Strowd said the district has thus far denied requests from scores of other communities as he is concerned about the discharges overwhelming its canal system and endangering the water quality.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District next week could free up $4.34 million to clear debris and repair damage.

Tom Llamas Reporting from Sarasota, Florida It's silent and calm ... could take a direct hit from Hurricane Milton. The county’s 311 system recorded more than 10,000 calls from Sunday to today ...

Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida in less than 24 hours, putting millions of people in an "extremely life-threatening situation." Time is running out for Florida residents, who may still ...

Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida in less than 24 hours, putting millions of people in an "extremely life-threatening situation." Time is running out for Florida residents, who may still be ...