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Charlotte County has enacted a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for all of Charlotte County, including the City of Punta Gorda, effective at 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9. The curfew will be... Read More.

Charlotte County Hurricane Milton Updates October 9 2024 AMOct. 9 Morning Update | Milton is currently a strong Category 4 storm with winds of 155... Read More.

Charlotte County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation order for residents in Yellow Zone-C ‼ This is in addition to the previously ordered evacuations of the Red Zone-A and Orange Zone-B. The... Read More.

Hurricane Milton Updates (as of 10:36 a.m. Oct. 8)Evacuation Order Sarasota County has extended its evacuation order to Level C. This includes:Levels A, B, C Manufactured communities Mobile or boat homes Unsure of... Read More.

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.