Eureka Springs Conservation Park in Hillsborough County, Florida, features a greenhouse with exotic plants and offers a boardwalk, historic oaks, and a scenic pergola.

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners formed a Government Efficiency Liaison Committee and bought land for conservation, including a 10-acre tract and the former Mixon Fruit Farms.

Hillsborough County has issued a heat advisory due to extreme temperatures, urging residents to take precautions such as staying indoors, hydrating, and using public cooling sites.

Peachland Blvd in Charlotte County will have lane closures for power pole installations by Irby Construction, with detours planned during construction hours.

The Tampa Bay Rays supported Charlotte County's youths by donating camp scholarships, with their mascot Raymond presenting the check at Centennial Park.

Charlotte County Utilities is warning customers of imposters using 'spoofing' to steal personal data through fake calls claiming to represent the utility service.

The Tampa Bay Comic Convention expects large crowds, causing increased traffic from August 1-3. The city advises using alternative transport like streetcars, buses, or rideshares to avoid congestion.

Florida faces a spike in heat-related illnesses, prompting the City of Dunedin to advise hydration, shade, and light clothing to prevent health risks.

Hernando County invites the community to discuss affordable housing in an upcoming meeting on August 14, 2025, at the County Commission Chambers in Brooksville.

Polk County has closed Marsh Rabbit Run trail at Circle B Bar Reserve due to nesting alligators' aggressive behavior, with Alligator Alley also affected earlier.

Hillsborough County is planning a new fire station in Plant City with modern facilities, health-focused features, and improved response systems to replace two outdated stations.

Manatee County officials and local animal groups rescued over 200 cats from one property. The cats, mostly healthy, were spayed/neutered and distributed to shelters. The homeowner, overwhelmed but well-meaning, cooperated in the rescue.

Guatemalan national Marlon Aguilar-Reyes pleads guilty to participating in a drug trafficking scheme and a murder.