City crews contained and cleaned a 14,000‑gallon raw wastewater spill into Sarasota Bay after an air‑release valve failure at West John Ringling Causeway Park.

A Hernando County homeowner describes severe storm‑surge damage from Hurricane Helene and has enrolled in the county's temporary travel‑trailer housing program. County staff say donated trailers are limited and prioritized for the most vulnerable.

Patchy morning fog lifts to highs near 83°F. A slight chance of late‑day showers and a few thunderstorms — mainly south of Sarasota — may affect evening plans.

Low clouds and patchy fog lift this morning; highs near 79°F Sunday and warming into the 80s midweek.

NWS issued a Special Marine Warning Friday for coastal and offshore waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs, including Tampa Bay through 7:15 p.m.; mariners were urged to seek safe harbor.

Dense morning fog will cut visibility around Tampa this morning. Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Saturday; expect localized heavy downpours.

Microscopic lychee mites are spreading through central and south Florida, threatening backyard and commercial trees. UF/IFAS and FDACS outline scouting, sulfur treatments and reporting steps.

Clear and mild today with a high near 78°F. Patchy fog Friday morning and showers with thunderstorms expected Friday night into Saturday.

Clear, cool morning in Tampa with a high near 70°F this afternoon. Frost advisory inland through 8 a.m.; rain and storms likely Friday–Saturday.

A Fire Weather Watch covered Pinellas County on Feb. 23 as forecasters warned low humidity and gusty winds could make fires spread fast. Local agencies urged no outdoor burning.

Clear and chilly Tuesday in Tampa with a high near 61°F. Morning rip-current risk at area beaches; shelters are open for anyone who needs warmth.

Blustery, sunny Monday in Tampa with gusty winds and elevated fire danger. A cold start is expected Tuesday morning.

Hillsborough County activated its emergency cold‑weather network as overnight lows dip into the 30s. Congregate sites will take adults nightly and Metropolitan Ministries is offering limited motel vouchers for families.