Charlotte County Economic Development and the SBA are hosting a "Are You Lender Ready?" workshop for entrepreneurs on June 4, focusing on loan readiness.

Tampa's DeSoto Elementary School, with the aid of the Solid Waste team and Mayor Jane Castor, is developing a community garden to teach students about cultivation and sustainability.

A woman was hospitalized with minor injuries after a fire in a Clearwater mobile home where a cat remains missing. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly.

The Tampa Neighborhoods Project has completed infrastructure upgrades, including water, sewage, and stormwater system improvements, and the planting of over 230 trees.

Tampa police arrested a 25-year-old man on 100 counts of child pornography possession after a cyber-tip led to an investigation.

Hillsborough County inspectors are examining local pools for safety features to prevent accidents as summer approaches, with emphasis on barriers, clean water, and proper signage.

Pinellas County Emergency Management provides guidance for residents to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season, emphasizing risk assessment, evacuation plans, readiness kits, and staying informed.

Tampa's forecast includes sun, high humidity, and scattered storms, with temperatures reaching mid-90s Fahrenheit and high heat index values. Moderate chance of showers persists.

Hillsborough County is calling for nominations for the 2025 Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards (YEA! Awards) to honor outstanding students for leadership, overcoming adversity, and community service. Nominations are open until August 15.

Two Chileans were indicted in the U.S. for possessing fake passports and one for illegal reentry, highlighting Operation Take Back America's anti-immigration efforts.

A Manatee County man was sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse materials, with a restitution and fine totaling $35,000, and must register as a sex offender post-release.

Bradenton man, Edward Anderson, indicted for illegal firearm possession, faces up to 25 years in prison, with prior felonies and involvement in a modified Glock machinegun case.

Wilmer Sanchez Aquino was convicted of cocaine trafficking and could face up to 40 years in prison. Co-defendants entered guilty pleas, with one potentially facing life in prison. Evidence included intercepted calls and financial records.