BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — Hernando County officials asked residents living near the Withlacoochee River to evacuate on Friday. “If you reside near the Withlacoochee River, please LEAVE NOW because ...

BUSHNELL — Sumter County officials are strongly advising residents along the Withlacoochee River to voluntarily evacuate as river levels have exceeded 11 feet and are expected to surpass 13 feet by ...

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Flooding continues to be a concern in Sumter County along the Withlacoochee River. However, Sumter County officials also tell us they’re keeping a close eye on Lake Panasoffkee ...

The startled alligator thrashed in the water, went under and surfaced about 15 feet in front of our canoe, swimming as though, for some reason, it was afraid of us. We never got a clear view of its ...

RIDGE MANOR, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s been nearly three weeks since Hurricane Milton struck Florida, and some residents along the Withlacoochee River still cannot go home. Residents in the Riverdale ...

DADE CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — We’ve seen Hurricane Milton’s devastation, from roads nearly submerged in water to roads being closed, but for people who live along the Withlacoochee River their problems are ...

HERNANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — It has been two weeks since Hurricane Milton hit, and there are some parts of the Tampa Bay area still facing a major flood threat. Experts say that water is going to keep ...

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is warning residents that there have been reports of someone call customers of the Withlacoochee River Electric Co. and demanding payment for "overdue" bills. The callers ...

More than footprints have been left recently in the caves at Withlacoochee State Forest in Central Florida. Graffiti, garbage and erosion are also being seen in them, said Colleen Werner, a biological ...

The U.S. Geological Survey's flood-tracking chart provides historical information for South-Central Georgia and Northern Florida. The free chart is always available and updated whenever there's a ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida Department of Health is alerting the public about elevated bacteria levels in the Withlacoochee River, which flows into the Suwannee River. The fecal bacteria ...

The golf developer who last year received a fast-tracked, initial approval from top Florida officials to acquire a swath of ...