Elevator failures left seniors trapped in a six‑story Tampa building, exposing maintenance and oversight problems.

Pasco County Fire Rescue is organizing a blood drive to support their Prehospital Blood Transfusion Program. Donors will receive a T-shirt and $20 gift card and are encouraged to pre-register for the February 28 event.

Tampa Fire Rescue maintains a burn ban in Hillsborough County due to dry conditions, urging residents to avoid open flames and follow safety guidelines despite recent rain.

Pinellas County Sheriff honored the victims of the MSDHS shooting on the anniversary, reflecting on the tragedy and reiterating the commitment to improving school safety.

Tampa Fire Rescue is organizing the 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Expo, inviting local businesses to offer services and products for hurricane readiness.

Tampa Fire Rescue hosted college students from the Tampa Bay Chamber Leadership Tampa Collegiate Leadership Class, providing them with interactive experiences and tours to educate them about public safety roles and emergency response operations.

The City of Dunedin addressed a dispute with Baking by the Sea regarding compliance with local business operation codes and refuted social media claims about permitting fees.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office advises potential recruits on the importance of physical fitness and conversational skills through a Facebook post and podcast series.

The 2026 Prescribed Fire Fest at Edward Medard Conservation Park aims to educate on the benefits of controlled burns for ecosystems and wildfire prevention.

A Tampa mother credits school staff’s CPR and an on-site AED with saving her teen after he collapsed at school.

The Skyway Family Fun Day in Tampa offers activities and games on Feb. 21, featuring a hockey zone, bounce houses, and various vendors.

Hillsborough Pet Resource Center's "Fur-ever Valentine" event offers free pet adoptions on Valentine's Day to encourage residents to adopt dogs and cats.

The article informs about the temporary closure of pickleball courts at South County Regional Park for fence repairs, affecting players on February 26-27, 2026.