SWFWMD will close the Lake Hancock P-11 structure, cutting releases to the Upper Peace River and likely leaving stretches dry and non-navigable within days.

Clear and sunny in Tampa with highs near 86°F today. Warming continues into the weekend with a slight inland shower chance Sunday.

A USF post‑storm analysis shows Tampa lost nearly 5% of its tree canopy after back‑to‑back 2024 hurricanes, renewing debate over how to spend limited tree trust funds.

Clear and warm across Tampa today with highs near 85°F. Small chance of inland storms Saturday and Sunday.

An RV on Skywood Drive ignited a fast-moving brush fire in Valrico; crews contained the blaze in about 25 minutes and no injuries were reported.

Mostly cloudy this morning in Tampa with highs near 85°F. Small craft advisory eases by mid‑morning as winds subside.

Red Flag Warning 11 AM–8 PM Tuesday raises fire risk across Tampa Bay. Gusty east winds and low humidity mean outdoor burning remains banned.

FWC and volunteers picked up hundreds of mothballs at Lido Residences beach after an anonymous tip; officials warned the pesticide pellets are illegal and dangerous to wildlife.

Fire crews report about 80% containment on a roughly 60-acre blaze at Starkey Park's River Trail; trails remain closed while mop-up continues.

Sarasota County reimposed a countywide burn ban April 19 after drought readings hit a critical KBDI threshold. Most open burning is barred until conditions improve.

Clear start and highs near 85 today. A Red Flag Warning covers parts of the Nature Coast and a Fire Weather Watch is in place for Tuesday — avoid outdoor burning.

New lab tests and a Lake Okeechobee operating change have scientists hopeful they can blunt red tide without hurting coastal ecosystems.

Florida Forest Service crews say the Hampshire wildfire near Pine Ridge is mostly contained as mop-up continues.