Charlotte County announces public hearings on July 16 and 17 for residents to discuss local Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) projects and their potential impact on property owners.

Hernando County announces a Local Mitigation Strategy Committee meeting for disaster preparedness on July 18, 2025, at the Emergency Operations Center in Brooksville, FL.

Hernando County invites the community to a Library Advisory Committee meeting on July 8 at the East Hernando Library Branch to discuss the local library system.

The NWS forecasts heavy showers and thunderstorms in Tampa, with an 80% chance of rain and high temperatures in the low 90s for several days, impacting outdoor activities.

Tampa Stormwater crews prepare for heavy rain, clearing drains of debris, including a humorous find of an onion, highlighting the importance of not littering.

Starting July 7, expect delays on Washington Loop Road Bridge due to soil testing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until July 11, with intermittent lane closures.

Zachary Rugen from Tampa was sentenced to five years in federal prison for wire fraud and illegal firearm possession. He embezzled over $500,000 from his employer.

Hillsborough County and neighboring areas are developing a Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan for long-term recovery and resilience after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hillsborough County celebrates National Park and Recreation Month with its Parks & Recreation department being a National Gold Medal Award finalist for the third year.

Rotonda Circle's southbound lane over the Pinehurst Creek South bridge will close for rehab work from July 7 to August 6.

Two years after Yitzian Torres Garcia, 7, was killed during a July 4th event in Tampa, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests, as his family continues to seek justice.

The South County Regional Park pool in Punta Gorda is expected to reopen by late July after resurfacing and retiling, with a projected completion date of July 19.

Hillsborough County extended the nomination deadline for the 2025 YEA! Awards to September 17 to honor outstanding students for leadership and community service.