Erika O'Brien has been promoted to Event Services Supervisor at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing her extensive experience and achievements in event planning to the role.

Hillsborough County declared August as Black Business Month to honor Black entrepreneurs, accepted by LaKendria Robinson, highlighting the importance and diversity of Black-owned businesses.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center is hosting its Annual Arts Festival, featuring a free showcase of local artistic talent and family-friendly activities like a Disney sing-along.

Hillsborough County has opened applications for its annual Neighborhood Awards, recognizing community projects and events from July 2024 to June 2025 in health, safety, and engagement.

Tampa faces a week of thunderstorms and high temperatures, with a 60% chance of rain and a heat index up to 104 degrees. Evening storms are expected to continue.

Manatee County introduces StoryWalk®, an interactive trail mixing reading and walking outdoors, at Pride Park to promote literacy and healthy lifestyles for children and families.

The NWS in Tampa forecasts heat and thunderstorms, advising residents of intense weather patterns with high temperatures and chances of precipitation.

Dunedin, Florida, will hold a Purple Heart Recognition Day on August 7 to honor Purple Heart awardees, with Charles Lemon, a wounded veteran, as the keynote speaker.

Fire Chief Brett Schlatterer of Pinellas Park is retiring and Division Chief Andrew Hughes will succeed him, highlighting their leadership and innovations.

The Tampa Police Athletic League is hosting a two-day basketball tournament with police officers coaching kids aged 12-14, highlighting community policing.

Commissioner Jason Bearden discusses his leadership in Manatee County, emphasizing his military background, faith, and focus on local governance challenges.

The weather forecast for Tampa indicates isolated showers and thunderstorms with high temperatures, and a repeating pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms throughout the week.

The National Weather Service predicts scattered thunderstorms and high heat in Tampa, Florida, with a heat index up to 106°F and chances of localized flooding.