The City of Tampa honors Mary Bryan, retiring after 63 years, with a celebration on August 1, highlighting her impactful career and service across 11 mayors and numerous roles.

Punta Gorda Charlotte Library is set to host a Bicycle Safety Day on August 16, featuring safety presentations, a kids' obstacle course, and free helmet fittings.

Hillsborough County invites neighborhoods to apply for the 2025 Neighborhood Awards by Aug 22, celebrating improvements in health, safety, and engagement, with a $500 prize and a chance to be named Neighborhood of the Year.

The Tampa Bay Pet Resource Center, over capacity due to record heat, is seeking community help through adoption, fostering, and donations to ensure the safety and comfort of local pets.

Pinellas County's Move Safe Pinellas program improved pedestrian and biking safety by presenting at a Palm Harbor camp, providing 100 kids with fitted bike helmets and safety awareness.

Hillsborough County sets up five self-serve sandbag sites for residents to prepare for potential flooding, providing materials and tools for sandbag filling.

Polk County Utilities offers free evaluations of sprinkler systems for customers using over 14,000 gallons monthly to promote water conservation and lower bills.

Florida faces a spike in heat-related illnesses, prompting the City of Dunedin to advise hydration, shade, and light clothing to prevent health risks.

Hernando County invites the community to discuss affordable housing in an upcoming meeting on August 14, 2025, at the County Commission Chambers in Brooksville.

Tampa activates cooling stations in response to record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures expected to remain in the upper 90s. A Heat Advisory is in effect and residents can find relief from the extreme heat at designated centers.

Manatee County seeks residents for its Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, urging applications before the August 1 deadline to shape local housing policy.

Tampa opens Cooling Centers to provide relief during a heatwave, operating July 28-30 at various times across three locations. Residents can text for heat alerts.

Manatee County, Florida provides multiple ways for citizens to participate in BOCC meetings: in person, online, or via Zoom with specific procedures for speaking.