Hillsborough County is accepting nominations for the Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards (YEA! Awards) to honor local youths for leadership, overcoming adversity, and community service.

There's a contentious debate over Florida's Honeymoon Island State Park, as plans to build pickleball courts and other developments have sparked protests advocating for the park's natural preservation.

A dog named King with a 7-pound facial tumor found a forever home after his surgery at the Humane Society of Pinellas and bonding with a construction worker.

Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor declared August 23 "Barranquilla, Colombia Day," celebrating 58 years of the Sister City relationship with cultural and economic collaboration.

The CDC of Tampa demonstrates how it will use a $500,000 county-funded 3D printer to build affordable housing, beginning with a live demo of exterior walls construction.

Hillsborough County has released guidelines for interacting with off-leash dogs, emphasizing not to run or flail around, avoid direct eye contact, and to report any incidents to Animal Control.

Hillsborough County extends the Neighborhood Awards nomination deadline due to Hurricane Debby, allowing associations more time to apply for awards recognizing community enhancement efforts.

Hundreds of books from New College's disbanded Student Gender and Diversity Center were found in a dumpster, sparking controversy amid Florida's book banning campaigns.

Florida Senator Joe Gruters proposes a ban on public smoking, targeting marijuana but encompassing tobacco and vaping, as the state considers legalizing recreational marijuana.

The City of Clearwater has launched "The Giving Wall" plaque program at Crest Lake Park, allowing personalized plaques to honor or memorialize loved ones.

Tampa is reopening the application process for its e-Bike Voucher Program, offering subsidies for residents to purchase electric bikes as part of sustainable urban mobility efforts.

Hillsborough County dedicates August to celebrate water quality, providing over 78 million gallons of daily tap water, performing numerous tests and samples, urging residents to engage in eco-friendly practices to protect water sources.

Manatee County is revising its Comprehensive Plan, inviting residents to share their vision for future growth at Public Information Meetings starting August 27, 2024.