Tampa Bay Times reporters Max Chesnes and Emily L. Mahoney were awarded for their investigative reporting that exposed plans to develop golf courses and amenities […]
Category: Weather, & Environment
Tampa Bay Water To Expand Surface Water Treatment Plant For $181 Million
Tampa Bay Water is moving forward with an expansion project worth $181 million for its surface water treatment plant. The project, set to be completed […]
Rebuilding Mandates And Permits Following Hurricane Damage In Pasco County
Pasco County officials are re-inspecting impacted areas six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, enforcing building permit regulations due to floodplain requirements. Non-compliance could result […]
Pasco County Prepares For Hurricane Season With Disaster Expo
Pasco County held a Disaster Expo to prepare residents for the upcoming hurricane season. The event aimed to provide information on evacuation zones, disaster prep, […]
Van Fleet Neighbors Recover After Hurricane Helene
Doug and Gay Van Fleet are rebuilding their home after Hurricane Helene, facing significant damage and a substantial federal grant for disaster recovery. The grant […]
Homeowner’s Frustration With Flood Insurance Requirement
A Hudson homeowner is upset with Citizens Property Insurance’s new flood insurance requirement, which he believes is unfairly valuing his property. He has seen his […]
Hurricane Helene and Milton: A Pasco Fire Rescue Story
After experiencing unprecedented flooding from both Helene and Milton, Pasco Fire Rescue Captain Andrew Breuer highlights the demanding and draining nature of the job, emphasizing […]
Fighting Through Floods: Homeowner’s Struggles In Pasco County
Robert Laramore, a resident of Hudson, Florida, is elevating his home to prepare for future hurricanes after being affected by Hurricane Idalia. However, flooding from […]
Degradation Of Indian River Lagoon Causes Massive Manatee Deaths
The Indian River Lagoon, a sanctuary for manatees, has been polluted by nitrogen and phosphorus contamination for decades due to lack of regulation on major […]
Pasco County Residents Rebuilding After Hurricane Helene
Residents in Pasco County are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which caused historic flooding. Many are waiting for their homes to be […]