Swimming Advice in effect for some Pasco County Beaches – Now Tampa Bay

Swimming Advice in effect for some Pasco County Beaches – Now Tampa Bay

(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) — The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has issued a water quality advisory for some beaches in the area as a result of a water sample taken on July 18. The advice applies to the following beaches: Robert J. Strickland Beach … Read more

Scallop Season Brings More Customers to Local Businesses – Tampa Bay Now

Scallop Season Brings More Customers to Local Businesses – Tampa Bay Now

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Scallop season is in full swing along the Gulf Coast… and businesses are taking advantage. In Tarpon Springs, business owners say they’ve seen about 50% more customers than usual since the start of the scallop season. READ MORE: Transportation Improvements Coming to Hillsborough County “We have certainly … Read more

Pasco County goes into quarantine after discovery of an invasive giant African land snail – CBS Tampa

Pasco County goes into quarantine after discovery of an invasive giant African land snail – CBS Tampa

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (CW44 News At 10 | CNN) – Pasco County is under quarantine over the discovery of a rapidly growing population of invasive giant African land snails. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) confirmed on June 23 that there were giant African land snails in the New Port Richey area … Read more

Florida School Safety Law goes into effect Friday – CBS Tampa

Florida School Safety Law goes into effect Friday – CBS Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) — In just a few days, school security measures will tighten across the state. A new law that focuses on mental health and emergency care training will come into effect Friday. READ MORE: R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison on federal sex trafficking charge “Nothing we do … Read more