Pinellas County seeks a volunteer for its Historic Preservation Board to replace Commissioner Rene Flowers' representative until December 31, 2027. Applications are due by September 12, 2025.

GT Bray Aquatics Center promotes health with AquaFit classes in Manatee County, offering low-impact, high-intensity workouts suitable for all fitness levels.

Charlotte County is seeking $147.1 million in federal CDBG-DR funds for disaster resilience infrastructure projects, including utility expansions and flood mitigation, with a focus on aiding low- to moderate-income areas.

Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative is offering a variety of free August events, including writing sessions, star gazing, hurricane building challenges, video game coding, 3D modeling, poetry creation, and letter writing.

A Texas man received a prison sentence for creating AI-generated child sexual abuse images and is now facing two years followed by supervised release.

The National Weather Service reports hot days with showers and thunderstorms in Tampa, with high temperatures and a consistent pattern of rain expected for the next week.

A community meeting on Rotonda West's paving program by Charlotte County Public Works is scheduled at 4 p.m., August 6 at the Rotonda West HOA Community Building.

Two individuals were arrested on felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Hernando County; substances found included fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Hillsborough County advises residents on heat safety and offers air-conditioned public spaces like libraries, senior centers, and splash pads for refuge.

Tampa Police are investigating a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a BMW, resulting in the death of a teen motorcyclist. Early findings point to judgment error by the BMW driver. Speed is being considered; impairment is ruled out.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reminds drivers that school zones will be active as students return on August 11, urging caution for school traffic.

The article describes Tampa's weather forecast, including hot temperatures near 95 degrees, a high heat index, and daily patterns of afternoon thunderstorms.

Progress Boulevard will close for drainage improvements from August 4 for up to 60 days, affecting local traffic between South 78th and South 85th Streets.