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.

Authorities have begun a controlled water release from Lake Manatee to prevent overflow after heavy rainfall, with safety measures and relocations in place.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office received recognition from MADD for its deputies' efforts to combat impaired driving, with awards highlighting individual and unit achievements in DUI enforcement.

Tampa offices and services stay operational post-storm; residents advised not to discard sandbags in waste containers.

St. Petersburg celebrates National Black Business Month with events and initiatives led by The Office of Supplier Diversity and The Greenhouse, aligning with Mayor Welch's Pillars for Progress.

Hillsborough County distributes sandbags to residents to prepare for potential flooding from Tropical Wave Invest 97L, with pickups available at four locations.