The Florida Forest Service closed Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park in Pasco County due to a wildfire on Thursday evening. Officials posted to Facebook at […]
Category: Weather, & Environment
Pasco County Warns On Wipes Grease Clogging Sewers
Water officials in Pasco County are alerting residents that flushing wipes and other non-degradable items is severely straining sewer systems, particularly amid ongoing drought conditions. […]
Wildfire Containment Efforts Continue in Hudson, Florida
Fire crews are working to contain a 25-acre wildfire near Hudson, Florida, with 40% containment reported as of Wednesday afternoon. The blaze, located near New […]
Wildfire Burns in Pasco County, Florida Active Response
A wildfire is burning in Pasco County, Florida, prompting a coordinated response by the Florida Forest Service, Pasco County Fire Rescue, and other agencies. Crews […]
Experts Predict El Niño Could Reduce Hurricane Activity in 2026
Meteorologists predict an El Niño pattern may reduce Atlantic hurricane activity in 2026, with fewer storms expected during the second half of the hurricane season. […]
County Commissioners Approve Stricter Tree Preservation Ordinance
Pasco County unanimously approved revised tree preservation rules aimed at protecting heritage trees and wetlands. The new ordinance increases removal fees to $75 per tree […]
Pasco County Enforces Burn Ban After Brush Fire Incident
Pasco County firefighters are reminding residents about strict ongoing burn restrictions after an unauthorized burn sparked a dangerous brush fire. Emergency crews responded to Tyndall […]
South Florida Water Management District Implements Extreme Phase III Restrictions Soon
Southwest Florida Water Management District announced extreme Phase III water restrictions effective April 3 due to critically low supplies. Residents face stricter usage limits including […]
Florida Implements Strict Water Restrictions Amid Severe Drought
Florida faces one of its driest periods in decades, prompting new water restrictions affecting daily life. Over 72% of the state is in extreme or […]
Tornado Watch Issued for Central Florida Counties as Thunderstorms Approach
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for central and northeast Florida, including Pasco County, until 8 p.m. EDT on Monday. The warning […]