The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for advisory board positions across various departments, with terms ending in 2026 or 2028. Residents can apply to influence local services.

Charlotte County has scheduled public government meetings for early October 2025, including sessions on code enforcement, park management, and coastal and marine issues.

Clearwater Police seek help finding missing teen Brenton Pulido, a runaway from a local boys home, last seen on Young Avenue and possibly in Plant City.

Tampa unveiled a historical marker on Central Avenue to celebrate Ray Charles and other music legends, highlighting the area’s role in Black cultural history.

Three juveniles were charged after a shooting in Dover Park, with local authorities using aviation tech to locate and arrest them, finding three firearms on site.

Tampa, FL faces scattered showers, thunderstorms, and high humidity, with temperatures and heat index values creating oppressive conditions. Evening thunderstorms and partly cloudy nights expected; residents advised to stay hydrated.

St. Petersburg Police and the Florida Gaming Control Commission raided two arcades for illegal gambling, seizing gaming machines and cash, and charging three individuals.

A woman riding her bike was struck and killed in a hit-and-run Saturday night in Gulfport near Tangerine Avenue and 49th Street South. Police say the suspect fled the scene, leading to a mile-long investigation area. A damaged vehicle was later found near a liquor store, and 22-year-old Xavier Omar Rigby was arrested around 4 a.m. on multiple charges, including DUI manslaughter. The victim’s identity has not been released.

The article outlines numerous fishing spots in Hillsborough County, offering anglers a variety of freshwater and shoreline locations to fish for species like bass and catfish.

The NWS forecast for Tampa, FL, predicts a week with sunny skies, highs in the mid-90s, and periodic thunderstorms, with rising chances towards the weekend.

Charlotte County is seeking volunteers for various advisory boards and councils to help guide services and initiatives in the region, especially individuals with ties to local tourism and residency in specific districts.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office invites the public to "Coffee with a Cop" on Sept. 25 for casual interaction with law enforcement at Starbucks in Safety Harbor.

Clearwater Police Department is hosting a hiring expo to recruit new officers on September 18th at the Marriott Tampa Westshore, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.