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 ...

Environmental advocates are working to understand the full impact Tropical Storm Debby had on local water quality.

Three years after Hurricane Ian devastated the main stage of Venice Theatre in 2022, a $25 million recovery campaign—largely supported by grants, government funds, and community donations—is ...

Wetlands are a key part of Florida's natural ecosystem are disappearing as population growth and development pave over them.

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — An unlicensed Sarasota County contractor is facing three dozen charges and prison time after authorities say he stole money from people who hired him to do storm repairs ...

Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port, Florida will implement a new fee structure starting October 1, 2025. City residents ...

President Joe Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared side-by-side in hard-hit Fort Myers on Wednesday as the president surveyed damage from Hurricane Ian. The two leaders, often political ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A man who posed as a contractor and stole thousands from Hurricane Ian victims was sentenced to five years in prison.

National Fake contractor scammed hurricane victims out of over $100,000, Florida cops say By Olivia Lloyd July 17, 2025 12:19 PM ...

National Fake contractor scammed hurricane victims out of over $100,000, Florida cops say By Olivia Lloyd July 17, 2025 12:19 PM ...