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After being rescued in February suffering from cold-stunning, Purple the green sea turtle has returned to the ocean after months of rehabilitation at the Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center.
More than 500 children dove into lifesaving swim lessons during the City of Tampa’s World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, where families learned water safety skills and officials highlighted the importance of drowning prevention.
Tampa Bay water restrictions have been extended as drought conditions continue to impact the region’s water supply.
The Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan has entered its next phase, collecting community feedback to identify flood risks and help guide future resilience projects across seven counties.
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba Mon. June 8, with residents across the state reporting shaking from Tampa to Miami.
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.
The Tampa Water Department will temporarily switch its disinfection process from chloramine to chlorine from Fri. May 29 through Fri. June 19.
Tampa Bay remains under Phase III water restrictions as drought conditions persist across the region and water violations continue to rise. City officials said more than 430 customers have received citations since the order took effect in December 2025
Mayor Jane Castor’s 2026 State of the City Address highlighted major investments in infrastructure, housing, transportation, public safety and climate resilience, as she outlined Tampa’s continued growth strategy focused on strengthening the city’s foundation for the future.
The Tampa Bay Ferry will link Tampa and St. Petersburg with two vessels operating daily, seven days a week.
The Trump Administration has voted to exempt oil drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico from protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a decision that environmental advocates warn could put vulnerable marine life at greater risk of extinction.
Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage Restrictions was approved by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Tampa Water Department is asking residents to follow the new drought restrictions to better conserve water resources, according to the City of Tampa.
