Hillsborough County, FL, to hold Prescribed Fire Fest to educate on controlled burns for wildfire prevention and ecosystem health on Feb. 21 at Edward Medard Conservation Park.

Tampa-based Grain & Berry is headed to the Baltimore area: a franchisee plans three Baltimore County locations, including one in Owings Mills and a Harbor Point lease. Owners say openings will roll out as build-outs proceed.

Atlanta's Rreal Tacos will open its first Florida location at 808 N Franklin in downtown Tampa this fall. The chain is known for street tacos and a big agave program.

An Orlando fact‑check debunks 39 common Florida voting myths and flags a large number of inactive registrations. Here’s a local guide to what actually matters on ballots, ballot photos and restored voting rights.

Homeowners say Pasco contractor Jason Wallace accepted large deposits and left remodels unfinished; reporting and court records show prior licensing violations and new allegations. State agencies outline how to check licenses and report fraud.

Dunedin residents may see a solid waste rate increase to cover service cost jumps, potentially starting April 2026 with prices still below the regional average.

After 16 months and insurance delays, Blue Flame Southern reopened Wednesday to long lines, restoring a neighborhood staple. The return brought staff back and steady crowds for classic soul-food plates.

Hillsborough County seeks residents for advisory boards; applications due March 11, 2026. Volunteers must be local voters and can serve on one board, with roles unpaid and possibly requiring background checks.

Hillsborough County is inviting residents to apply for citizen advisory board positions to influence local governance; application details are on their website with a March 11 deadline.

Hillsborough County offers free groceries and a health fair, featuring food, screenings, and activities, at the Plant City Community Resource Center through their Healthy Living Program.

A late-night fire at a Sebring manufactured home Wednesday night killed two people and sent another to a trauma center. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.

Pasco deputies served a search warrant in Holiday's Lullaby Drive area and arrested five adults after seizing cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone.

Hillsborough County's Small Contractor Development Program assists small businesses in securing government contracts and expanding into private sectors by providing workshops on financial, managerial, and strategic skills.