Event Brief
Florida Urges Tampa Residents to Secure Trash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Florida wildlife officials are warning residents to lock up household trash, pet food, and other outdoor attractants as black bears increase foraging ahead of winter. Officials say bears may spend up to 20 hours a day searching for calories, prompting the public to reduce easy food sources outdoors.
WHO: Florida wildlife officials
WHAT: Asked residents to lock up trash, pet food, and other outdoor attractants to prevent black bears from finding food.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 1:19 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Bears are ramping up their search for calories ahead of winter, and officials say they can spend up to 20 hours a day foraging.
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