Edgewater Drive in Dunedin is closing between Aberdeen and President Streets for a week from December 1 due to Alt US 19 repaving by FDOT, with local detours unannounced yet.

Manatee County Animal Welfare launches a Black Friday Adoption Event, providing an alternative to conventional shopping by offering pet adoptions to alleviate local shelter overcrowding.

Charlotte County's upcoming week features meetings on infrastructure, environment, and community development, starting with the Manasota Key Street & Drainage MSTU Advisory Board meeting.

Hillsborough County is hiring a Human Services Transportation Supervisor for the Sunshine Line to oversee operations and ensure quality service to the community.

Hillsborough County libraries offer free holiday events in December, with special hours, including Christmas closures and varied opening times; views expressed by presenters are their own.

Englewood Charlotte Library hosts a workshop on wills and estates with legal expert Ruby Montes to help residents prepare for legacy and inheritance issues.

Manatee County's A Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray Park will offer activities like a "snow" slide and inflatables, food trucks, a Vendor Marketplace, and Santa visits. Entry is free with toy donations for Toys for Tots encouraged.

Expect traffic delays in early December due to tree trimming and mulching on various routes, including parts of U.S. 41 and other local roads, between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The NWS forecast for Tampa indicates a mix of sun and clouds for Thanksgiving with comfortable temperatures, transitioning to cooler weather by the evening.

Charlotte County officials have announced that Turbak Drive will be closed overnight on December 3rd for railroad crossing repairs, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office conducted a major drug bust involving fentanyl at a Spring Hill residence, resulting in arrests, including Mark Andrew Hartwell, a suspected Aryan Brotherhood member.

The Hillsborough County ECC hosted its third Entrepreneur Resource Fair, offering resources and networking opportunities to local business owners and entrepreneurs ahead of Small Business Saturday.

Two teens were arrested at Plant City High School; one for bringing a loaded gun, which was stolen from his car, and the other for theft of the firearm. Both face multiple charges.