Manatee County approves funds for Hidden Harbor Park and mental health services for veterans, including support for Operation Warrior Resolution and oyster restoration projects.

Clearwater's reclaimed water system is back in service after Hurricane Debby damage, with possible reduced flows initially as the system returns to full functionality.

Tampa ends Hurricane Debby storm debris collection on August 23; residents must curb yard waste on collection days. Large or hazardous tree removal can be reported to Tampa’s Forestry Division.

The 31st Annual Ride & Run With The Stars event, organized by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, is set for December 7, 2024, to aid local needy children and families.

Hillsborough County advises increased vigilance in school car lines for child safety, suggesting strategies like avoiding early arrivals and not blocking roads or pathways.

Hillsborough County emphasizes safety for schoolchildren as the school year begins, offering guidance for both pedestrians and drivers to prevent accidents and ensure safe travel to and from school.

Tampa rewards 60 "classroom grandparents" with $100 "Dash Dollars" each for volunteering in local schools, supported by a DoorDash grant and the Mayor's Classroom Companions program.

MCAW shelters 129 stray animals post-Hurricane Debby, waives fees to promote reunions and adoptions, offering extended "hurricane holds" and immediate adoptions for unaffected animals.

The "Clear the Shelters" campaign returns to Hillsborough County, waiving adoption fees and offering goodie bags until Sept. 10, to help over 400 animals find homes.

Hillsborough County resumes regular trash and recycling services following Hurricane Debby and provides guidelines for waste disposal and support for debris management to residents.

Hillsborough County offers free mosquitofish to residents for natural mosquito control, with pickup on select dates at the Mosquito Management Services headquarters.

Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners declared August as Black Business Month, honoring Black-owned businesses' contributions to the economy and culture.

Tampa's "Suds and Solutions" program provides free laundry services and a chance to connect with local city services. The next event is set for August 9, 2024, at Big Wash Laundromat.