Thousands evacuate as Florida braces for monster Category 5 storm - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and state officials pleaded ...

The storm is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning and could bring catastrophic flooding and damage.

In Michael Harris' first three weeks as managing editor of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, the area has had two ...

"In an evacuation zone, this isn't a suggestion. This is a very stern plea to ... help preserve your life," Manatee spokesman ...

The Tampa health system has shuttered many urgent care and imaging locations, but its four hospital campuses are prepared to ...

Here is the link to an interactive map for Sarasota County Evacuation Levels: Sarasota County Evacuations Mandatory ...

In order to protect infrastructure and lift stations, water has been shut off for the barrier islands in Manatee County.

As Hurricane Milton approaches, and to ensure the safety of customers and employees, the Postal Service is temporarily suspending retail and delivery operations in the specific 3-digit ZIP Code areas ...

Hurricane Milton is headed for Sarasota and Manatee counties, causing widespread evacuations ahead of a deadly storm surge.

Communities from the Tampa Bay area to Sarasota and Southwest Florida could be where Milton makes landfall midweek.

The Florida State Guard (FSG) has activated and mobilized soldiers in preparation of Hurricane Milton. FSG units answering the call for aid include Crisis Response Battalion (CRB), Aviation Response ...

The eye of Hurricane Milton will likely pass over, or close to, the Sarasota-Manatee area late Wednesday night and early ...