Citrus County health officials are urging residents who rely on medical equipment or have disabilities to preregister with Florida’s Special Needs Shelter Registry before hurricane season. Registration helps emergency teams plan transport and sheltering, though it does not guarantee a bed.

Neighbors near Plant City say concerts at Rancho Los Arados rattle homes and clog roads while Florida's agritourism protections limit county enforcement. The county is appealing a judge's ruling.

The city’s new PeliCAN grant will fund and train local residents to launch SNAP-friendly mobile fresh markets. Applications are open through May 31, 2026.

A Quick Pick sold at a New Port Richey 7‑Eleven matched Friday's Jackpot Triple Play numbers, creating roughly a $1.3 million prize. Claim rules require Florida Lottery processing.

After USF outsourced about 400 jobs, contracted workers rallied in Tampa seeking a first union contract, higher wages and affordable family health coverage. Community allies joined the picket as bargaining continued.

Florida is testing rapid‑response drones at Deltona High as part of a state-funded pilot that places dozens of ceiling‑mounted craft around campus. Officials say the test will be closely evaluated.

Tampa Fire Rescue’s May 30 expo offers free sandbags (limit 10 per family), meteorologist talks and disaster-kit help ahead of the June 1 hurricane season.

Pinellas officials are urging extra vigilance after 25 pediatric water submersions in 2025 left three children dead. Doctors and first responders recommend swim lessons, pool fences and CPR.

A seven-foot alligator tried to cross North Dale Mabry Highway Wednesday; deputies and a licensed trapper removed it safely, HCSO says.

A British dive team says it located the WWI‑era cutter Tampa about 50 miles off Newquay; the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the wreck and plans underwater research.

Houston OEM ran a 'Day in the Life' walkthrough with FIFA reps and first responders to test match‑day safety, transit and fan plans ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

A Shell in Nokomis sold the lone Fantasy 5 evening jackpot Saturday, paying $126,700. The Florida Lottery says prizes $600+ must be claimed at district offices or headquarters.

A free July 4 waterfront festival at Julian B. Lane Park will close with a 250‑drone light show and fireworks as part of Tampa’s America 250 programming.