Pinellas County Animal Services in Largo, Florida, has issued a warning for pet owners as cold weather is expected this weekend. Officials advise that pets normally kept outdoors should be brought inside and that any walks should be kept short. According to the agency, temperatures below 45°F can be dangerous for animals.

The warning was issued ahead of a forecast Sunday morning, with minimum wind chills expected to drop to as low as 10°F in Chiefland and up to 27°F in Fort Myers. Other locations reporting wind chill values include 12°F in Crystal River, The Villages, and Brooksville; 23°F in New Port Richey; 24°F in Tampa; 28°F in Sarasota; 14°F in Lakeland; 11°F in Lake Wales; 19°F in Duette; 16°F in Wauchula; 21°F in Sebring; 26°F in Arcadia; and 27°F in Punta Gorda.

The information was released by the Weather Forecast Office in Tampa Bay/Ruskin, FL, on January 30, 2026, at 4:01 AM EST. Residents are reminded to take appropriate precautions for both themselves and their pets during this period of cold weather.

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Lackawanna Visitors Celebrate Mother's Day in Scranton

Scranton, Pa.—A Lackawanna County visitors post celebrating Mother's Day invites readers to explore the county, tag a mom with #VisitLackawannaPA, and visit visitnepa.org/mothers-day, with a Lakeland Orchard & Cidery location pin and a photo by Zak Zavada.

Weekend plans in Lackawanna County May 7-10

Lackawanna County's weekend plans for May 7-10 feature Mother's Day events, the Spring Wine Festival at Montage Mountain, Scranton Limited Yard Shuttle rides at Steamtown National Historic Site, Nurture and Nourish: Pig Pampering at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, the Sherwood Park Carnival, the Tulip Festival and Baby Animal Days at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery, Mother's Day Boxing at the Holiday Inn Scranton East—Dunmore, the Waverly Waddle at Waverly Community House, a 90s-versus-2000s party at Sergei's Live and the Pine Brook Family Arts Festival, according to Lackawanna County visitors in Scranton.

Lackawanna County schedules events for Apr. 30–May 3.

A slate of events is planned in Lackawanna County, Pa., from April 30 to May 3, including The Office 5K Run/Walk, The Office Meet & Greet at the Everhart Museum, The Office Bar Crawl, Tulip Festival at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery, First Friday Scranton, Howl at the Moon: Dueling Pianos at Montage Mountain, Planets, Moons, Star Wars with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic at the Scranton Cultural Center, Public Sanctuary Tour at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, Circle Flea Fair & Farmers Market at Circle Drive-In, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Buffalo Bisons at PNC Field.

Tulip Festival Blooms at Lakeland Orchard in Scranton

The Lakeland Orchard & Cidery Tulip Festival in Scranton, Pa., is in full bloom, inviting visitors to stroll through tulip fields, photograph the blossoms and enjoy outdoor activities, with blooms that won't last forever and planning information at visitnepa.org/lakeland-orchard.

Lackawanna County Promotes Summer Getaway in Scranton

Lackawanna County is promoting a Scranton summer getaway, touting outdoor time, local attractions, cozy accommodations, affordable family fun and a calendar of seasonal events, with planning at visitnepa.org/summer and the hashtag #VisitLackawannaPA.

Lackawanna County Tourism Bureau Releases Couples Activities Guide

A Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau in Scranton, Pa., released an online guide to fun couples activities, romantic spots and date ideas in Lackawanna County, inviting readers to visit visitnepa.org/fun-couples-activities and highlighting options from low-key outings to a full night out with photos from local venues and the #VisitLackawannaPA hashtag.

Tulip Festival Returns to Lackawanna County

The Tulip Festival returns to Lakeland Orchard & Cidery in Scott Township, Lackawanna County, Pa., running April 25 through May 17, 2026, with bloom dates to be determined; organizers say to follow Lakeland Orchard & Cidery for bloom updates and weather-dependent details, and social posts encourage tagging friends with hashtags such as #VisitLackawannaPA, #tulipfestival, #springtravel, #scrantonpa and #familyfun.

Spring Arrives in Lackawanna County; Scranton Guide Highlights Activities

Spring has officially arrived in Lackawanna County, Pa., as visitors in Scranton tout the Spring Family Fun Guide, which outlines outdoor adventures, parks, must-see attractions and kid-friendly activities with planning at visitnepa.org/spring-family-fun-guide.

Spring Arrives in Lackawanna County; Guide Promotes Outings

Spring has officially sprung in Lackawanna County, with a spring activities guide at visitnepa.org/spring highlighting scenic walks, outdoor dining, festivals, markets and family-friendly attractions.