LakelandPD honored the fifth anniversary of Officer Paul Dunn's death in a traffic crash on-duty, highlighting his service to the community and in the U.S. Marine Corps.

January events at the Tampa Convention Center include the FMEA conference, a Veterans Job Fair, a women's leadership luncheon with Brooke Shields, and the Gasparilla Pirate Festival activities.

Tarpon Springs, Florida, celebrated its 119th Epiphany with a cross dive event, symbolizing community resilience post-hurricanes and upholding Greek Orthodox traditions.

Hillsborough County is seeking nominations for the Theodore Roosevelt Hillsborough Forever Conservation Award to honor environmental conservation efforts.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2025, Iliana, born to Iris Alfaro-Rodriguez and Arian Cabral, representing the start of Generation Beta.

A Tampa family's house collapsed during post-storm repair work, displacing them before Christmas. Despite the loss, they remain hopeful about rebuilding their lives.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers a variety of holiday resources such as tech gadgets, digital content, recording studios, and activities like cooking and games, aiming to enhance seasonal enjoyment and learning.

Hillsborough County's waste collection schedule changes for Christmas include no services on the holiday and early closure on Dec 24th; county offices will also be closed.

Hillsborough County is activating its cold weather shelters to aid the homeless and those without heating as temperatures are expected to drop to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Tampa's "Caroling with Castor" event, led by Mayor Jane Castor and non-profit onbikes, will distribute 120 bikes and helmets to children from local programs.

Hillsborough County has launched its ninth annual Hiking Spree, offering rewards for completing trails from Dec. 1 to Apr. 30, 2025, including special holiday-lit hikes.

Hillsborough County's initiative C.A.U.S.E.D. aims to support those with dementia and their caregivers by collaborating with local entities and providing resources and education.

Hillsborough County Solid Waste reminds residents to recycle old electronics responsibly to prevent environmental harm, offering free drop-offs of digital devices and suggesting donations of functional ones.