Pinellas Sheriff's Teen Citizens Academy concludes, providing firearm safety, forensics, and law enforcement understanding to youths. Graduates received certificates, and new applicants are invited for the spring.

Charlotte County celebrated winners of its Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program, recognizing The Waverly Restaurant and Pelican Landing Condominium for their efforts in protecting sea turtles by adhering to lighting standards.

St. Petersburg, Florida, celebrates the unveiling of a wildlife-themed Sunshine City Mosaic by local artists at Sunset Park, featuring community activities and refreshments.

Hillsborough County Commissioner Miller is hosting a town hall on Nov. 5 to discuss Operation Safe Passage, focusing on school zone traffic safety and surveillance concerns.

Hernando County Fire Rescue promotes child safety through a Car Seat Safety Program, offering installation checks and seat replacements by certified technicians.

Hillsborough County will host the 61st Annual Veterans Day Tribute at Veterans Memorial Park on November 11, honoring military veterans with a ceremony, patriotic music, awards, and family activities.

The Ruskin Senior Center held its second annual Wig Fashion Show as a fundraiser and breast cancer awareness event, featuring local seniors and educating on cancer risks and the importance of screenings.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office hosted an anti-fraud event at First Baptist Church Dover, with detectives teaching prevention tips, sparked by a church member scam victim.

Largo residents can safely dispose of unused medications at a Drug Take Back event hosted by Largo Police and the DEA, as part of a national effort to prevent drug abuse.

Plant City Police Department received a community engagement award for initiatives like Pizza with a Cop and holiday toy drives, acknowledged by both the department and residents.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office informed the public of a sexual predator's address change, as part of community safety protocols, providing a link to the Florida sex offender registry.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will hold a groundbreaking for new Fire Station No. 47 in Ruskin on Oct. 28, enhancing public safety for a growing area, with completion expected by Oct. 2026.

The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is hosting a Paw-loween party for adoptable pets in Tampa, with waived adoption fees, a costume contest, and a photo booth to support animal welfare.