Amber Smith

Native Floridian who lives in Tampa and works in Tallahassee. Viewpoints are my own.

[Hillsborough County @HillsboroughFL]

‼️ Evacuation zones have been updated in Hillsborough County ‼️

Your evacuation zone may have changed for the 2026 hurricane season! As we close out #HurricanePreparednessWeek, check if your home is in Zone A, B, C, D, or E.

Learn about the change ⬇️ https://t.co/mxQOnENgFC

[Southwest Fl Water @SWFWMD]

Get a look at how the District is assisting @FFS_Withlacooch and other agencies with a wildfire at Starkey Wilderness Preserve. This is an important reminder that the wildfire danger remains high as drought conditions continue. https://t.co/2SVhjxAmOu

[Southwest Fl Water @SWFWMD]

Don’t forget that our District is under Phase III water restrictions requiring residents to follow one-day-per-week watering restrictions with stricter watering hours. Get complete details at https://t.co/eTPhHZMOEC

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

EARTHSET.
April 6, 2026.

Humanity, from the other side. First photo from the far side of the Moon. Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon. Photo: NASA

[The Scientific Lens @LensScientific]

“While spacewalking I realized something, I used to think I was scared of heights but now I know I was just scared of gravity.”

― Artemis II Astronaut Reid Wiseman

[Southwest Fl Water @SWFWMD]

Phase III water restrictions start today. They require all residents, including those on private wells, to follow one-day-per-week watering restrictions with stricter hours in effect. Get complete details at https://t.co/eTPhHZMOEC

[Southwest Fl Water @SWFWMD]

District declares Modified Phase III Water Shortage starting April 3, 2026. All residents remain under one-day-per-week restrictions with stricter watering hours.https://t.co/pTwpjDJRfv

[City of Tampa @CityofTampa]

Trade your thirsty grass for a water-wise oasis! Our new Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Incentive Program kicks off Mar 21. Tampa homeowners can attend 3 workshops that give you the tools & know-how to transform your lawn AND save money.

🔗 https://t.co/llBEhvUxak

[WFLA NEWS @WFLA]

Tampa Bay Water urges conservation as severe drought strains regional water supply https://t.co/MhrIj8vrfp

[Jason Holloway @_jasonholloway]

Florida just passed the first state payment stablecoin framework designed to be GENIUS compliant in the United States.

The legislation positions Florida to become a federally certified payment stablecoin regulator, allowing issuers the option of state supervision rather than comprehensive federal oversight.

Proud to have worked on this effort alongside many great leaders in policy and industry. @samuelarmes @ZachWitkoff

[Treasure Island, FL @TresIslandFL]

After months of hard work, the @PinellasGov Beach Nourishment Project is officially complete! From the sands of Clearwater Beach to the shores of St. Pete Beach—and right here in Treasure Island—our beaches have been refreshed and restored.

This project didn’t just move sand; it brought new life to our coastline, making it safer, stronger, and even more beautiful for everyone to enjoy. So, grab your flip-flops, pack your sunscreen, and come see the difference!

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

🧊 1/31: Freeze Warnings are in effect nearly statewide tonight!

‼️ Floridians should seek warm shelter, bring pets & plants inside & take precautions to protect your pipes.

Visit https://t.co/1McMiq4xVG for more cold weather safety tips & stay warm!

[Hillsborough County @HillsboroughFL]

❗Cold weather shelters will be open tonight, Saturday, Jan. 31 and tomorrow night, Sunday, Feb. 1❗

⌚ All shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, unless they reach capacity prior to that time.

Details ↪️ https://t.co/0CHP79VZvE

[Southwest Fl Water @SWFWMD]

Water levels in Lake Tarpon reduced in anticipation of storm surge from Hurricane Milton. https://t.co/I3uezsALmN

[Treasure Island, FL @TresIslandFL]

Entering into the Sunset Beach neighborhood on Treasure Island.

[NWS Tampa Bay @NWSTampaBay]

🌀The NWS recognizes the immense impact Hurricane Helene has had on communities across West-Central Florida.

To support your recovery journey, we've compiled a list of county-specific resources below. Please visit these websites for your specific county. 1/3

#FLwx #Helene

[Florida DEP News @FLDEPNews]

🌀 Storm Prep 🌀

Florida’s water management districts are preparing their river & canal systems to receive excess runoff from #Helene. Their webpages include links for real-time tracking of water levels.

@SFWMD @SWFWMD @SJRWMD @SRWMD @NWFWMD

[Florida Statewide Office of Resilience @Florida_CRO]

FL's 5 water management districts are key entities in implementing our comprehensive approach to resilience. At the 2024 Florida Resilience Conference, WMD leaders shared project updates + lessons learned in their efforts to enhance regional flood protection & water supply.

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

In just 24 hours, nearly 5.5 million gallons of floodwaters have been pumped out of areas in Pasco County experiencing continued riverine flooding due to #Debby impacts.

@FLSERT members continue to quickly deploy response equipment as requested & are here to support all communities on their road to recovery.

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

Since Hurricane #Debby made landfall the State Emergency Response Team has successfully removed over 625 million gallons of floodwater from impacted counties.

For more info & recovery resources visit https://t.co/nfDMe4HFPM.