters at schools across South Florida Tuesday morning. By the early afternoon, the "swatting" calls reached a number of schools in the Tampa Bay area as well.
Multiple hoax calls reported active shooters at schools across South Florida Tuesday morning. By the early afternoon, the "swatting" calls reached a number of schools in the Tampa Bay area as well.
Elderly resident with hurricane damage scammed by unlicensed contractor, Venice police say
Police say the 36-year-old unlicensed contractor drove from Orlando to Venice to target Hurricane Ian victims, and scammed an elderly resident with damage into giving him a check for 50% of a $47,000 roofing job as a deposit.
Police say the 36-year-old unlicensed contractor drove from Orlando to Venice to target Hurricane Ian victims, and scammed an elderly resident with damage into giving him a check for 50% of a $47,000 roofing job as a deposit.
Schools in parts of Sarasota County reopen after Hurricane Ian
Kids in the Sarasota and Venice areas returned to classrooms Monday for the first time since Hurricane Ian hit the state nearly two weeks ago.
Kids in the Sarasota and Venice areas returned to classrooms Monday for the first time since Hurricane Ian hit the state nearly two weeks ago.
3 injured in Sarasota shooting, police say
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured three people.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured three people.
Sarasota man without a driver’s license arrested for DUI manslaughter after crashing into home
One woman was killed, and two others were injured after a Sarasota man drove into a home Friday night.
One woman was killed, and two others were injured after a Sarasota man drove into a home Friday night.
Hidden debris from Hurricane Ian lingers in waterways, causing boating dangers, police say
With many communities on the water, debris that was ripped off of homes as well as uprooted trees ended up in the water after Hurricane Ian.
With many communities on the water, debris that was ripped off of homes as well as uprooted trees ended up in the water after Hurricane Ian.
Tervis launches Hurricane Ian relief tumbler to help storm survivors
Tervis is doing its part to help the victims of Hurricane Ian.
Tervis is doing its part to help the victims of Hurricane Ian.
Tampa police deploying more officers to North Port for Hurricane Ian relief
A second wave of nearly 50 TPD officers relieved the 40 officers along with 15 Tampa firefighters from Tampa Fire Rescue who have been hard at work since last Saturday in North Port. They’ve been working to clear debris for residents and helping the North Port Police Department with all of their calls.
A second wave of nearly 50 TPD officers relieved the 40 officers along with 15 Tampa firefighters from Tampa Fire Rescue who have been hard at work since last Saturday in North Port. They’ve been working to clear debris for residents and helping the North Port Police Department with all of their calls.
Hurricane Ian floods leave mess, insurance questions behind for Floridians
Hurricane Ian caused extensive flooding in areas outside of areas considered high-risk zones, and flooding is not covered by a homeowner's insurance policy. Flood insurance must be purchased separately — and only 18% of Floridians have it. In many now-flooded neighborhoods, residents who didn't purchase the optional insurance are wondering how they will be able to afford much-needed repairs to their homes.
Hurricane Ian caused extensive flooding in areas outside of areas considered high-risk zones, and flooding is not covered by a homeowner's insurance policy. Flood insurance must be purchased separately — and only 18% of Floridians have it. In many now-flooded neighborhoods, residents who didn't purchase the optional insurance are wondering how they will be able to afford much-needed repairs to their homes.
Venice-based Agape Flights flies Hurricane Ian relief supplies to Southwest Florida
For more than four decades, Venice-based Agape Flights has brought aid and supplies to missionaries in remote areas of Haiti. But after Hurricane Ian hit, they turned their focus to Florida, using their aircraft to fly supplies where they're needed most.
For more than four decades, Venice-based Agape Flights has brought aid and supplies to missionaries in remote areas of Haiti. But after Hurricane Ian hit, they turned their focus to Florida, using their aircraft to fly supplies where they're needed most.
Sarasota man brings in supplies by boat to Pine Island after Hurricane Ian
A man in Sarasota has made it his mission to bring supplies to those in need of help after Hurricane Ian. He's brought more than $30,000 worth of supplies so far – all by boat.
A man in Sarasota has made it his mission to bring supplies to those in need of help after Hurricane Ian. He's brought more than $30,000 worth of supplies so far – all by boat.
Coast Guard team based in Clearwater rescues Venice man clinging to boat during Hurricane Ian
The Coast Guard has remained busy since Hurricane Ian, rescuing hundreds of people in all sorts of dire situations. But, they'll never forget the man they saved in Pine Island Sound.
The Coast Guard has remained busy since Hurricane Ian, rescuing hundreds of people in all sorts of dire situations. But, they'll never forget the man they saved in Pine Island Sound.
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.”