Charlotte County advises drivers of a Dorchester Street lane closure due to Irby Construction's work on power infrastructure, causing potential delays.

Charlotte County Utilities is warning customers of imposters using 'spoofing' to steal personal data through fake calls claiming to represent the utility service.

Starting August 5, the eastbound right lane of Peachland Blvd. will close from Harbor to Birchcrest, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., for underground power work. Commuters should expect delays and follow posted detours.

Hillsborough County prohibits nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers from June 1 to Sept 30 to protect waterways from algae blooms caused by nutrient runoff during Florida's rainy summer season.

Controlled burns are taking place in Hillsborough County, at Blackwater Creek and Balm-Boyette reserves, for ecological maintenance with specific trails closed.

Hillsborough County's STEP program celebrates its first graduating class of emergency professionals trained as firefighters and EMTs, ready for state certification exams.

The Tampa Bay Pet Resource Center, over capacity due to record heat, is seeking community help through adoption, fostering, and donations to ensure the safety and comfort of local pets.

Jeff Knight faces charges for leaving the scene of a fatal Clearwater ferry crash. His attorney disputes the allegations, while the ferry captain has also been charged for insufficient lighting. The FWC continues to investigate the incident.

Ian Douglas was arrested for shooting his father accidentally, leading to the latter's death, and is charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence.

The NWS issued a Heat Advisory for Tampa Bay until 7 PM on July 30th due to high heat index values. Residents are advised to stay indoors and hydrated.

Pinellas County's Move Safe Pinellas program improved pedestrian and biking safety by presenting at a Palm Harbor camp, providing 100 kids with fitted bike helmets and safety awareness.

Largo Police officers participated in a local apple pie judging event to strengthen community relations, sharing a light-hearted moment with residents at the Cypress Palms Apple Pie in July event.

Hillsborough County sets up five self-serve sandbag sites for residents to prepare for potential flooding, providing materials and tools for sandbag filling.