Charlotte and Lee Counties in Southwest Florida are preparing for a meeting to address Boca Grande's parking regulations on January 5, 2026, without public input.

Jonathan Ortega Martinez was sentenced to 10 years for international gun trafficking, involving over a thousand firearms smuggled to Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Charlotte County invites public nominations for conservation of environmentally sensitive lands, utilizing remaining funds from the 2006 Conservation Charlotte referendum.

Charlotte County's government has a busy schedule of meetings focusing on infrastructure and environment, including stormwater management, transportation, and affordable housing.

A Tampa-area pharmacist was permanently banned from filling opioids and controlled substances due to wrongful distribution and profiting from the addiction crisis.

The City of Tampa plans to sell its "Big Blue" police headquarters, with officials and locals debating the financial and community impacts of the move.

Plant City's Autumn Leaf Academy settled claims of ADA violations by excluding a child with disabilities and agreed to policy changes and ADA training.

Chief Herrin will discuss holiday fire safety on Hello Hillsborough podcast, emphasizing the importance of careful turkey frying and kitchen vigilance.

Midway Boulevard in Charlotte County will have intermittent lane closures from Dec. 15-19 for fiber installation, with recommended caution for drivers.

St. Petersburg residents enjoy the Biz Bingo holiday challenge, supporting local businesses and earning rewards like special magnets, with excitement evident on social media.

Florida's FDOT is lowering speed limits on Howard Frankland Bridge and parts of I-275 during major construction, aiming to improve safety and traffic flow.

The Memphis Tigers will play against the NC State Wolfpack in the 2025 Gasparilla Bowl on December 19 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m.

Tampa, Florida has been named the third-best city for singles in a WalletHub study which considered various indicators such as income and dating-friendly activities.