Pinellas County to host a Lakes & Ponds Education event on May 17 at the IFAS Extension Botanical Gardens, offering environmental stewardship education including management tips for stormwater ponds, with free admission.

Hillsborough County seeks a GIS Project Manager with planning and asset management expertise, offering a salary range of $68,286 to $119,537 annually.

Louis G. Betz Jr. received the 2025 Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award posthumously from the Hillsborough County Board for his civic contributions.

Upcoming water main installation will cause intermittent lane closures on Melbourne Street, Charlotte Harbor, affecting traffic during specific hours and days.

Hillsborough County's Mosquito Management Services celebrates 75 years, highlighting its collaboration with USF for advanced, community-involved mosquito control.

A Polk County man was charged with animal cruelty after six malnourished horses were found on his property, one of which died despite veterinary care.

A woman and child were seriously injured in a hit-and-run at a Largo Walmart. The suspect, Lauren Howells, was later arrested and faces multiple charges.

The National Weather Service reports showers and thunderstorms for Tampa, with a sticky 87% humidity and mild northeast winds at 5 mph. A 50% chance of rain after 2pm, and 100% on Monday.

Hillsborough County breaks ground for a new center at A Kid's Place for foster youth, investing $933,000 to provide educational, wellness, and transitional support for young adults.

The Bayou Court Apartments in St. Petersburg celebrate their grand opening, offering affordable housing for school employees and local workers, in cooperation with city and county governments.

The Middle District of Florida charged 125 defendants with immigration offenses, including illegal reentry, in Q2 of fiscal year 2025, with 58 guilty pleas and 62 sentences.

Pinellas County held a free tire disposal event to prevent disease by reducing mosquito breeding grounds, collecting 1,082 tires across three locations.

A Lakeland assistant softball coach, Harold Tittle, was arrested for exchanging nude photos with a 16-year-old and possessing child pornography. He confessed to soliciting and sending explicit images via Snapchat.