ICMA conference attendees in Tampa participated in the Duffels of Dignity program, packing duffel bags with personal care items and notes of encouragement for foster care youths.

Harold Avenue Regional Park in Port Charlotte will undergo construction on dugouts and bleachers from Nov. 17 to Nov. 22, impacting fields 2, 3, and 4. Visitors should expect noise and avoid construction areas.

Charlotte County announces intermittent lane closures on Conway Blvd for underground fiber installation by Blue Streak LLC from Nov 4-10, urging driver caution.

Charlotte County warns of potential traffic delays as a traffic signal at Veterans and Cochran Boulevards will be replaced on Nov. 4, during overnight hours.

A fire at Blue Monkey Recycling Facility in Tampa is under investigation after it was contained with no injuries reported; its cause and environmental impact are unknown.

Hillsborough County held its 11th annual Dominoes Tournament at the Town 'N Country Senior Center, with participants engaging in strategic play for the championship title.

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a three-story home under construction in St. Petersburg; no injuries were reported, while the cause remains under investigation.

Tampa's weather forecast predicts sunny days and clear nights, with highs in the low 80s and nighttime lows in the 60s, expected to continue into next week.

A 70-year-old bicyclist was killed by a vehicle while crossing E. Fowler Ave in Tampa. The police report indicated no charges as speed or impairment were not factors.

Hillsborough County offers home repair assistance for low-income residents through the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program, with community meetings to guide applicants.

Corey Deron Battle was arrested by St. Petersburg Police for the second-degree murder of Jerome Smith, who was shot and succumbed to his injuries three days later.

Clearwater Fire & Rescue saved a dog named Bandit from a house fire; he received oxygen and was taken to an emergency vet, with no human occupants at home.

Hillsborough County libraries offer free programs for families in November, including educational and recreational activities, with details available on the HCPLC website.