Peachland Boulevard's westbound lane will be closed for sidewalk repairs from May 7-9, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Detours will be marked; drivers should expect delays.

The weather in Tampa, Florida, will be partly sunny with a high near 89 degrees and calm winds today. Evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 70 degrees. Weekend forecasts include chances of showers and thunderstorms.

Pinellas County seeks applications for justice and drug abuse funding, offering $270,837 via JAG-C and $35,000 from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund for various projects.

Hillsborough County offers a series of gardening and environmental workshops in May, including composting, micro-irrigation, rainwater harvesting, mangroves, and native plant gardening, in partnership with UF/IFAS.

Tampa is advancing development in North Downtown, focusing on creating housing and urban connectivity by issuing a Request for Proposal for four lots, including affordable housing and possible Ashley Drive on-ramp changes.

The Old Lutz Schoolhouse, built in 1927, is a historic site in Hillsborough County, Florida, serving as a community center with a preserved interior and hosting fundraisers for its upkeep.

Hillsborough County is building a new multipurpose facility at A Kid's Place for foster children, offering vocational training, arts, computer labs, therapy rooms, and more, with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 29.

Lane Valente Industries opened a new facility in Punta Gorda, hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local leaders and offering tours of the state-of-the-art building.

A vehicle collision with a TECO pole on South Westshore Boulevard in Tampa caused road closure and traffic disruption. Minor injuries were reported, and crews worked to ensure safety.

Boyette Road near U.S. 301 in Riverview will close for resurfacing until May 31, with detours via McMullen, Balm Riverview, Rhodine, and Gibsonton Roads.

Florida law enforcement investigates a deputy-involved shooting in Brandon where deputies responded to a man with an assault rifle, resulting in his death.

Charlotte County seeks volunteers for advisory boards in various service units, with terms through 2025-2027, involving fire safety and infrastructure management.

Pinellas County introduces GivePulse, a new digital platform to help streamline volunteer services. It simplifies signing up for opportunities and logging hours.