Author: Cecilia Lewis

Hurricane Milton Updates (as of 8:00 a.m. Oct. 8): An evacuation order is in place for Levels A and B, manufactured communities or a mobile or boat home. Those living in level C should be... Read More.

Sarasota County Florida The City of Venice Utilities Department is expected to shut off water to the island of Venice in the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 8, in advance of Hurricane Milton’s expected impact to... Read More.

Tampa International Airport will suspend all commercial operations beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Idalia, with the Airport remaining closed until it can assess any damages later in the week. The closure will... Read More.

Hurricane Milton Updates (as of 9:15 a.m. Oct. 7): Evacuations: If you are in Sarasota County and you live in Level A or Level B, a manufactured home community, or a mobile or boat home,... Read More.

Hurricane Milton Intensifies into Category... Read More.

Oct. 6 Evening Update | Hurricane Milton is still expected to undergo rapid intensification over the next few days, making landfall on Florida's west coast as a major hurricane. Storm surge remains the primary... Read More.

Charlotte County Emergency Management Update Oct. 6 Afternoon Update | Charlotte County is currently under a Flood Watch. Rapid strengthening of Hurricane Milton is still expected prior to landfall. Residents should be monitoring conditions closely... Read More.

Sarasota County Tropical Storm Milton / Hurricane Helene Update, Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m.: Sarasota County Emergency Management is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Milton. We will provide updates as they become available.... Read More.