Hillsborough County is seeking nominations for its Youth Excellence and Achievement (YEA!) Awards, acknowledging outstanding middle and high school students in three categories. Nominations are due by September 17, 2025.

A bicyclist in Tampa was seriously injured in a hit-and-run involving a silver SUV. Police are seeking the driver, who fled the scene on Dale Mabry Highway.

Dr. Laurie Breslin is appointed as the new superintendent of the School Board of Manatee County, bringing extensive local experience as a former student, teacher, and leader.

Pinellas County government offices and certain services, including parks and animal services, will be closed on Labor Day, with solid waste disposal remaining open. Normal operations will resume the following day.

Intermittent lane closures on Peachland Boulevard from Harbor to Birchcrest due to underground power line installation by Irby Construction from Aug 27-29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tampa International Airport introduces TSA's "Families on the Fly" program, offering dedicated security lanes for families with children to streamline the screening process.

Charlotte County reminds residents of local government office closures for Labor Day, with online services and utilities running as usual. Some parks and pools will be open for recreation.

Tampa's economy is thriving, ranking #2 among mid-sized U.S. cities for growth, with a 43% GDP increase and a 38% rise in resident income since 2019. New business applications surged by 71%.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies and possible showers in Tampa, with varying rain chances and temperatures near 91°F. Winds will be calm, turning southwest in the afternoon.

Ex-USF football coach Jim Leavitt faces charges after allegedly striking his former girlfriend and stealing handbags in St. Petersburg. Bail was set at $6,000.

Pinellas deputies say Charles Reid Jr., 54, fatally shot his girlfriend, Sarah Bulat, 42, before turning the gun on himself. Suicide notes were found at the scene.

Convicted felon Christopher Newman was arrested in Tampa by Hillsborough County deputies for trying to sell firearms, following surveillance and a brief pursuit.

Charlotte County Community Development Department changes operational hours, now open 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday starting Sept. 2, 2025, in response to community feedback.