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Wetlands are a key part of Florida's natural ecosystem are disappearing as population growth and development pave over them.
A man who posed as a contractor and stole thousands from Hurricane Ian victims was sentenced to five years in prison.
The early hurricane season tends to have tropical storms and not hurricanes, but conditions are ripening for the start of the ...
Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port, Florida will implement a new fee structure starting October 1, 2025. City residents will continue to pay $15 per visit, while Sarasota County residents will ...
Florida has reported 13 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria commonly known as “flesh-eating,” across 11 counties, with the death toll rising to eight, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The event in Newtown offered information on how to prepare for a storm and brought together local vendors offering services.
An unlicensed contractor promised to do repairs and construction then scammed dozens of Hurricane Ian victims in SW Florida, Sarasota County deputies say.
FEMA is still paying Florida claims on 2024 storms amid debate about whether the federal agency should continue to exist.
The Sarasota County Commission awarded numerous grants for Hurricane Ian recovery as well as to arts programs last week, as part of the county's summer meetings on next year's budget.  The ...
The Naples metro area saw the biggest year-over-year home price drop in the entire state in May, according to recent data.
FEMA is still paying Florida claims on 2024 storms amid debate about whether the federal agency should continue to exist.