Tampa prepares for its 35th Paint Your Heart Out event, celebrating volunteerism and community support for lower-income senior homeowners with a flag-raising at Old City Hall.

Tampa is on track to reopen five Parks and Recreation facilities by the end of May as recovery continues from last year's hurricanes, with repair costs estimated at $8.4 million.

Tampa partners with Suncoast Credit Union and local groups to replace trees lost to hurricanes, aiming for a more resilient canopy with a variety of durable species.

Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center is hosting a Kitten Baby Shower on April 5 to support the seasonal influx of kittens and promote Foster Awareness Month.

Hillsborough County has opened applications for the 2026 Community Arts Impact Grant, offering up to $5,000 for arts projects aiding underserved communities.

The Tampa Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the 43rd Annual Senior Day at Macfarlane Park on March 14, offering activities and resources for seniors.

Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa is set for St. Patrick's Day events, with 10,000 expected at the River O' Green and parade on March 15. Traffic congestion and road closures anticipated; alternate transportation recommended.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joins the city's Bike to Work Ride and Rally to support cycle-friendly initiatives, along with Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak and police escort.

Hillsborough County public libraries offer free spring break activities for kids and teens, including movie screenings, storytelling, and creative workshops.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office warns of increased toll scams via fake emails and texts pretending to be overdue toll notices. They advise verifying with official sources before paying.

Tampa embarks on a community-driven plan to revitalize Sulphur Springs, targeting infrastructure and quality of life improvements through public input and collaboration.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office paid tribute to fallen Deputy John Kotfila Jr. on the anniversary of his death in 2016, honoring his heroic sacrifice to save others from a wrong-way driver.

Hillsborough County provides free mosquitofish to residents as an eco-friendly way to control mosquito populations and prevent the spread of related diseases.