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 […]
Category: Weather, & Environment
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 […]
Kumquat Growers Brace for Cold Snap Before Annual Festival
Kumquat growers in Florida’s Nature Coast region are anxiously watching the forecast as a cold snap threatens the fruit just weeks before the annual Dade […]
Pasco County Recycles Christmas Trees Into Fish Habitats
Pasco County is accepting discarded holiday trees until Jan. 11, recycling them into mulch for trails and parks. The trees are also used to create […]