Typhoon Yagi has been identified as the natural disaster with the highest death toll in 2024, according to Munich RE, a leading international reinsurance company. The typhoon, which struck in September, tragically claimed the lives of approximately 850 people as it tore through the Philippines,…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the state of local emergency initially declared in October 2024 due to Hurricane Milton. The extension, signed on January 12th, 2025, will remain in effect until January 19th, 2025. The state of local emergency…
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A massive winter storm swept across the southern United States, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain, and causing widespread chaos on highways, at airports, and in local communities. The storm, which blanketed areas unaccustomed to such extreme winter weather, left thousands stranded, disrupted flights,…
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Tensions among Pasco County residents reached a boiling point during Thursday’s meeting of the Pasco Planning Commission, where frustrations over the Connected City project’s perceived failures dominated the discussion. The commission voted narrowly to recommend a temporary moratorium on new rezonings…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists in Tampa should anticipate a full road closure on Bayshore Boulevard today as the Tampa Water Department works to repair a water main break. Starting at 10:00 AM, both northbound and southbound lanes of Bayshore Boulevard will be closed between South…
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Pinellas County should be aware of upcoming nighttime closures on the I-275 Express Lanes and several ramps along the SR 690 (Gateway Expressway) next week. The closures are scheduled to take place from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM nightly,…
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Tensions are rising among Pasco County residents as criticism of the Connected City project intensifies. During a recent public meeting, residents like Michael Pultorak and David Terino expressed outrage over the project’s perceived failures, including traffic issues, environmental impacts, and deviations…
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The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County is expected to climb as crews with cadaver dogs scour the remains of incinerated neighborhoods. Officials confirmed at least 10 fatalities as nearly 180,000 residents have been evacuated, and thousands of structures have been…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists in Tampa should anticipate lane closures on West Columbus Drive today as the Tampa Water Department conducts roadway restoration. Beginning at 9:00 AM, the outside westbound lane of West Columbus Drive will be closed between North Tampania Avenue and North Habana…
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Following the completion of a comprehensive bacteriological survey, Pasco County Utilities has rescinded the precautionary boil water notice for several Wesley Chapel neighborhoods. The notice, issued on January 7th, 2025, was a precautionary measure following a planned water outage for system…
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