Alafia River

Environment

National Audubon Society President Focuses On Florida

Steve Newborn
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The national president of the Audubon Society will be speaking at its Sarasota chapter Monday (March 12). WUSF's Steve Newborn talks with David Yarnold…
Environment

Irma Leaves Homes Along Alafia River In Deep Water

Steve Newborn
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Even though Hurricane Irma is well behind us, many neighborhoods remain several feet underwater - including one along the Alafia River near Lithia.It’s…
Local / State

Irma's Gone, Rivers Still Rising

River flooding is the latest consequence of Hurricane Irma blowing through Florida earlier this week.The National Weather Service in Ruskin said…
Local / State

District to Activate Tampa Bypass Canal System Tonight

The Southwest Florida Management District is activating the Tampa Bypass Canal System to prevent local flooding.The decision to activate was a direct…

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