Lawmakers proposed SB 350 and HB 241 to allow local governments to create "no wake zones" during flood events.

The urgency of the situation was underscored by comments from neighborhoods like Laurel Meadows and Southgate where homes were flooded during Hurricane Debby.

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — In a well-attended meeting Tuesday morning, residents from flood-prone neighborhoods across Sarasota County implored county commissioners to address the devastating ...

A breach discovered east of Interstate 75 combined with more than a foot of rain to brought catastrophic flooding to miles ...

FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports on Sarasota County Commissioners hearing from residents still struggling to rebuild their homes and communities months after Hurricane Debby passed through the region ...

County staff also presented a proposal to let homeowners in flood zones voluntarily raise their floor elevations to mitigate future flood risks.

Sarasota County expects to receive about $210 million more in recovery funds from the federal government after a trio of storms brought devastating flooding and wind damage over the past two ...

Sarasota County expects to receive about $210 million more in recovery funds from the federal government after a trio of ...

Sarasota County officials will hold a series ... $210 million in funds after the 2024 storms that caused widespread flooding and wind damage. Christian Casale covers local government for the ...