Official updates 5:00 PM From National Weather Service ·  A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515... Read More.

The northbound U.S. 41 bridges over the Peace River is closed until further notice due to road flooding in Punta Gorda ‼ Storm surge, high tides and excessive rainfall from Hurricane Helene have caused widespread... Read More.

11:30 Update 8/26/24 **Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Hurricane Helene Approaches** The National Weather Service has officially issued a tropical storm warning for the region as of 11 a.m. today. Residents from Babcock Ranch and northward... Read More.

Helene Update Venice Florida 7:00 AM 9/26/24 7:30AM SEPT 26: The City of Venice continues to monitor Hurricane Helene. Sarasota County is currently under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m., as... Read More.

Hurricane Helene Strengthens as it... Read More.

Sarasota County Evacuation Orders Tuesday, September 24 Starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning (Wednesday, Sept. 25), an evacuation order will be in place for Level A, manufactured communities, and those in the following neighborhoods: Fort... Read More.

Sarasota County Declares Local State of Emergency, and Plans for Evacuations on Wednesday SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County is currently under a Hurricane Watch and because of the expected intensification of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, Sarasota... Read More.