The City of New Port Richey will celebrate Arbor Day on January 17, 2025, by planting trees at Frances Park. The event is a partnership […]
Category: Weather, & Environment
Florida Health Alert For Blanton Lake Due To Blue Green Algae Toxins
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has issued a health alert for Blanton Lake due to the detection of harmful blue-green algal toxins. […]
California Wildfires: Tampa Bay Residents Offer Aid
Hundreds of thousands of people are still under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfires continue to destroy homes. Some residents in Tampa Bay are […]
Possible Co Incident In Lutz Investigated By Pasco Sheriff’s Office
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible carbon monoxide incident in Lutz on Friday morning, after several people experienced trouble breathing. Upon arrival, […]
Manatees Seek Warm Refuges In Florida During Cold Snap
A polar vortex has brought cold weather to Florida, forcing manatees to seek warmer waters at springs, power plant discharge areas, and other warm-water sites. […]
Forest Fire In Florida’s Starkey Wilderness Preserve
A moderate level fire has been detected in the Starkey Wilderness Preserve despite the fire danger meter showing otherwise. Ross Kirtley, a frequent visitor to […]
Florida Citrus Farmers Hope For Breakthrough In Greening Disease Fight
Researchers at the University of Florida have announced a potential breakthrough in the fight against citrus greening disease, a bacterial disease that has decimated the […]
Florida Kumquat Farmers Brace For Potential Freeze
Florida kumquat grower Greg Gude and his family have been growing the fruit for over 50 years. They face a threat of destruction as temperatures […]
Florida Braces For Arctic Blast With Freezing Temperatures And Potential Severe Storms
The Arctic blast is set to hit Florida on Monday evening, bringing potential severe storms, gusty winds, and tornadoes. Freezing temperatures will affect northern Florida, […]
Citrus Farmers Race Against Time To Protect Crops From Freezing Temperatures
Citrus farmers in Dade City, Florida are preparing for emergency harvesting as forecasted freezing temperatures threaten their crops, including kumquats for the annual Kumquat Festival. […]