Tampa Officer Jordan Laupert was released from the hospital after being shot on duty and is recovering at home, thankful for the support received. An investigation of the incident is ongoing.

Charlotte County invites high school juniors and seniors to apply for its Fall 2025 Junior Commission program, which educates participants about local government operations from September to December.

Apple Valley Avenue will have intermittent lane closures for speed hump removal on August 6, affecting travel between Burnsville Street and Gulfstream Boulevard.

Progress Boulevard will close for drainage improvements from August 4 for up to 60 days, affecting local traffic between South 78th and South 85th Streets.

Eureka Springs Conservation Park in Hillsborough County, Florida, features a greenhouse with exotic plants and offers a boardwalk, historic oaks, and a scenic pergola.

The NWS forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms with high heat and humidity for Tampa, with varying chances of rain throughout the upcoming week.

Manatee County is seeking two volunteers to serve as Special Magistrates to decide on local code violations. Candidates with a legal background are preferred, but others may apply. Applications are due by September 1, 2025.

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners formed a Government Efficiency Liaison Committee and bought land for conservation, including a 10-acre tract and the former Mixon Fruit Farms.

A segment of Cook Brown Road in Charlotte County will close 9 a.m.-3 p.m. from August 4-7 for stormwater pipe installation, with detours and signage provided.

Hillsborough County has issued a heat advisory due to extreme temperatures, urging residents to take precautions such as staying indoors, hydrating, and using public cooling sites.

Hillsborough County's Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) provide critical communication during emergencies when traditional methods fail.

Two Tampa individuals were indicted for reportedly impeding a federal officer during a July HSI investigation; they face up to eight years in prison if convicted.

The City of Tampa honors Mary Bryan, retiring after 63 years, with a celebration on August 1, highlighting her impactful career and service across 11 mayors and numerous roles.