(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Emergency Management continues to monitor Hurricane Ian.

Evacuation Orders and Public Shelter Openings Mandatory Evacuations have been issued for all areas west of US 19, which includes evacuation zones A, B, and C. All residents living in coastal and low-lying areas, as well as manufactured homes county-wide, are included. Residents are advised to seek safe shelter with family or friends that reside in a safe structure. If this is not a possibility, a public shelter will open at 9 a.m. today Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the below address for residents in these areas.

Challenger K-8 – Special Needs 13400 Elgin Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609

***If you are needing the Special Needs Shelter and have a pet, transportation from either your house or shelter location for your pet is done through Animal Control with Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. Please call Hernando County Public Information Center at 352-754-4083 to arrange pick up.***

The Mining Association Enrichment Center – General Population and Pet Friendly 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601

Explorer K-8 – General Population and Pet Friendly 10252 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34608

Pet Friendly Shelter Tips: Hernando County Animal Services tips for Pet Friendly Sheltering during declared emergencies. Our citizens and their animals are housed in separate sections of the designated shelter(s). Designated shelters are typically Hernando County Schools. Animals will be housed in crates in a different location than where general population is located. If you need to seek shelter with your pet during a declared emergency the following list will help you be prepared: Bring your own appropriately sized crate (County resources are limited) Bring all your dogs required medications Bring several days’ worth of your animals’ food Ensure your dog is current on all vaccinations Bring your own leash and collar. Ensure your dog is trained to walk on a leash Bring any toys and/or bedding that will make your animal comfortable. If your animal is fearful or shy, bring sheets to cover the crate while still allowing airflow. If you bring a crate place something unique on it to distinguish it from others. Understand that your animal will not be housed in the same section as you; however, you will have access to your animal. Do not buy different snacks or food for the animal that they are not accustomed to, this will often cause the animals to have digestive issues; particularly when they are already stressed. If your animal has any propensity to bite animals or humans, please obtain and utilize a muzzle. Bring spray cleaner, paper towels etc., to be able to clean your animal’s crate.

Sandbag Locations:

Linda Pedersen Park 6300 Shoal Line Blvd. Spring Hill, FL 34609

Anderson Snow Park 1360 Anderson Snow Rd. Spring Hill, FL 34609 *Enter through the service road between the park and the gymnastics place, the sand is located at the end.

Ridge Manor Community Center 34240 Cortez Blvd. Ridge Manor, FL 33523

City of Brooksville DPW 600 S Brooksville Ave. Brooksville, FL 34601

These self-serve sandbag sites will remain open until weather conditions begin to deteriorate. This is a self-serve sandbag site ONLY, please bring your own shovel.

Hernando County Government’s Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor and inform our community about storm impacts. Visit the following web and social media sites for more information.

For the latest local conditions and a complete list of news alerts go to www.HernandoCounty.us/em Sign up to receive weather alerts at www.AlertHernando.org Follow us on Facebook @HernandoCoGov Follow us on Twitter @HernandoCoGov

Stay tuned as more information becomes available. Visit the Hernando County Emergency Management website at www.HernandoCounty.us/EM for all storm-related notices.

For questions or more information, please contact Hernando County’s Public Information Center at (352) 754-4083.

On Thursday morning, 40-year-old Amber Byers of St. Petersburg heard “one of the most horrible sounds” she’s ever heard.

A tree crashed into the front window of her rental home on 9th Avenue North, right next to her Christmas tree. Her son had been sitting on the couch nearby and jumped up just moments before, she said. Fortunately, though, no one in the house was injured.

Just down the road, another tree collapsed on top of All Children’s Academy, a preschool on the grounds of St. Vincent’s Episcopal Church, damaging the roof and leaking water into the building. Roughly 40 kids and 8 staffers were evacuated from the school.

“We’re so thankful none of the children were hurt, nobody was hurt,” said Alex Andujar, the priest in charge of St. Vincent’s.

No children were in any of the classrooms where the tree struck, said the preschool’s owner, Ricardo Griffith. They were using the restrooms on the other side of the building before nap time.

The buildings were damaged during a weather system Thursday that included a confirmed EF1 tornado and left behind scattered debris, flooded streets and power outages in its wake.

The weather service measures tornado strength using the Enhanced Fujita scale, which ranges from EF0 to EF5. An EF1 rating is the second-lowest of the six classifications, with winds between 86-110 mph.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for all of central Florida, including Tampa Bay, from about 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, ahead of a line of showers and thunderstorms that rode along a cold front. Parts of Tampa Bay were under an assortment of weather watches and advisories throughout the day.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida until 4 PM EST pic.twitter.com/ijYRJkgCbn

— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) December 15, 2022

Photos from Fox 13 reporter Evan Axelbank showed a 7-Eleven in Spring Hill with a roof that had collapsed.

In Tampa, police shut down North 22nd Street from Meridel Avenue to East Bougainvillea Avenue on Thursday afternoon due to flooding.

Outage maps for Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Co. showed around 8,500 customers in Tampa Bay without power late Thursday morning. By around 5 p.m. Thursday, the companies reported that fewer than 700 outages remained.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Clearwater FL, Spring Hill FL and Palm Harbor FL until 11:30 AM EST pic.twitter.com/zvBPss8NtC

— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) December 15, 2022

The Storm Prediction Center defines a severe storm as any storm that contains at least one of the following weather events: wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, hail at least 1-inch in diameter or a tornado.

At Byers’ house in St. Petersburg, faintly flashing Christmas lights strung from the roof tangled with the fallen tree, jutting into her living room. Reindeer decor was knocked under the tree. A car she had just recently purchased, however, was spared.

Byers said she was grateful that none of her loved ones were injured.

“Things can be repaired,” Byers said. “People can’t.”

We have a risk of damaging thunderstorms this morning along the Nature Coast and this afternoon south of Interstate 4 late morning or afternoon. Be ready to take shelter if strong storms approach. #flwx pic.twitter.com/s9BVRZtrdS

— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) December 15, 2022

Infrared imagery from #GOESEast this morning is tracking a large winter storm system currently bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions to parts of the northern Plains & Upper Midwest. To the South, severe thunderstorms are bringing a threat for tornadoes to central Florida. pic.twitter.com/yYOeOOzbzL

— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) December 15, 2022

According to Daniel Noah, a meteorologist with the Weather Service’s Tampa Bay office, the system spanned the eastern two-thirds of the country.

“We’re just more tropical in nature, so we have moisture and we just have a chance of isolated severe thunderstorms today and tornadoes, and we’ll get through it,” Noah said.

Brandon, FL: Spring Hill Construction is one of the leading Brandon FL construction companies that offer professional services. Some of the services they offer include drywall installation and repair services. Besides the experts adding a layer of protection between the house and the outside world, they offer endless finishing options.

Spring Hill Construction offers drywall texturing to hide imperfections and ensure the walls reflect more light. The team is conversant with a wide range of finishes from Venetian, Orange Peel, Skip Trowel, and Slap Brush to Mud Swirl — giving clients more options. And considering the finishes require professionals attentive to details and meticulous in their efforts, Spring Hill Construction only employs highly trained and experienced contractors.

Commercial and residential clients can work with the company to transform their exterior and interior spaces through professional painting services. Whether they want fresh paint applied on their wall or old wallpaper removed, the experts deliver the highest quality services. They also use quality products to match the quality of workmanship, extensive planning, and superior customer service.

In addition, the residential & commercial general contractor in Brandon Florida offers siding and remodeling services. Whether the property owner wants a more comfortable home or to increase the home’s resale value, the company is dedicated to turning ideas into reality. Spring Hill Construction has an experienced siding team and good customer service to handle communications before and during installation. They are also transparent on costs and project timelines.

Homeowners with walls showing decay or interested in restoring original beauty can contact the company for stucco installation and repairs. Regardless of the client’s reason for opting for a brand-new finish, the company uses the best-known materials to ensure the new installation passes the test of time. Like other services, the team plans and utilizes advanced practices and techniques when repairing or installing stucco.

Spring Hill Construction also offers popcorn removal from ceilings. Apart from ensuring the process is not messy, stressful, and tedious, they put measures to protect the client’s furniture, floors, and walls. One of the many ways of successfully removing a popcorn ceiling without messy floors and walls is by using plastic to secure gaps, especially in areas where debris can flow.

When speaking about the company and the services, one client noted: “I have an older home with unique problems. The solutions provided by Spring Hill Construction were creative and better than I thought possible. The workmanship was excellent, the workers courteous, and they left no mess behind. I highly recommend them.”

Spring Hill Construction is located at 1103 Westbury Pointe Dr #103, Brandon, FL, 33511, US. Commercial and residential clients interested in painting, siding, texturing, drywall installation services or other services can contact the company at 813-448-7530. Visit the paint contractor’s website for more information.

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Company Name Spring Hill Construction Contact Name Office Manager Phone 813-448-7530 Address 1103 Westbury Pointe Dr #103 City Brandon State FL Postal Code 33511 Country United States Website https://springhillconstruction.com/

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Spring Hill, FL – APD Foundation Repair is Florida’s trusted foundation and concrete company reputed for advanced concrete and stabilization services offered at affordable prices. The concrete contractor handles all types of concrete and foundational needs for residential and commercial facilities.

APD Foundation Repair is a full general contractor licensed sinkhole repair company. They are also experts in concrete repair, foundation repair, crawl space repair, and trip hazard repair. Their other services include Florida soil stabilization and helical piles, drainage, compaction grouting, and more.

The concrete expert also offers affordable foundation solutions, such as pre-construction piers installed to protect new buildings from settling and sinkholes. They also offer new construction underpinning services, one of the most popular methods to prevent future foundation problems.

Their foundation and crawl space services entail the installation of steel piers, concrete piers, and helical piers for the slab, power and beam foundation, pools, bridges, decks, pipeline, and solar applications. They also offer concrete lifting on sidewalks, driveways, homes, and businesses. Their grouting services entail densifying loose granular soil and stabilizing subsurface voids.

The foundation repair in Spring Hill, FL prides itself in serving over 2500 trusted customers all over central Florida. Their crew has a combined experience of over 50 years in the industry offering top-notch services, and this has earned them hundreds of 5-star ratings on various platforms. They perform a free inspection and explain what needs to be done to re-level existing concrete slabs, pool decks, foundations, and other related concrete projects.

APD Foundation Repair is family-owned and operated and therefore extends specialized services and affordable prices to its clients. They guarantee the best warranties in the industry, offer free estimates emailed instantly to clients, sealed engineering reports, and military discounts.

A happy client had this to say about their services, “I strongly recommend the company for any foundation issues, repairs, and general maintenance. We had just bought a new home and didn’t realize it had foundation issues that are prevalent in the area. We contacted several companies for evaluation and quotes and they had the best prices. We had helical piers, drainage, and deep foam injections done. The crew was organized and professional and went above and beyond our expectations.”

APD Foundation Repair has been in the foundation and soil industry since the late 90s. With over two decades, they bring a wealth of experience helping home and business owners enjoy peace of mind knowing their structures are stable and not at risk in case of extreme weather and other natural calamities.

APD Foundation Repair is located at 13049 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL, 34609, US. To get a free evaluation and other inquiries on their concrete services clients can call the company at 352-200-9740 or visit their website for more information on their services.

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Company Name APD Foundation Repair Contact Name Office Manager Phone 352-200-9740 Address 13049 Spring Hill Dr City Spring Hill State FL Postal Code 34609 Country United States Website https://apdfoundationrepair.com/

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Happy New Year, Tampa Bay. The blank calendar slate before us is exhilarating and terrifying. Remember the first week of January 2021? It started with hope for a better tomorrow and ended with Arnold Schwarzenegger giving America a stern talking-to over his sword. And remember 2022? No, neither do I.

There’s no use in setting actual expectations for what lies ahead, because each year only seems to end with more grand jury investigations. So, let’s play a little absurd prediction bingo for our suddenly sexy region, shall we? At least three of these will come true:

Gisele Bündchen becomes owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a total “Ted Lasso” move. While she initially seeks to destroy the team, her goodness and light will win out. This ends with a Christmas special.

Tom Brady leaves sports, broadcasting and all his protein-packed businesses behind to become one of the Weeki Wachee mermaids. He is happier than ever.

Florida scientists accidentally breed giant snails, bufo toads and lovebugs into one creature that escapes the lab and spreads quickly, terrorizing the metropolis. And still, people move to Florida en masse.

Speaking of, the state becomes so full of people from Michigan that the entire state of Michigan stands vacant, forcing all native Floridians to move to Michigan to find affordable housing.

Pink neon signs, whimsical wallpaper and faux greenery hedges are out at trendy restaurants. Indie sleaze selfies are back, complete with your mom’s phone number in Sharpie on the bathroom wall.

Craft breweries and kratom shops contract, making way for more focus on craft waters and craft air.

Inflation and supply chain issues force the Florida Department of Transportation to scale back plans for the new stretch of the Howard Frankland Bridge. It will now be golf cart, roller blade and unicycle lanes only.

Buoyed by the popularity of the giant flamingo sculpture, Tampa International Airport adds another Florida wildlife treasure in the form of a floor-to-ceiling Skunk Ape.

The SunRunner learns to moonwalk.

Developers tout “micro-micro-micro living” in new 200-square-foot “closetapartments.” The sink is the toilet is the bathtub is the dishwasher. Starting in the low $400,000s.

One painfully average man in Tampa Bay stumbles upon an unassuming yet magical amulet that repels all hurricanes from Florida for the entire year. Please.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor appoints ThunderBug as police chief, citing his widespread popularity and how good he looks in blue.

John Cena, noted actor, wrestler and local thought leader, joins the staff of the Tampa Bay Times as a critic-at-large. Welcome, John.

Netflix cancels “Love is Blind Tampa” after realizing none of the applicants actually want to get married.

All Tropicana Field development plans are scrapped in favor of the site becoming a Rooms To Go Outlet.

The Tampa Bay Rays stun everyone by moving to Spring Hill, which has had plenty of space this whole time.

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Elon Musk buys a Water Street condo, starts showing up at Naked Farmer and finally announces his intention to purchase a controlling interest in the Florida governor’s office, though that’s not how any of this works.

Thanks to Times staff writers Paul Guzzo, Justine Griffin, Tony Marrero, Gabrielle Calise and Bernadette Berdychowski for their contributions.

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