Environment

Florida Aquarium to release rehabilitated turtle into wild

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012, 9:30am

Florida Aquarium to release rehabilitated turtle into wild

Tampa, Florida-- The Florida Aquarium's vet staff successfully rehabilitated a Green Sea Turtle, whom they found under the Howard Frankland Bridge, and fittingly named "Howard."

According to the Aquarium, Howard has been recuperating at the Aquarium since his rescue in March, and is finally ready to be released back into the wild.

The Center for Conservation Team, comprised of staff and volunteers, will release Howard back to his natural habitat around 11 a.m. today.

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Advisory for Ben T. Davis Beach lifted

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012, 5:58pm

Tampa, Florida-- The advisory issued on June 26 for Ben T. Davis beach (South) has been lifted.

Testing produced satisfactory results, according to the Hillsborough County Health Department.

The advisory for Ben T. Davis Beach was issued on June 26 along with advisories for Davis Island beach, Simmons Park beach, Cypress Point beach, (North, and South).

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Tampa Bay History Center gets LEED Silver status

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012, 8:30am

Tampa Bay History Center gets LEED Silver status

Tampa,Florida -- The Tampa Bay History Center in Downtown Tampa has become the first county building to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Silver certification. The Certification comes from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The 60,000-square-foot building was built with renewable materials and more than 95 percent of the construction debris was diverted from Florida Landfills.

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TECO: Free energy and money saving program

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, 11:12am

TECO: Free energy and money saving program

Tampa, Florida-- TECO announces a new Neighborhood Weatherization Program intended to help low-income families save energy and money.

TECO says they have created the, "innovative new program to install energy-saving items in thousands of low-income homes at no cost to homeowners," and that utilizing the measures could save residents, " more than $100 a year."

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Want to win the "Water-Wise Award"?

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, June 14th, 2012, 9:09am

Tampa, Florida-- The Tampa Water Department announces its annual Community Water-Wise competition, challenging Tampa residents, businesses, schools and governmental sites with water-efficient landscaping and lawn-maintenance tactics to compete.

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Health Advisory lifted for 2 Tampa beaches

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, June 14th, 2012, 6:18am

Health Advisory lifted for 2 Tampa beaches

Tampa, Florida-- As of june 13, the Hillsborough County Health Department has lifted the health advisory that was issued on June 6 for Ben T. Davis, (South), and Davis Island beach.

According to a recent release, follow-up testing was satisfactory based on the marine water bacterial indicator results as recommended by the EPA.

For more information, visit the Department of Health's Internet Beach Water Quality website www.floridashealth.com/beachwater.

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Local estuary programs hold King Tide Photo Contest

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, June 4th, 2012, 2:00pm

Local estuary programs hold King Tide Photo Contest

Tampa Bay, Florida -- Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay Estuary Programs are holding a King Tide Contest for the best images that depict the King Tide tomorrow, June 5.

King Tides occur when the moon and sun align on one side of the Earth and their gravitational forces combine to create extraordinary high tides - usually twice a year.

Cash prizes are being offered for the best photos that illustrate the sea level rise:

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