Dunedin, Florida, is emphasizing the protection of local mangrove species, urging residents to engage in responsible stewardship to preserve these vital ecosystems.

The Tampa Convention Center is expanding its team, appointing Chris Katsares as National Sales Manager and Melissa Pray as Fiscal Manager, to support increasing event demand.

Barranquilla Avenue will be closed between San Cristobal Avenue and Viedma Street for maintenance from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 16-17, with detours in place.

A firetruck and an SUV collided in Winter Haven; the SUV driver was critically injured. Speed and impairment might be factors; charges are anticipated. Firefighters were unharmed and assisted the victims.

An anonymous tip led to the arrest of Austin Daniel Richardson in Polk County for attempted murder and other charges following an incident on July 29, 2025.

Plant City Police Department is hosting the Tinsel Tidings Christmas toy event at Plant City Stadium, featuring gifts, a toy selection, bicycle raffles, and Santa visits for children.

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.