Starkey Ranch residents in Odessa, Florida have taken action to protect local sandhill cranes from being struck by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The community has […]
Category: Weather, & Environment
Saharan Dust Brings Dangerous Heat Across Florida This Week
As Saharan dust plumes move across Florida and the Gulf Coast, dangerous heat continues to be a concern in the Sunshine State. Heat indexes as […]
Two Men Injured by Lightning Strikes in Tampa Bay Area During Afternoon Storms
A series of lightning strikes occurred in the Tampa Bay area on a recent afternoon, resulting in two separate injuries. The first incident happened around […]
Pasco County Fire Rescue Responds To Lightning Strikes In Dade City Area
Pasco County Fire Rescue responded to two separate lightning-related incidents in the Dade City area on Monday afternoon. The first incident occurred around 4:50 p.m. […]
Fatal Tree Fall Incident Under Investigation In Zephyrhills Florida Home
Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies are currently investigating a fatal incident that occurred in Zephyrhills after a tree fell onto a residential home on Monday afternoon. […]
Pasco County Residents Face Extended Water Restrictions Amid Drought Conditions
Pasco County residents must continue adhering to strict water conservation measures through October 1 due to ongoing drought conditions. The Southwest Florida Water Management District […]
Florida Experiences Record Heat in Hottest July Since 1895
The continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895 according to NOAA data, with twenty states recording one of their ten hottest days […]
Baby Deer Rescued From Pasco County Wildfire Recovering Well At Sanctuary
Two baby deer named Phoenix and Tala were rescued from a wildfire that scorched approximately 500 acres in Pasco County last week. Both fawns sustained […]
Pasco County Firefighters Battle Lightning-Startled Brush Fire Near State Road 52
A significant brush fire has erupted in Pasco County, Florida, covering approximately 200 acres. The blaze originated near the intersection of State Road 52 and […]
Tampa Bay Workers Endure Extreme Heat While Outdoor Jobs Continue
Extreme heat and high humidity are affecting workers across the Tampa Bay region, with heat index values frequently exceeding 105 degrees. Outdoor workers like Gavin […]