The Florida State Thespian Festival returns to the Tampa Convention Center, causing increased traffic from March 19-21, with officials advising drivers to plan for delays.

Florida authorities have issued a Silver Alert for missing 82-year-old Leonard Gilman with Alzheimer's, last seen driving a white Honda Pilot with tag ETMB41.

Hillsborough County Extension Service offers April workshops on tree care, soil health, water-efficient landscaping, and cow nutrition, with free and paid registration required for virtual and in-person events.

Tampa is on track to reopen five Parks and Recreation facilities by the end of May as recovery continues from last year's hurricanes, with repair costs estimated at $8.4 million.

Pinellas County is seeking applications for a volunteer position on the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative board, with the term ending on September 30, 2025.

Tampa weather is partly cloudy with comfortable temperatures; sunny days ahead with some wind and a possible thunderstorm on Sunday before clearing up again.

Tampa partners with Suncoast Credit Union and local groups to replace trees lost to hurricanes, aiming for a more resilient canopy with a variety of durable species.

Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center is hosting a Kitten Baby Shower on April 5 to support the seasonal influx of kittens and promote Foster Awareness Month.

The Internal Audit Department of Tampa released Audit 25-08, assessing the city's Water Credit, Collections, and Call Center Operations for better transparency and service improvement.

Tampa police arrested a 15-year-old student, Anabella Fuentes, at Middleton High School for carrying a loaded gun on campus after a peer's tip-off led to an administrative search.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue plans to renovate Fire Station 11, with a public meeting arranged for community input on the expansion and acquisition of adjacent land.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to find Michael Blake, wanted for domestic violence charges, urging anyone with info to call 813-247-8200.

Hillsborough County provides free mosquitofish to residents as an eco-friendly way to control mosquito populations and prevent the spread of related diseases.