Cheney Brothers received the Charlotte County Excellence in Business Award for their leadership and economic impact in the community, including job creation and community resilience.

Hillsborough County enforces one-day-per-week watering restrictions due to severe drought and a significant rainfall deficit. Exemptions apply for various watering methods and financial incentives are offered for water-saving devices.

Hillsborough County partners with MD Ally Technologies to route non-emergency 911 calls to telehealth services, aiming to better utilize EMS resources.

Largo Fire Rescue is hiring certified paramedics for their ALS units, offering benefits like tuition reimbursement and mental health services. Applications are open at Largo.com/Jobs.

Pinellas County Sheriff's forensic scientists received training on analyzing bullet trajectories to aid investigations, utilizing tools like the FARO 3D scanner to recreate crime scenes virtually.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit swiftly rescued an injured 18-year-old from the water after a jet ski accident, providing first aid until further medical treatment arrived.

The City of Dunedin Fitness Center is seeking a Certified Personal Trainer to develop fitness programs and maintain equipment, with details available on their social media.

The Fire Prevention Division in Hillsborough County is enhancing fire safety with inspections and education, employing a variety of trained professionals.

Charlotte County Utilities announced a water service interruption in the Dorchester area from February 2-4, with a boil water advisory in effect until safety is confirmed.

Two men were arrested by Polk County Sheriff's Office in separate incidents for lewd conduct and marijuana possession at county parks.

A Polk County man received an 18-year sentence for meth trafficking after pleading guilty, highlighting Operation Take Back America's federal efforts against crime.

Pirates from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla demand the "Key to the City" before Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Fest, with a theatrical raid and cannon fire expected.

Hillsborough County seeks a licensed Florida architect with four years post-registration experience, offering a job focused on major capital projects in vertical construction, with a salary starting at $75,129.60 per year.