Tampa Police Department plans a Juneteenth Block Party at Perry Harvey Sr Park with festivities, local vendors, and a possible DJ performance to celebrate emancipation and community unity.

Weedon Island Preserve hosts a tactile discovery event for visually impaired children, featuring activities like seine-netting and interacting with artifacts, supported by a grant to enhance accessibility and education.

The Hello Hillsborough podcast featured an episode on pickleball's growing popularity, including an interview with Coach Pat who offered insights and free lessons on the sport.

Hillsborough County is hiring a Senior ERP Fiscal Functional Analyst to enhance its financial systems, with competitive pay and benefits for qualified candidates with relevant experience and/or education.

Tampa will raise the Pride flag at Old City Hall on June 12 at 8:30 a.m. as a symbol of commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity, with officials and supporters attending.

Charlotte County is hosting a Hurricane Readiness Webinar to prepare businesses for the upcoming hurricane season, featuring experts from various organizations.

Pinellas County announces a flood prevention initiative with self-serve sandbag events at John Chesnut Sr. Park and Walsingham Park on June 13-14 to combat future hurricane flooding.

The Tampa PD hosted a free fishing clinic to build community relations, supported by the Yerrid Foundation and Rise Tampa. Kids fished with donated rods, fostering community bonds.

Tina Andes retired from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office after 14 years, known for her compassion and initiatives like the "Kibble Route." She earned multiple commendations for her service.

Tampa employed a data-driven strategy, using real-time analytics, for efficient post-hurricane recovery, setting a new standard for disaster response.

Georgia Rusciano, 80, reported missing from Seminole, has been safely found. The resolution has ended the Silver Alert issued due to her medical and memory issues.

Octavio Nogueira Pessoa was sentenced to 40 years for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material, with a subsequent lifetime of supervised release.

Volunteer program "Eyes on Seagrass" seeks participants for 2025 to monitor seagrass in Charlotte Harbor and Lee County, with in-person training on June 28.