Columbus
LATEST NEWS
FEMA opens disaster centers in Dixie, Sarasota, Taylor counties after Hurricane Debby
In response to the damage sustained by Hurricane Debby, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened up disaster recovery centers in Dixie, Sarasota and Taylor counties and have also begun accepting applications for disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Manatee, Sarasota, Suwanee and Taylor counties can visit any...
Suncoast officials testing water quality post-Debby
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hurricane Debby’s record breaking rainfall and flooding is still having effects on the Suncoast—in the form of adverse water quality. According to Suncoast Waterkeeper Executive Director Abbey Tyrna, several tens of millions of gallons of sewage were expelled into local waterways, contaminating Palma Sola Bay and other bodies of water.
Sarasota County inspecting stormwater system after significant flooding from Debby
As some families work to begin the rebuilding of their flood-damaged homes in the Laurel Meadows neighborhood, county officials are working to get to the bottom of the significant flooding that took days to recede in the area.
Sarasota County, city makes preparations for Florida Primary Election as Debby impacts linger
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — With only a few more hours before the polls open for election day at this year's August primaries, Hurricane Debby's challenges are not getting in the way in Sarasota County. Despite disrupting many Sarasota families, Debby's impact in the election was minimal according to the...
Charlie’s Choice: Enzo is waiting for you at HSSC
SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — On this week’s “Charlie’s Choice,” SNN is spotlighting another lovable dog in need of a forever home. A mixed-breed dog named Enzo is hoping to find his match at the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC). Enzo is a 4-year-old bundle...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.