Charlotte County invites the public to a meeting to discuss criminal justice and behavioral health, with a focus on substance abuse treatment funding, on October 13, 2025, at the local Justice Center.

A new "Scaling Your Business" workshop, aimed at helping local entrepreneurs grow their businesses, will be hosted by the Florida SBDC at FGCU and the Charlotte County Economic Development Office.

Hillsborough County is holding tryouts for a new junior wheelchair basketball team, the Junior Strong Dogs, on Oct. 4 at the All People's Community Park.

Intermittent lane closures are expected on Hillsborough Boulevard, Atwater Street to Toledo Blade Boulevard, Oct 6-31, for resurfacing work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Charlotte County is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on its advisory boards, including positions on the Barrier Island Fire Service Board and Historical Advisory Committee, with terms through 2028.

Florida spa repair company owner Joseph Luke Kleiber was arrested on fraud charges for failing to deliver paid services and lacking necessary licenses.

The Pet Resource Center in Hillsborough County is advocating for the adoption of senior dogs and cats, highlighting their calm demeanor and suitability for less active families.

Hillsborough County is organizing a community workshop to develop a Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan for enhanced resilience against natural disasters.

Mayor Ken Welch reverses a decision on wastewater facility expansion, opting to continue the development of the St. Petersburg Science Center after city council and public outcry.

A pit bull named Sparta was thrown from a balcony for intervening in an aggressive encounter between a man and a teenager in Florida. The suspect faces multiple charges.

The forecast for Tampa indicates alternating sunny conditions and storms, with a 60% chance of showers today and breezy weather. Evening storms will clear, leading to a mostly sunny weekend with occasional showers and thunderstorms.

Hillsborough County warns of the public health risks posed by mosquitoes, like Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus, which can spread dengue, zika, and West Nile virus.

Hillsborough County neighborhoods receive awards for their resilience and community efforts after Hurricane Milton, with finalists for the 2025 Neighborhood of the Year Award announced.