Union volunteers and Feeding Tampa Bay distributed groceries and gas cards to Tampa‑area TSA officers after a DHS funding lapse left them working without pay.

FEMA has extended Direct Housing for survivors of Hurricanes Helene and Milton to Oct. 11, 2026, keeping temporary units in place while families seek permanent housing. A phased rent schedule begins in April.

Guests at a Punta Gorda Airbnb found a snake curled in a bed; local officials say step back and call animal control or FWC.

Pasco County says federal recovery funds remain for homeowners affected by Idalia, Helene and Milton. Bilingual webinars this week will explain how to apply.

Pinellas Recovers is offering grants and reimbursements to Largo residents affected by the 2024 storms; case managers will hold pop-up help at Largo Public Library March 17 618.

Visitors at John's Pass say private parking operators left $63 "citations" while receipts still showed minutes left, prompting complaints and scrutiny of the operator.

A MovingPlace study and federal figures show Miami, Orlando and Tampa among the top destinations for New Yorkers leaving the city, reshaping housing and labor markets.

A Leesburg Circle K sold a Powerball Double Play ticket that matched the Double Play numbers for a $10 million prize, state draw records and reporting show.

The Air Force placed The Michaels Organization on a performance improvement plan after residents reported mold and illness at MacDill housing. Families and lawmakers want faster, visible fixes.

State forecasts and federal estimates show deaths now outnumber births in Florida, leaving growth reliant on migration and raising questions about services and planning.

A Quick Pick sold at a Punta Gorda Sunoco matched Fantasy 5’s evening numbers for about $109,117. Winners must claim the prize at the Fort Myers lottery office.

Mercy Full Project says it has been pushed past capacity after a sudden puppy surge and dozens of intakes; the Tampa rescue urgently needs foster homes, volunteers and donations.

Hillsborough College's SouthShore campus has launched a $5M campaign to build a 51,000-square-foot workforce center in Ruskin to expand nursing, welding and collision repair training.