A 40-acre brush fire broke out in Pasco County, Florida, at Key Vista Nature Park on Thursday afternoon. The fire is 30% contained as of […]
Category: Weather, & Environment
Tampa Bay’s Water Supply Improves After Severe Drought
In the spring of 2024, Tampa Bay experienced a serious drought due to low rainfall and the offline desalination plant. However, with water conservation efforts […]
Pasco County Couple Trapped By Septic System Issues
A Pasco County couple is facing issues with their septic system, as their home is located on a tidal lagoon and the county has refused […]
Pasco County Declares Emergency Burn Ban Due To Dry Conditions
Pasco County in Florida has declared an emergency burn ban due to excessively dry conditions and a lack of rainfall. The ban prohibits open burning […]
The Garbage Men Band Promotes Sustainability Through Music
The Garbage-Men band, a Sarasota-based group that creates instruments from trash, will perform at Sims Park, New Port Richey, as part of the Earth Week […]
New Port Richey Kicks Off Earth Week With Gardening Events
New Port Richey began Earth Week early this year by planting trees and hosting gardening events at Fruit Peninsula Park and the library. The city […]
Greatest American Cleanup Successful In Trash Collection
Volunteers picked up more than 23 tons of trash during the 2025 Greatest American Cleanup event, making it one of the largest and most successful […]
Journalists Expose Plan To Develop Florida State Parks, Inspire Legislative Change
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 […]
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 […]