The Manatee County Public Library System has launched a mobile app that allows patrons to access services, manage accounts, and download content directly from their smartphones.

Pinellas County and St. Petersburg will hold a free Hurricane Preparedness Day expo on May 31 to help residents prepare for the upcoming hurricane season.

Sports fields in Charlotte County are closed for maintenance; Ann & Chuck Dever Park, South County Regional Park, and Centennial Park affected. Contact Monty Rodriguez for details.

Gulfcoast Eye Care agrees to pay $615,000 to settle allegations of submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid, including false billings for unverified diagnostic tests.

Hillsborough County hosts a meeting to discuss flood issues and gather residents' feedback to shape future mitigation efforts, with an ongoing online survey for additional input.

Charlotte County Commission invites the public to their utilities meeting on May 22, 2025, covering topics like the 2020 Sales Tax, sewer connections, and fee discussions.

The South Gulf Cove Lock will have limited operation due to cleaning from May 19-23, opening once hourly until 5 p.m. Manual operation is available post 7 p.m.

Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park in Englewood reopens on May 16, with some areas still under repair, including restrooms, the canoe/kayak launch, and part of the pier.

Hillsborough County has scheduled a cleanup in Del Rio and Dover from May 19-23, allowing residents to dispose of bulky items, except hazardous materials and yard waste.

Hillsborough County is raising a large American flag for Armed Forces Day at Veterans Memorial Park, with MacDill Air Force Base Honor Guard participating in the ceremony.

Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging residents from Texas, Virginia, and Florida with a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine distribution linked to the Sinaloa Cartel's Los Chapitos faction.

Hillsborough County hosts an open house on May 20 to discuss a pedestrian safety project on West Linebaugh Avenue, particularly a new crosswalk at Westchase Elementary, with plans for further improvements.

Honduran man pleads guilty to identity theft and fraud, faces up to 12 years in U.S. prison, highlighting concerns over employment verification systems.