Polk County, Florida, has launched a campaign to educate residents about the proper disposal of hazardous household materials through humorous and informative social media videos.

Hillsborough County officials are planning transportation infrastructure updates to manage the expected population growth from 1.59 million to 2.5 million by 2070.

New firefighters from Recruit Class 25-01 in Tampa have begun their public safety careers, celebrated at a graduation ceremony highlighted by Tampa Fire Rescue.

A 19-year-old woman died in a hit-and-run in Riverview, Florida; a 21-year-old Honduran man was arrested and charged. He showed signs of alcohol impairment and is undocumented since 2018.

Tippecanoe II park in Port Charlotte is getting a new walking path to improve accessibility, particularly in the butterfly garden area. Construction begins today with minimal expected disruption.

An Allegiant Air flight returned to St. Pete-Clearwater Airport after a reported bomb threat by a passenger, leading to an FBI investigation and the passenger's detention.

A forklift fire ignited about 20 cars at a Tampa salvage yard; one person was hospitalized with burn injuries. HCFR controlled the fire in under an hour despite initial difficulties.

Tampa's weather this week includes sun, storms, and high humidity with chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures near the low 90s.

Plant City's July 4th event was marked by unity as local police, fire rescue, parks & recreation, and community engaged together, with the police department sharing the involvement on social media.

The Hernando County Commissioners are meeting on July 8th to discuss local issues, including Library Services funding, tourism marketing, and infrastructural projects like the Glen Water Reclamation Facility upgrade.

A truck collision at Clearwater's recycling facility caused damage, leading to alternative temporary arrangements for recycling services approved by the Florida DEP. Repair plans are underway.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Cadet Unit #900 won eight events at the FSEA State Competition, with first places in five scenarios and individual firearms awards.

A Tampa salvage yard fire, sparked by a forklift, damaged 20 cars and sent one person to the hospital; it was extinguished within an hour. Firefighting was temporarily hindered by lightning.