MPO Justin Lee was named Community Policing Officer of the Month by the Tampa PD for an operation addressing local drug activity and safety, resulting in arrests and improved neighborhood relations.

Hillsborough County will conduct aerial mosquito control via planes dispensing Dibrom insecticide on June 13 to reduce adult mosquito populations in South Tampa, Gibsonton, and Apollo Beach. Backup spray dates are June 14 and 15 if needed.

Hillsborough County's entrepreneurship workshop program celebrated its tenth graduating class, supporting residents in starting businesses with educational resources and financial incentives.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office issued a Purple Alert for 43-year-old Gilbert Nieves Jr., an at-risk Hispanic male with cognitive disabilities last seen in Spring Hill, FL.

Hillsborough's nonprofit leaders are set to discuss the challenges and strategies of running successful organizations at the Local Stories Live event on Friday morning.

Hernando County Fire Rescue extinguished a house fire in Brooksville caused by charging Lithium Ion batteries; no injuries occurred. HCFR urged caution with battery charging.

Bradenton Police are seeking help to find a suspect who stole an e-bike outside a local Publix, releasing surveillance images and asking for tips via email.

Tampa's weekly forecast indicates intermittent sun and showers, with isolated thunderstorms and high humidity levels. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s, with chances of precipitation varying between 20% and 60%.

Tina Andes retired from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office after 14 years, known for her compassion and initiatives like the "Kibble Route." She earned multiple commendations for her service.

Lt. Josh Wimberly of Tampa Fire Rescue was named Firefighter of the Quarter for his off-duty heroism on the Howard Franklin Bridge, where he provided critical care to a severely injured person.

The Port Charlotte Public Library will be closed on June 6-7 for plumbing maintenance, but the "What’s Cooking?" event will continue at the Family Services Center.

Volunteer program "Eyes on Seagrass" seeks participants for 2025 to monitor seagrass in Charlotte Harbor and Lee County, with in-person training on June 28.

An argument in a Tampa neighborhood resulted in one dead and another injured after gunfire; the incident is under active investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.