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Hillsborough mosquito officials say dengue cases are rising so fast they need outside agencies, more helicopters and treatment across the whole county. Here’s who’s helping, where they’re spraying and what to do at home.
On Nov. 3, St. Petersburg voters will decide whether to authorize up to $600 million in general obligation bonds to speed SPAR wastewater, drinking water and flood-protection upgrades.
Pinellas residents can drop off up to four tires for free at the Solid Waste Disposal Complex through Oct. 30 to cut standing-water breeding sites for dengue mosquitoes.
Three Lee County Mosquito Control helicopters staged at Tampa Executive Airport Wednesday morning to help Hillsborough aerial treatments amid a dengue outbreak centered on the county.
Clearwater's Adopt-a-Park, Street, Trail and Drain programs are giving residents a hands-on way to improve public spaces while supporting environmental stewardship and building community pride throughout the city.
Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Clearwater Marine Aquarium partnered to bring over 40 organizations together, giving Tampa Bay residents the tools and resources to help protect the oceans, lakes and waterways in the area.
Florida officials announced registration is open for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, which encourages the public to help remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.
For Earth Day, families gathered to celebrate the 21st annual 3Rs winners, recognizing students who created artwork and poetry promoting environmental stewardship.
The City of Tampa is putting down roots for a new tradition with its first-ever Earth Fair, taking place April 19 at Al Lopez Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is designed to grow community awareness around sustainability while giving residents the tools and knowledge to take action.
