Baugh mentioned that she had been in contact with the local Confederacy heritage groups about her effort to move the monument from its hiding place near the Lake Manatee Dam. “Obviously ...

The county did not address flooding in other communities in Parrish located near the dam. More: Residents flooded out by Manatee County water release in response to Debby "The Manatee River and ...

new reports answer questions about the Lake Manatee Dam’s role in the flooding. Some residents have wondered whether the dam’s release of 18 billion gallons was responsible for flooding in ...

Up to 12 inches of rain was forecast. Manatee County officials have known for years that an aging and problem-plagued dam at Lake Manatee posed a threat to public safety, but reduced outflow 48 hours ...

(WFLA) — Manatee County officials gave an up-close look at the Lake Manatee Dam system Wednesday. Beforehand, they explained how the system was designed to bring a freshwater supply to county ...

Manatee County Chief of Emergency Management, Matt Myers, said the Manatee Dam has done what it’s supposed to do, but the release is needed so there won’t be any future problems.

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — As flood waters recede, neighbors in parts of Manatee County have started the clean-up process after Hurricane Debby dumped a lot of rain. Officials said more than 16 ...

In Manatee County, preparations are currently ... Check here for the most current "open" notifications and times. (Note that the Dam Road location will also offer pre-filled sandbags.) ...

The decision was made to protect public safety and maintain the structural integrity of the Manatee Dam to prevent any damage from high water levels, the county said in a news release. Radar ...

The county did not address flooding in other communities in Parrish located near the dam. "The Manatee River and Braden River provide drinking water to all county residents,” Hunsicker said.