Gov. DeSantis calls for full cleanup of Piney Point following reservoir leak
The state expects to put more than $115 million toward closing the site of the former Piney Point phosphate plant where a reservoir leak set off a wastewater crisis in Manatee County.
The state expects to put more than $115 million toward closing the site of the former Piney Point phosphate plant where a reservoir leak set off a wastewater crisis in Manatee County.
Researchers keep close eye on Tampa Bay's dolphins after Piney Point discharges
From a boat outside Port Manatee, Dr. Randall Wells keeps a close eye on the water. He and others are tracking dolphins who live in the area to see how they've been affected by wastewater discharges from the old Piney Point fertilizer plant.
From a boat outside Port Manatee, Dr. Randall Wells keeps a close eye on the water. He and others are tracking dolphins who live in the area to see how they've been affected by wastewater discharges from the old Piney Point fertilizer plant.
NWS confirms Bradenton damage was from tornado
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Bradenton Saturday night, damaging at least 20 homes.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Bradenton Saturday night, damaging at least 20 homes.
Piney Point repairs hold through weekend rain, storms
Crews in Manatee County were on high alert during this weekend’s severe storms to make sure the weather didn't cause another problem at Piney Point.
Crews in Manatee County were on high alert during this weekend’s severe storms to make sure the weather didn't cause another problem at Piney Point.
Severe weather injures 1, damages 20 homes in Manatee County
One person suffered minor injuries and 20 homes were damaged Saturday night during a strong storm, according to Manatee County Emergency Management.
One person suffered minor injuries and 20 homes were damaged Saturday night during a strong storm, according to Manatee County Emergency Management.
‘Is the water safe?’ Water flowing from Piney Point shouldn’t pose threat to humans, may impact marine life
Tens of thousands of boaters are preparing to hit the waters of Tampa Bay this weekend and many are asking if the water is safe following the crisis at Piney Point
Tens of thousands of boaters are preparing to hit the waters of Tampa Bay this weekend and many are asking if the water is safe following the crisis at Piney Point
With Piney Point pond half-empty, crews stop dumping wastewater into bay
A little more than a week after fears of a contaminated water flood led to a state of emergency, officials say they’ve been able to stop dumping wastewater from the old Piney Point phosphate mine.
A little more than a week after fears of a contaminated water flood led to a state of emergency, officials say they’ve been able to stop dumping wastewater from the old Piney Point phosphate mine.
Drones, live video, submersibles guide crisis management at Piney Point
Drones from a company called Videophotog Productions were put into the sky around the clock, giving local and state officials the up-close view they needed to see the reservoir. Now they're being put to work to scan our waterways for any changes
Drones from a company called Videophotog Productions were put into the sky around the clock, giving local and state officials the up-close view they needed to see the reservoir. Now they're being put to work to scan our waterways for any changes
Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Manatee County are now eligible for the vaccine.
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Manatee County are now eligible for the vaccine.
Palmetto police searching for man wanted in 2014 homicide
Palmetto police are searching for Ricardo Garcia Jr. of Palmetto, for the 2014 murder of Javare Thomas.
Palmetto police are searching for Ricardo Garcia Jr. of Palmetto, for the 2014 murder of Javare Thomas.
Water being pumped from Piney Point presents public relations nightmare for tourism
While the Florida DEP says the water is safe, the images of wastewater pouring into Tampa Bay is not a look that makes people want to come here.
While the Florida DEP says the water is safe, the images of wastewater pouring into Tampa Bay is not a look that makes people want to come here.
Residents near Piney Point turn attention to environmental concerns
The threat of a large-scale breach of contaminated water is over at the old Piney Point phosphate plant but concerns remain over water leaking from the holding ponds and the proposed solutions to fix short and long-term problems.
The threat of a large-scale breach of contaminated water is over at the old Piney Point phosphate plant but concerns remain over water leaking from the holding ponds and the proposed solutions to fix short and long-term problems.
USF scientists begin searching for Piney Point environmental impacts in Tampa Bay, Port Manatee
Environmental experts remain concerned about the Piney Point leak and its lasting impact on marine life. A team of USF scientists will head out on a research vessel Wednesday to collect water samples.
Environmental experts remain concerned about the Piney Point leak and its lasting impact on marine life. A team of USF scientists will head out on a research vessel Wednesday to collect water samples.
Environmental concerns mount as millions of gallons of wastewater head towards Tampa Bay
Wildlife advocates say they’re worried about a chain reaction coming for marine life, and they said they fear their hard work to restore the bay’s quality and what lives there will be shattered.
Wildlife advocates say they’re worried about a chain reaction coming for marine life, and they said they fear their hard work to restore the bay’s quality and what lives there will be shattered.
Piney Point: Residents cleared to return home as wastewater levels drop
As crews continue to drain contaminated water from the former Piney Point phosphate plant, the risk of a sudden collapse and subsequent flood is diminishing. Officials now say it will be safe for evacuated neighbors to return home Tuesday evening.
As crews continue to drain contaminated water from the former Piney Point phosphate plant, the risk of a sudden collapse and subsequent flood is diminishing. Officials now say it will be safe for evacuated neighbors to return home Tuesday evening.
Who's to blame for the Piney Point wastewater mess -- and its $200M price tag?
State and local government officials say they’ll hold the Piney Point site owner, HRK Holdings, responsible for the environmental cleanup following the leak of polluted water into Tampa Bay and surrounding waters. But that may be easier said than done.
State and local government officials say they’ll hold the Piney Point site owner, HRK Holdings, responsible for the environmental cleanup following the leak of polluted water into Tampa Bay and surrounding waters. But that may be easier said than done.
Florida lawmakers plan $200M to clean up, close Piney Point reservoir
Florida lawmakers have proposed spending $200 million to clean up and close the wastewater reservoir that triggered evacuations of homes and businesses amid fears it would burst open and cause massive flooding.
Florida lawmakers have proposed spending $200 million to clean up and close the wastewater reservoir that triggered evacuations of homes and businesses amid fears it would burst open and cause massive flooding.
Fishing guides expect months of impacts after Piney Point wastewater leak
As the Piney Point wastewater pond drains, environmental concerns grow. Fishing guides on Anna Maria Island say they noticed changes on the front side of Joe’s Island up to Port Manatee two days ago.
As the Piney Point wastewater pond drains, environmental concerns grow. Fishing guides on Anna Maria Island say they noticed changes on the front side of Joe’s Island up to Port Manatee two days ago.
Sen. Rubio: Piney Point 'a ticking time bomb'
Sen. Marco Rubio called Piney Point "a ticking time bomb," Monday but stopped short of assigning blame.
Sen. Marco Rubio called Piney Point "a ticking time bomb," Monday but stopped short of assigning blame.
Piney Point leak: Wastewater pond could be emptied in two days
As contaminated water is slowly pumped out of the leaking Piney Point wastewater pond, the risk of a full breach and flooding decreases. But the threat to the environment is growing with every gallon that's piped into Tampa Bay.
As contaminated water is slowly pumped out of the leaking Piney Point wastewater pond, the risk of a full breach and flooding decreases. But the threat to the environment is growing with every gallon that's piped into Tampa Bay.