Nearly 5 years ago, @KylieMcGivern and I connected during the pandemic because of the failures of the state’s unemployment system. Today, she came back on the show because IT’S STILL A PROBLEM. 🤬
Officials said the decision is due to hazardous conditions, such as traffic light outages, downed powerlines, flooding, and significant debris blocking roadways. >> https://t.co/gJERc7kTIz
We are seeing an increase in salespeople trying to gain access to the beaches. Be aware that unlicensed contractors often target homeowners following a storm. Ensure that any contractors you hire are properly licensed. Find out if they are licensed here at https://t.co/6IagFX1has
As we continue our damage assessment and recovery efforts, this video captured by the Sarasota Police Drone Unit displays the impact of #HurricaneHelene on our community. St. Armands & and Lido Keys, both Level A evacuation zones, experienced significant flooding and storm surge.
Avoid Midnight Pass at Stickney Point roads. Fast moving water has overwashed the barrier island onto the roadway. Hurricane Helene will continue to cause conditions to deteriorate. Several feet of storm surge are forecasted. Turn around, don't drown! #HurricaneHelene#SRQCounty
Public Utilities staff have been in the field inspecting and maintaining infrastructure ahead of peak storm conditions and working around the clock from the Emergency Operations Center monitoring storm predictions. #SRQCountyUtilities#HurricaneHelene
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐲 (𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐫.) 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃!!
All bridge access to the barrier islands in @CityofSarasota are now 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃!
SPD is actively monitoring #HurricaneHelene, tracking storm updates, assessing road conditions, and coordinating resource deployment to keep residents safe and the city secure.
In preparation for upcoming impacts from Hurricane Helene, Public Works staff are in the field assessing current conditions. A reminder that Sarasota County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Watch for #HurricaneHelene.
"We've all heard the adage, play stupid games win stupid prizes. Somebody is going to win a stupid prize because they're not going to get out and we're not coming."- Sheriff Bob Gualtieri
If you are in evacuation zone A, get out now.
Last year, Hurricane Idalia brought 4-foot storm surge that flooded 1,500 homes in Pinellas. With 5-8 feet of surge forecast Thursday through Friday, Helene poses an even bigger threat to our coastal and low-lying neighborhoods. /1
@megoconnor13 UPDATE | Pay to stay: State law charging inmates for prison cells being applied differently from county to county https://t.co/cHcP5qsdut
@megoconnor13 UPDATE: Reviewing court records, we found a Hillsborough Co. judge recently denied the Department of Corrections' motion to collect $50 a day from an inmate who is still in prison, calling it "retaliatory and filed in response to a civil rights complaint." https://t.co/BaYtzLa8wz
UPDATE | Tampa father fighting to get rights back after daughter was given up for adoption without his consent https://t.co/hJJn7ruOon @abcactionnews
UPDATE | Pay to stay: State law charging inmates for prison cells being applied differently from county to county https://t.co/cHcP5qsdut @abcactionnews
Our investigation into the state's "pay to stay" law is getting the attention of lawyers and lawmakers after revealing the state can charge inmates $50 a day for the length of their prison sentence, even if they are released years early: https://t.co/BaYtzLa8wz @abcactionnews
Reviewing court records, we found a Hillsborough County Judge recently denied the Department of Corrections' motion to collect $50 a day from an inmate who is still in prison, calling it "retaliatory and filed in response to a civil rights complaint." @abcactionnews