Wildfires are escalating across the Tampa Bay area, straining fire crews as they combat multiple blazes under ongoing burn bans. Residents are urged to comply […]
Category: Weather, & Environment
Max Chesnes Focuses on Environmental and Climate Reporting
Max Chesnes serves as the Tampa Bay Times’ environment and climate reporter, specializing in public lands, water quality, wildlife, and related issues. Readers can view […]
Brush Fire in Land O’ Lakes, Florida Contained, Crews Remain
A brush fire in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, has been contained, but crews remain on site as heavy smoke persists. Pasco County Fire Rescue is […]
Pasco County Firefighters Contain Two Brush Fires Amid Dry Conditions
Pasco County Fire Rescue responded to two brush fires in Florida on Wednesday, stemming from dry conditions and a burn ban. The fires, located on […]
Rabies Alert Issued in Pasco County After Raccoon Tests Positive
Pasco County, Fla., has issued a rabies alert after a raccoon in Zephyrhills tested positive for the virus. The Florida Department of Health confirmed the […]
Tampa Bay Water Implements Water Restrictions Amid Drought
Tampa Bay Water is urging residents of Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties to conserve water due to an 11-inch rainfall deficit and declining reservoir levels. […]
Unprecedented Snowfall Hits Florida’s Tampa Bay Region
An unexpected winter storm brought snow and freezing temperatures to Florida’s Tampa Bay region, including New Port Richey, where residents and visitors experienced rare cold […]
Potential Snow Flurries in Tampa Bay Area This Weekend
A 10-20% chance of snow flurries is forecast for much of Florida’s central west coast and Southwest Florida late Saturday into Sunday, with the National […]
Southwest Florida Declares Severe Water Shortage, Imposes Restrictions
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Modified Phase II ‘Severe’ Water Shortage due to persistent dry conditions, imposing one-day-per-week outdoor watering restrictions […]
Bay Area Braces for Freezing Temperatures, Cold Shelters Open
The Bay Area is expected to experience freezing temperatures in the coming days, prompting the opening of cold shelters across the region. Residents are advised […]