There's a medium chance of the disturbance developing into a tropical depression near the Lesser Antilles by the end of next week, the NHC said. The next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Jerry.

Bradenton and Palmetto are considering increasing development in high-risk flood zones despite the devastation of the 2024 hurricane season. Sarasota and Manatee Counties are working on more precise flood zone maps and considering stricter building standards.

Why is Manatee County naming a road after Charlie Kirk? Commissioners say it’s about honoring free speech and civic dialogue — critics disagree.