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Tampa's waste has increased by 25% since 2020, prompting the city to encourage waste reduction through various programs as the McKay Bay Plant converts trash to energy.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Weeki Wachee man must surrender all his dogs and faces charges over alleged abuses; he is banned from owning animals and has entered pleas for misdemeanors.
A DUI suspect was arrested for crashing into a Manatee County Sheriff's deputy's car, showing signs of impairment and having a BAC nearly three times the legal limit.
Jesiah Deangelo-Cruz was charged with first-degree murder following an Easter Sunday shooting in Tampa. He was also implicated in a separate domestic violence incident.
Hillsborough County is seeking applicants for its CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas Workforce Development Board to coordinate regional labor strategies.
The Pasco Sheriff's Office found 17-year-old Geneva Whiting safe after she was reported missing in New Port Richey. Details of her recovery were not provided.
Weather & Environment in ...
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin for parts of Florida due to fire risk from low humidity and gusty winds.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The northbound lane of Golf Course Blvd at Challenger Blvd in Charlotte County will be closed for construction on April 22, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Detours are planned.
Michael S. Flannery received the 2025 Theodore Roosevelt Hillsborough Forever Conservation Award for his environmental conservation efforts in Hillsborough County.
Hillsborough County is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for Head Start and Aging Services, with a salary of $39,312 to $55,078, as announced on social media.
Charlotte County invites families to a free REC2U Spring Safari event at Dever Park on May 3, featuring activities like a water slide, crafts, and games.
Community & Society in ...
Florida officers participated in the Special Olympics Florida Torch Run to support athletes with intellectual disabilities, highlighting inclusion and respect.
Dee Mathena, a Tampa Police dispatcher with over 30 years of service, was named Employee of the Month for her skilled handling of a crisis at Azula North Apartments.
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