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Your pet doesn't feel Florida's heat the way you do
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (187+ words) wusf.org Your pet doesn't feel Florida's heat the way you do Florida’s high temperatures and humidity aren’t just uncomfortable for us—they can be deadly for our pets. In this update, Meteorologist Leslie Hudson shares 5 critical heat dangers that…...
Surfside commissioners approve permanent memorial to honor 98 people killed in '21 building collapse
12+ hour, 40+ min ago (221+ words) Town of Surfside commissioners have given final approval to a permanent memorial dedicated to the 98 victims of the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse, clearing the way for construction to begin soon, town officials announced Thursday. "For five years, this community has…...
Hot, storms bring flash flood threat for part of Florida while still having great rain deficits
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (186+ words) WUSF Yes, one of the big headlines this week and across Florida will be the extreme heat. Heat advisories are likely to remain in place for several areas of Florida throughout the weekend. A high-pressure system continues to be in…...
Inland wins and inland woes
21+ hour, 45+ min ago (450+ words) Resilient Florida is a state grant program that awards local governments grants to study their flood risks and make infrastructure upgrades to address them. Business leaders and climate advocates alike agree it's urgently needed in flood-prone Florida. But while some…...
New property tax ballot language, funding for children’s safety net services and more
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (248+ words) New property tax ballot language (0:00) The proposed local property tax amendment was rewritten this week after a judge found the original language was biased. We spoke with one of the lawyers who represented the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the…...
LSU football star DJ Pickett will keep No. 5 and Zephyrhills family tradition alive
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (718+ words) For LSU cornerback DJ Pickett, the No. 5 is more than a jersey number — it’s a family tradition and tribute to the Picketts who came before him at Zephyrhills High School. Pickett wears No. 5 to honor his older brother Jaylen and…...
Excessive heat could bring near-record temperatures to these major cities this weekend
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (226+ words) Excessive heat will continue to impact North Florida, Central Florida, and the Big Bend as temperatures climb this weekend into next week. Near-record high temperatures are possible as early as Friday afternoon. Tampa's forecasted high for Friday could tie a…...
Lock company says Florida education officials overstepped authority with classroom restrictions
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (858+ words) A 2025 Florida law authorizes classrooms to have secondary locks to use in the event of a school shooting and other active assailant events. But a lock company is accusing the state Department of Education of overstepping its authority and undercutting…...
Mosquito control ramps up as dengue fever cases rise in Hillsborough and Pinellas
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (629+ words) The Tampa Bay region is experiencing more local cases of dengue fever than usual this year. The Florida Department of Health reported eight cases in Hillsborough County and two in Pinellas County so far, and both are on a mosquito-borne…...
How a bachelor party transformed into the Big Boy Soap Hockey League
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (547+ words) Hockey might sound fun enough, but how about playing it with a bunch of soap outside in the Florida heat? Well, get to know the Big Boy Soap Hockey League. Its birthplace is right here in the Tampa Bay area....