Sign-ups are available for the 8th Annual Fit City 5K & 1-Mile Walk in St. Petersburg, scheduled for February 1, 2025, featuring fitness activities and health resources. Early registration offers discounted fees.

The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is combating overcrowding by waiving adoption fees at their "Home for the Howl-idays" event and promoting a foster program, "Silent Night."

Hillsborough County business owners share their hurricane recovery strategies at an upcoming Local Stories Live event.

Volunteers at Lutz Senior Center knit hats and clothes for premature babies in Florida hospitals, providing warmth and supporting these vulnerable infants.

Hillsborough County urges residents to recycle correctly during the holidays and provides information on what can be recycled and how to properly dispose of other materials.

Hillsborough County provides free options for disposing live Christmas trees, including curbside pickup and drop-off at Yard Waste Processing Facilities, aiding eco-friendly post-holiday cleanup.

The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce gave $30,000 in aid to hospitality workers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with each receiving two $100 gift cards. Demand outstripped supply, but future aid efforts are planned.

Tampa ranks fifth in WalletHub's 2025 list of best cities for singles, excelling in fun, recreation, and dating opportunities, despite a lower economic ranking.

St. Petersburg's Shopapalooza event helped local businesses, affected by recent hurricanes, to recover by providing a platform for sales and community support.

Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 reopened for middle school students after repairs post-Hurricane Helene, with ongoing work limiting areas of campus use.

Hillsborough County's annual Hiking Spree, delayed to ensure post-hurricane park safety, begins December 1, offering rewards for exploring diverse trails until April 30, 2025.

Tampa has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Municipal Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusivity for the second consecutive year.

The Tampa Convention Center Garage was named the "2024 Innovative Facility of the Year" by the National Parking Association after substantial upgrades.