Hillsborough County's Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) provide critical communication during emergencies when traditional methods fail.

Two Tampa individuals were indicted for reportedly impeding a federal officer during a July HSI investigation; they face up to eight years in prison if convicted.

The City of Tampa honors Mary Bryan, retiring after 63 years, with a celebration on August 1, highlighting her impactful career and service across 11 mayors and numerous roles.

Honduran national Elmer Modesto Rodriguez Amador pleads guilty to aggravated identity theft and faces a two-year prison sentence. He used forged documents to bypass the E-Verify system for employment.

Hillsborough County prohibits nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers from June 1 to Sept 30 to protect waterways from algae blooms caused by nutrient runoff during Florida's rainy summer season.

The Tampa Bay Pet Resource Center, over capacity due to record heat, is seeking community help through adoption, fostering, and donations to ensure the safety and comfort of local pets.

Hillsborough County sets up five self-serve sandbag sites for residents to prepare for potential flooding, providing materials and tools for sandbag filling.

Florida's Hernando-Citrus MPO meeting on transit plans will take place on August 7, 2025, encouraging public participation in shaping future transportation.

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for several counties around Tampa, with index values over 112 degrees, advising caution against heat-related illnesses.

Girl Scouts toured Hillsborough County Sheriff's District 5 office, leaving deputies goodie bags in a mutual exchange deepening understanding of law enforcement roles.

Charlotte County offers in-person help for users adjusting to the new Paymentus billing system during August at the Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association.

A man, Tchaly Orphee (27), drowned at a late-night pool party at Fountain Lake Apartments in Bradenton, with investigations indicating the incident was accidental.

A man was injured in a shooting at Woodland Terrace Park in Tampa, with a stray bullet also hitting a nearby home; no others were harmed. Police are investigating the incident, where the shooter and victims may have known each other.