Sarasota County and the Red Cross have opened a number of Comfort Centers around Sarasota County. Those centers were set up as a place to go for people who are still without power after... Read More.

Hurricane Irma caused losses of 50 to 70 percent of Florida's citrus crop in portions of South Florida, according to the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association. Oranges, grapefruits, strawberries and tomatoes are the hardest... Read More.

The City of Venice debris removal contractors will begin debris removal on city maintained roads in response to Hurricane Irma on Wednesday, Sept. 20. City contractors are currently prioritizing debris removal based on areas... Read More.

More Floridians are now eligible for federal disaster assistance after President Donald Trump expanded his Major Disaster Declaration. The federal disaster area now includes individual assistance for residents in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties.... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Sheriff Bill Prummell is asking for the public's help, looking for the donation -even temporary- of a travel trailer. In a release from his office yesterday, Prummell said there is a team... Read More.

An elderly couple who suffer from dementia has been found, 4 days after last being seen evacuating their Venice home. Silver Alerts were issued Tuesday for Milan and Lucille Yezic, who were headed to... Read More.

Charlotte County has lifted the curfew that was in effect just prior to Hurricane Irma hitting the area. Sheriff Bill Prummell said late yesterday that the curfew order was officially lifted as of 5:15... Read More.

A boil water notice is now in effect for Manasota Key, after water service was restored to the barrier island yesterday. Lower than normal water pressure is to be expected from 6131 Manasota Key... Read More.