Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Longboat Key and Sarasota residents scurry for permits during remodels and ...

Tucked away in southwest Florida, visitors can find an ancient warm spring — the only one of its kind in the state.

While county commissioners work toward limiting development, their options to do so could be limited by the state.

Manatee County bought property on Gamble Creek to add to a growing portfolio of properties planned for wetlands mitigation ...

Florida's peak wildfire season typically occurs from April through June. Red flag warnings are possible this afternoon in the central Florida peninsula. Thursday morning, there were 33 wildfires ...

Proposed Florida legislation could cut funding for advanced courses like IB and AP by 50%. Sarasota County Schools could lose over $6 million, impacting staffing and resources for these programs.

Booker's Chauncey Kennon runs upfield during the Class 3A-Region 3 Final against Boca Ciega in Sarasota on Friday ... a sports writer in the Tampa Bay (FL) Area since 2007, writing for ...

Unlike similar flood-proofing grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Elevate Florida promises a quicker turnaround as it's administered through the state. Homeowners will be required ...

Elevate Florida offers grants to Florida homeowners for flood-proofing their homes. The program covers at least 75% of costs and possibly 100% for repeatedly flooded properties. Eligible projects ...