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Behind the scenes: WTSP's 2013 Hurricane Special

Gulfport, Florida-- Watch Jim Van Fleet, Bobby Deskins, Kate Wentzel and Mark Collins- WTSP's weather team- working hard and having a little fun shooting the 2013 Hurricane Special!

Photos: See behind the scenes photos from the shoot here!

Then, be sure to catch the special because even though this video shows the team's fun in the sun, you'll need to know what to do when the clouds move in, and the seriousness of hurricane season begins.

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U-Haul full of animals abandoned outside Publix

Hernando County, Florida -- Nearly 40 cats had to be euthanized Tuesday after they were found, along with other animals, in a U-Haul truck abandoned in the parking lot of a Spring Hill Publix.

Hernando Sheriff's deputies were called out to investigate and when they arrived, along with Pasco County Code Enforcement officials and Animal Services officers, they reported they could hear the animals "screaming" inside.

Pasco County picks Water Awareness Poster Contest

Pasco County picks Water Awareness Poster Contest

Pasco County, Florida -- The contest for the fourth annual Water Awareness Poster Contest has been chosen. 

Pasco County picks Water Awareness Poster Contest

Pasco County picks Water Awareness Poster Contest

Pasco County, Florida -- The contest for the fourth annual Water Awareness Poster Contest has been chosen. 

Hittin' the road for hospice

Hittin' the road for hospice

Pasco County, Florida -- Hittin' the road for hospice comes back to Pasco County. This scenic motorcycle ride benefits Gulfside Regional Hospital.

On Saturday, June 22, at 10 a.m. the riders drive throughout Pasco County collecting cards. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Gulfside’s New Port Richey Thrift Shoppe located at 6117 State Road 54 in New Port Richey. 

Brush fire burns in Pasco County

New Port Richey, Florida -- Pasco County Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service are on the scene of a rekindled brush fire in the Moon Lake area.

Currently, there are no homes in danger.  

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is assisting with their helicopter, to help firefighters determine how large the blaze is, and in which direction it is burning.

Ride for FREE with Pasco County Public Transportation

Ride for FREE with Pasco County Public Transportation

Pasco County, Florida --The 8th annual National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation (instead of driving) and save money. Ride for FREE with PCPT.

The 8th annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 20 is a day to highlight that when gas prices are high, using public transportation is a great alternative to driving that will help people save money.