Pasco County Government announces completion of its first pass of hurricane-related debris collection, with nearly 900,000 cubic yards collected. Residents with remaining debris are asked […]
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Pasco County Debris Collection After Hurricane Helene
Pasco County collected enough storm debris to fill over 275 Olympic-sized swimming pools in its first pass, with about 900,000 cubic yards of debris. Residents […]
Oyster Farmer Protests Oil Drilling Threat To Apalachicola Bay
Oyster farmer Xochitl Bervera and about 200 protesters protested in Tallahassee against the drilling of an exploratory oil well by Clearwater Land & Minerals FLA, […]
Devastating Hurricanes Wreak Havoc On Tampa Bay Farms, Causing Millions In Damages
Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton caused widespread destruction to farms in the Tampa Bay area, with farmers estimating losses between $40 million and $162 million. […]
Growth Concerns And Water Supply Issues In Tampa Bay Area
The Tampa Bay area is facing concerns about its water supply due to rapid growth, with a proposed project for a new wellfield drawing backlash […]
Tampa Bay’s Infrastructure Overwhelmed By Back To Back Hurricanes
Tampa Bay faced unprecedented flooding in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with infrastructure that was supposed to keep homes and businesses dry failing […]
Fog Advisory For Thanksgiving Morning Travelers In Tampa Bay Area
Travelers in the Tampa Bay area should expect foggy conditions on Thanksgiving morning, as a dense fog advisory has been issued due to relatively warm, […]
Drought Affects Christmas Tree Farms In The Northeast
A shortage of Christmas trees is expected in the Northeast this year due to severe drought conditions affecting young trees, according to the American Christmas […]
Florida Hurricane Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended
The deadline for Florida residents to apply for FEMA assistance due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene has been extended to January 7, 2025. Those affected […]
Florida FEMA Deadline Extension For Hurricane Assistance
Floridians now have until January 7, 2025, to apply for FEMA assistance due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Eligible homeowners and renters can seek financial […]