Tampa suspends garbage collection on Veterans Day; residents must wait until the next scheduled day. City offices and McKay Bay facilities also close.

The Tampa City Council approved a proposal for a ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg, with both cities funding it for more sustainable transit options.

Tampa Convention Center won the Most Innovative City Services Platform at the 2025 International Explorer Awards, marking its latest in a series of industry recognitions.

Charlotte County released its Veterans Day schedule, with closures including government offices and some recreational facilities, while garbage collection remains unchanged.

Charlotte County announces a week of civic meetings, including Planning and Zoning on Nov. 10 and other advisory boards concerning development and environmental topics.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office and Simpson Technical College's Criminal Justice Academy received a Meritorious Award for perfect trust fund governance in 2024/2025.

Robin Glover from Manatee County won a $6.25 million jackpot in the Florida LOTTO after purchasing a ticket at Publix. She took a lump sum of over $3.5 million.

Sara Roberts McCarley is elected as Lakeland's mayor, a position held by Bill Mutz since 2018. She aims to manage the city's growth and infrastructure challenges. Less than 17% of voters participated in the election.

Tampa's weather forecast includes mostly sunny days and mild temperatures, with highs in the 80s and some patchy fog.

Charlotte County warns of potential traffic delays as a traffic signal at Veterans and Cochran Boulevards will be replaced on Nov. 4, during overnight hours.

Hillsborough County offers home repair assistance for low-income residents through the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program, with community meetings to guide applicants.

Clearwater Fire & Rescue saved a dog named Bandit from a house fire; he received oxygen and was taken to an emergency vet, with no human occupants at home.

Four missing children in Clearwater, Florida, were confirmed safe by the FDLE, easing local concerns. The Gavin siblings were found after a Missing Child Alert was issued.