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Hillsborough County seeks volunteers for advisory boards and councils; application deadline is July 30, 2025, with selection in August or September. Applicants must be county residents and registered voters.
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A 19-year-old woman died in a hit-and-run in Riverview, Florida; a 21-year-old Honduran man was arrested and charged. He showed signs of alcohol impairment and is undocumented since 2018.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Cadet Unit #900 won eight events at the FSEA State Competition, with first places in five scenarios and individual firearms awards.
Weather & Environment in ...
Tampa, FL, is set to experience a week with intermittent rain and thunderstorms, high humidity, and temperatures up to the low 90s, per the National Weather Service.
Tampa Stormwater crews prepare for heavy rain, clearing drains of debris, including a humorous find of an onion, highlighting the importance of not littering.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Starting July 7, expect delays on Washington Loop Road Bridge due to soil testing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until July 11, with intermittent lane closures.
Hillsborough County and neighboring areas are developing a Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan for long-term recovery and resilience after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Rotonda Circle's southbound lane over the Pinehurst Creek South bridge will close for rehab work from July 7 to August 6.
Dunedin city offices will be closed on July 4th for Independence Day, affecting trash and recycling schedules. Essential services like public safety will remain operational.
Pasco County authorities are searching for missing 15-year-old Joshua Schuster and urge the public to assist by providing any information on his whereabouts.
Pasco County has opened two sandbag locations to prepare for potential floods due to forecasted heavy rains. Residents must bring their own shovels; sites are restocked nightly.
The DOJ has charged 324 people, including 96 medical professionals, in a $14.6 billion health care fraud takedown, emphasizing the importance of combating such fraud.
A Clearwater resident shot and killed an intruder in their apartment, with police investigating the incident as self-defense. No threat to the community exists.
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