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Hurricane Idalia recovery updates. Charlotte County Emergency Management The U.S. 41 bridges over the Peace River in Punta Gorda have reopened as well as the Beach Road causeway leading to Manasota Key.

Hurricane Idalia Aftermath: Southwest Florida Urges Caution As Flooding A Problem In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia's impact, first responders across Southwest Florida are emphasizing the need for caution  assisting affected individuals. In Sarasota County,... Read More.

Englewood Water District 7AM Updated -- Some of our critical infrastructure is currently without power and is operating on generator power... Read More.

Photos Venice Fl Courtesy Venice Municipal Department  

National Hurricane Center Idalia Now Cat 4 Hurricane A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the east coast of the United States from Altamaha Sound Georgia to Edisto Beach South Carolina. A Storm Surge Warning has been issued from... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY Caution advised.. Venice Fl…Street flooding at Tarpon Center Drive and along Golden Beach Blvd., Villa Drive and and Flamingo Drive U.S. 41 Bridges Closed; Localized Flooding in Charlotte County CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Aug. 30,... Read More.

TORNADO WATCH 660 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 AM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS FL FLORIDA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALACHUA CHARLOTTE CITRUS DESOTO DIXIE GILCHRIST HARDEE HERNANDO HIGHLANDS HILLSBOROUGH LAFAYETTE LAKE LEE LEVY MANATEE MARION PASCO PINELLAS POLK SARASOTA SUMTER TAYLOR