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I-75 CLOSED AS MYAKKA RIVER FLOODS IT
FDOT Announces I-75 Closure Due to Rising River
I-75 is closed between mile marker 179 and 193
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Please be advised that the Myakka River under Interstate 75 (I-75) has risen and impacted the... Read More.
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues ~ Office Of The Governor Ron DeSantis
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 Opens Distribution Centers
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 Emergency line 9-1-1, back online
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.
Search and Rescue Efforts Underway Following Hurricane Ian
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.
Sarasota and Charlotte Counties Urge Residents To Stay Off The Roads
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 Continues To Batter The Area With CATASTROPHIC Storm Surge, Winds And Floodin
..IAN CONTINUING TO BATTER THE FLORIDA PENINSULA WITH CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE, WINDS, AND FLOODING...At 800 PM EDT (0000 UTC), the... Read More.
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE IAN MAKES LANDFALL IN SOUTHWESTERN FLORIDA…
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.
BULLETIN: Public Safety Suspends Emergency Response, Shelter in Place
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.

