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Hillsborough County helicopters are treating central Tampa and Palm River for mosquito larvae during the day through Friday, while airplanes spray for adult mosquitoes across much of the county at night. Here are the boundaries, what's being sprayed and how to cut your exposure.
Pinellas County is borrowing Lee County's mosquito-control helicopters to mist a larvae-killing bacteria over parts of St. Petersburg and Clearwater as dengue cases climb. Flights could start as soon as this week, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Five Aedes aegypti pools tested positive in Hillsborough, Pinellas recorded a third local case, and both counties remain on alert. Dump standing water and use daytime repellent.
Hurricane season may be quiet, but Florida’s rainy season can still bring serious risks for Tampa Bay homeowners and renters. From flooding to water damage and mold growth, experts are urging residents to prepare before small problems become costly repairs.
August is Child Safety Awareness Month, and Florida officials are reminding drivers, parents and caregivers to stay alert and take safety precautions as students return to school.
A warmer-than-average winter could lead to increased pest activity across Tampa Bay, with experts warning residents to prepare for rising mosquito, ant and other insect populations.
As concerns over drink spiking continue to grow, two recent college graduates are developing a wearable sensor that detects common drink-spiking drugs and alerts emergency contacts.
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.
As part of Older Americans Month, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about common scams targeting older adults, including tech support fraud, fake bank alerts and scammers impersonating law enforcement officers.
