Tampa Fire Rescue celebrated the graduation of 29 new firefighters from Class 2025-01, trained at Aparicio-Levy Technical College, with Fire Chief Barbara Tripp and Principal Jesse Saulters attending.

Hillsborough County commissioners made decisions on ADA anniversary awareness, housing bonds, a new sculpture, environmental negotiations, disaster recovery plans, a historic budget proposal, and nonprofit funding guidelines.

Free vision screenings and glasses for Tampa kids are provided by the Glazer Vision Foundation and the Lions World Vision Institute, benefiting families before the new school year.

Tampa enhances waterway cleanup with the Little Skimmer's launch and the Litter Skimmer's anniversary, bolstered by an EPA grant for comprehensive anti-litter efforts.

Carma Tridico, a 15-year-old previously missing, has been safely recovered by the Pasco Sheriff's Office. Details on her return are not fully disclosed.

Hillsborough County to distribute sandbags to residents due to flood concerns from long-lasting rains, with specific pickup locations and times announced.

A Tampa man pleads guilty to armed robbery of two stores, facing significant imprisonment under Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts to reduce gun violence.

Hillsborough County and the Florida Department of Health launched a survey to gather resident opinions on health care priorities and communication preferences.

Teens involved in Tampa Police Department programs were treated to a red carpet shopping event at Hibbett Sports, a gesture to honor their progress and foster community spirit, supported by a community violence intervention grant.

A Jacksonville federal employee pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as an unlawful drug user, with evidence of trading guns for drugs. The case is part of a wider anti-crime initiative.

Tampa's forecast includes high heat index values, with chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week. Greenville-Spartanburg SC warns of isolated severe thunderstorms today.

The Tampa Police Department announces a new speed enforcement camera program for school zones, aimed at increasing student safety, which will be discussed at a Back-to-School Town Hall.

The Tampa area expects a hot and stormy week ahead, with high temperatures and frequent chances of rain and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.