A brush wildfire burned in the Potts Wildlife Management Area near North Dee River Road in Inverness; crews contained the south side and aerial support was dispatched.

Mid-90s today with heat-index into the low- to mid-100s and only spotty afternoon storms. Cooling centers are open around the city for relief.

Heat Advisory in effect Saturday with highs near 96F and heat index near 106. Expect scattered late‑day storms and take steps to stay cool.

Heat Advisory in Tampa today: highs near 98°F and a heat index close to 110°F. Isolated afternoon storms and cooling stations are available.

Heat Advisory in effect Thursday as Tampa climbs into the upper 90s and feels-like readings reach about 110°F. Take steps to stay cool this afternoon.

Colorado State University sharply lowered its 2026 Atlantic forecast Wednesday, cutting Gulf Coast odds for a major hurricane; officials say one storm can still be devastating.

A Lakeland force main break released roughly 85,000 gallons of sewage; crews recovered most and filed a DEP pollution notice.

NOAA has warned of bleaching in the Florida Keys as restoration teams move hundreds of elkhorn and staghorn corals to deeper nurseries and tanks to try to save a generation.

Mid-90s and steamy Wednesday in Tampa with heat index around 105–106°F. Isolated afternoon storms possible; cooling stations are available for relief.

A man was critically injured Monday after being struck by lightning at a Lake Jovita home in Dade City. Pasco County Fire Rescue says bystanders performed CPR before crews arrived.

Highs near 94°F Tuesday with a heat index up to 104°F and scattered afternoon storms. Brief heavy downpours possible where storms form.

Heat index near 103°F today with scattered afternoon storms. City cooling stations are open this week.

Muggy start and a hot Sunday: highs near 93°F with a heat index up to 103°F and scattered afternoon storms.