County staff say they need extra help to finish clearing debris from last year’s storms and prevent more flooding.

Storm surge is anticipated to be 3 to 5 feet above the mean high water line in Charlotte County; 4 to 7 feet above the mean high water line in Sarasota County; and 5 to 8 feet above that in Manatee ...

Manatee County is preparing for a potential direct hit from Hurricane Milton, which is forecast to make landfall on Florida’s west coast Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 storm. The National ...

Find the latest updates on the storm and its effects on Sarasota and Manatee counties with our live updates below. 7 p.m.: See the latest National Weather Service Helene forecast for Sarasota and ...