BRADENTON, Florida, Aug. 4-- Manatee County issued the following news: A new Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) flood insurance rate map will go into effect in Aug. 10 and may ...

MANATEE COUNTY — Property owners in Manatee County who disagree with the preliminary flood risk maps released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency earlier this year can file appeals with ...

Conversations at the Manatee County public meeting got a little heated as flood victims expressed their frustrations on how the county handled tropical storm Debby.

Manatee residents are invited to participate in two open house meetings on April 1 and 2 for more information on FEMA’s proposed updates to local flood insurance rate maps that may change your ...

The new FEMA preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) and elevation requirements will impact insurance rates for many Manatee County homeowners.

Gerstenberger says flood maps used for the design and grading of some developments in the county are outdated.

Manatee County takes big steps to prevent flooding, clearing debris from waterways. Efforts kick off at Gamble Creek Canal, tackling stormwater maintenance.

Experts tell ABC Action News that people living in low-risk flood zones might have a false sense of security about flooding. That complacency can leave families in dire financial straits.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County is letting residents know that new FEMA Flood Insurance Maps could impact insurance rates. The new map goes into effect on August 10.