Hillsborough County officials are planning transportation infrastructure updates to manage the expected population growth from 1.59 million to 2.5 million by 2070.

New firefighters from Recruit Class 25-01 in Tampa have begun their public safety careers, celebrated at a graduation ceremony highlighted by Tampa Fire Rescue.

Tippecanoe II park in Port Charlotte is getting a new walking path to improve accessibility, particularly in the butterfly garden area. Construction begins today with minimal expected disruption.

Plant City's July 4th event was marked by unity as local police, fire rescue, parks & recreation, and community engaged together, with the police department sharing the involvement on social media.

The Clearwater Police Department advises on traffic changes due to a fireworks show, including the closure of Memorial Causeway bridge, suggesting Belleair Causeway as an alternative route.

Charlotte County announces public hearings on July 16 and 17 for residents to discuss local Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) projects and their potential impact on property owners.

Hillsborough County and neighboring areas are developing a Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan for long-term recovery and resilience after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hillsborough County celebrates National Park and Recreation Month with its Parks & Recreation department being a National Gold Medal Award finalist for the third year.

The South County Regional Park pool in Punta Gorda is expected to reopen by late July after resurfacing and retiling, with a projected completion date of July 19.

Hillsborough County extended the nomination deadline for the 2025 YEA! Awards to September 17 to honor outstanding students for leadership and community service.

Rene Flowers is named president-elect of the Florida Association of Counties during its annual meeting and will chair the finance and audit committee.

Dunedin city offices will be closed on July 4th for Independence Day, affecting trash and recycling schedules. Essential services like public safety will remain operational.

Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center is over capacity, housing 285 cats and 247 dogs, and urges residents to adopt or foster to alleviate the strain. Adoption fees are waived to encourage more people to take in pets.