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

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

PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hundreds of flooded-out homeowners in Flood Zone “X” face denied insurance claims and financial ruin. Jeff Burnett lives on what he calls, one and a half acres of ...

Engineers identified and fixed issues inside Lakewood Ranch within months, but problems still exist beyond its boundaries.

T-shirts that said "I Survived the Sarasota Flood of '92" became ubiquitous for a moment. The storm damage led to the creation of the county's Stormwater Environmental Utility and new storm design ...

“No flood zones,” she said. “None.” They’re moving. Now the question is, where? “We are very heavily looking at elevation certificates,” Stephanie explained. “We are looking at ...

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Waynesville town leaders are considering a proposal to protect new construction in flood zones by raising required elevation levels. Existing regulations require new ...

Man arrested for attempted homicide after woman is shot in Venice, Fla.

Space is running out at the Sarasota County Jail, with it already being the second-most overcrowded jail in Florida. The Sarasota County Sheriff has been calling for a solution for years, but it's now ...