In Sarasota and Manatee counties, emergency operations managers are calling on residents to act now — before storms strike.

During a hurricane, local emergency officials may order the evacuation of certain zones, which are mapped by the National ...

Bradenton and Palmetto are considering more intense coastline development while Sarasota and Manatee counties struggle with flooding concerns.

Because some of our schools are used as hurricane shelters ... of Health in Citrus County at 352-527-0068. Hillsborough County Issues Mandatory Evacuation for Zone A and All Mobile and ...

Volusia County Expands Evacuation Order to Include All of Zone A: Due to the increased threat of local impacts from Hurricane Milton, Volusia County has expanded its evacuation order to include ...

Our Spectrum Bay News 9 Weather Experts have broken down, by county, what to watch for as Milton gets closer to landfall. For the latest forecast updates, you can check here. Flood Warnings for ...

The best times to visit Sarasota are from March to May and between September and November when crowds, temperatures and prices are manageable. (But keep in mind that you may encounter a hurricane ...

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