Tampa Bay officials extend watering restrictions amid ongoing drought
Tightened watering restrictions stemming from a drought that has gripped Tampa Bay for months will continue through Oct.…
Tampa Bay water restrictions to continue amid ‘extreme’ drought
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Watering restrictions across much of Tampa Bay will continue in the coming months. The…
Tampa Bay is in a drought. So why are lawn sprinklers still on?
Florida is in one of its worst droughts in decades. The Tampa Bay area is under state-mandated “extreme…
SRWMD adds to current water restrictions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Suwannee River Water Management District has modified its current water restrictions during the…
drought conditions worsen across Alabama, Georgia, and Florida as spring planting begins
Drought conditions are still worsening across parts of southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle and Big…
Dry Times In St. Petersburg: New “Extreme” Water Rules Kick In Today
Lawn Sprinkler (File) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg residents are facing a significant tightening of water rules…
Here are 5 things to know about Tampa Bay’s water restrictions
Amid the worst drought in nearly 15 years, local water officials approved stronger restrictions set to begin in…
The water shortage in our region is worsening
The C.W. Bill Young Reservoir. Photo by Juanita Hurtado Huérfano/WMNF News (Feb. 2026). Listen: The water shortage in…
Water restrictions in north Cape Coral lead to code violations
ON MONDAY AND THROUGH VALENTINES WEEKEND. COMING UP IN JUST A BIT. >> THE LACK OF RAIN IS…
Expert shares tips to cut back on watering your lawn amid water shortage warning
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A water shortage warning has been issued for the entire Big Bend of Florida,…
Water shortages declared in parts of Central Florida amid dry conditions
Dry conditions across Central Florida are prompting water management districts to take action, with officials urging residents to…
Once-a-week irrigation schedule issued for St. Pete amid drought
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A water shortage order with a once-a-week irrigation schedule has been issued to…