Southwest Florida Water Management District Hurricane Preparedness Q&A
With hurricane season approaching, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is preparing for a heightened risk of severe rain events, flooding and storm damage....
TampaBaySafe.Org Offers A No-frills Online Emergency Resource
When the sky cracks open and the tempestuous winds of a hurricane rise and howl, blowing rain and the world sideways, the information lifeline...
BayCare Names Matt Novak New President Of St. Joseph’s Hospital-South
By Tamas Mondovics In a recent release, Bay Care Health System was pleased to announce Matt Novak as president of St. Joseph’s Hospital-South (SJHS). Novak...
Hurricane Irma Disaster Recovery, Veteran’s Field Of Honor Ceremony & More…
Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com Annual Fall Festival At Alafia River State Park The Friends of Alafia and Alafia River State Park will host the...
All HCPS Schools/Offices Will Be Closed Friday October 7
Press Release All Hillsborough County Public Schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, October 7. Hillsborough County is expected to get tropical storm force...
Hurricane Expo Helps Residents Stay Prepared For Storm Season Ahead
By Tamas Mondovics “Partners In Preparedness” has been chosen as the theme of Hillsborough County’s 2017 Hurricane Expo, a free event organized by disaster response...
Your Questions Answered About Local Weather Patterns
By Granville Kinsman Q: Is there a rainy season and dry season in central Florida? A: Yes, rainfall is seasonal. Our rainy season is a four-month...
Tropical Storm Expected To Make Impact Thursday
In preparation for the approaching tropical storm, Apollo Beach area resident, Ted Lively, 69, picks up sandbags this morning (Tuesday, 8/30) at Hillsborough County's...
Know Your Zone Before The Storm: Location Is Everything During Storm...
With the summer storm season upon us, protecting property, valuables and lives from the effects of foul-weather events, including, but not limited to, hurricanes,...
Hillsborough County Designated for Individual Assistance Under FEMA
Homeowners, renters and business owners in Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Palm Beach, Putnam, and St. Johns counties may now apply for federal disaster assistance...
