Sarasota County

Hundreds of medical centers along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts face serious risks from even relatively weak storms as climate change accelerates sea-level rise — not to mention big ones like Category 4 Hurricane Ian.

Community members are encouraged to donate supplies for families in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

On Sunday, Governor Ron DeSantis said the city of North Port experienced the worst flooding in the state.

The Florida National Guard joined other volunteers in loading vehicles with cases of bottled water and ready-to-eat meals.

Multiple agencies are conducting water rescues in the North Port Estates community in southern Sarasota County.

Residents say the estimated 5,000 new homes would extend into what is now ranches and farms between Fruitville Road and University Parkway.

Property values are skyrocketing all across Florida, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenues for local governments.

The 2021 fiscal year saw more than $31 million collected from hotels and short-term vacation rentals.

The Sarasota County Commission voted to stop awarding economic development incentive grants to businesses.

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office claims five public hospital systems and the Miami-Dade school board are jeopardizing settlements with pharmaceutical companies over the opioid epidemic.

Based on recommendations from community non-profits, the Sarasota County Commission has agreed to contribute $25 million in federal pandemic relief funds to create almost 700 new units of affordable housing.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, the State Board of Education, the state Department of Education and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran are named as defendants, along with the school boards in Manatee, Sarasota, Miami-Dade, St. Johns and Jackson counties.