The Hillsborough County stormwater team is proactively maintaining drainage systems to prepare for hurricane season, as highlighted in a recent social media post.

Geri Lopez joins Tampa as the new Deputy Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, bringing 30 years of experience in public-private partnerships and community development.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office advises residents to prepare for storms, emphasizing the importance of early planning and offering tips such as stocking up on supplies and reviewing insurance policies.

Tampa has introduced new measures to improve stormwater pumping stations, including temporary backup generators and a dedicated rapid response team, alongside a $11 million investment for permanent solutions.

The Charlotte County Public Safety Coordinating Council's next meeting on July 14, 2025, will discuss jail statistics and is open to the public for input.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.