Author: Cecilia Lewis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne... Read More.

Sarasota County will open four Neighborhood Points of Distribution (NPODs) to county residents who need water, ice, food or tarps due to Hurricane Ian. The NPODs will... Read More.

Charlotte County, FL – September 30, 2022The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office emergency 9-1-1 line is now back online. Please reserve this line for emergencies only. In non-emergency situations, please contact 941-833-4161.If you are unable... Read More.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Full remarks are available here.Since 1:00 a.m., search... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said early this morning that most of the damage from Hurricane Ian is south of Venice Avenue. “There are still several road obstructions including fallen trees and debris,... Read More.

..IAN CONTINUING TO BATTER THE FLORIDA PENINSULA WITH CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE, WINDS, AND FLOODING...At 800 PM EDT (0000 UTC), the... Read More.

Hurricane Ian made landfall at 3:10 p.m. as a powerful Category 4 storm, with sustained winds of 150 mph.Hurricane Ian Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092022 310 PM EDT Wed... Read More.

Charlotte County, FL – September 28, 2022Local winds from Hurricane Ian have reached sustained tropical storm speeds. All residents should now shelter in place and stay off the roads until we are no longer... Read More.

IAN UPDATE 8:00 At 8:00 AM EDT (12:00 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Ian was located by Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunter data plus Key West... Read More.

Hurricane Shelters Open In Sarasota & Charlotte Counties. Authorities urge residents who must evacuate to first seek out a friend or family member in a safe area to stay with and only... Read More.