Manatee County seeks residents for its Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, urging applications before the August 1 deadline to shape local housing policy.

Tampa opens Cooling Centers to provide relief during a heatwave, operating July 28-30 at various times across three locations. Residents can text for heat alerts.

Girl Scouts toured Hillsborough County Sheriff's District 5 office, leaving deputies goodie bags in a mutual exchange deepening understanding of law enforcement roles.

Manatee County, Florida provides multiple ways for citizens to participate in BOCC meetings: in person, online, or via Zoom with specific procedures for speaking.

Charlotte County offers in-person help for users adjusting to the new Paymentus billing system during August at the Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association.

Charlotte County warns of a lane closure on Bermont Road near State Road 31 due to maintenance work from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A man, Tchaly Orphee (27), drowned at a late-night pool party at Fountain Lake Apartments in Bradenton, with investigations indicating the incident was accidental.

A man was injured in a shooting at Woodland Terrace Park in Tampa, with a stray bullet also hitting a nearby home; no others were harmed. Police are investigating the incident, where the shooter and victims may have known each other.

Hillsborough County is planning a new fire station in Plant City with modern facilities, health-focused features, and improved response systems to replace two outdated stations.

A heat advisory for west central Florida including Tampa warns of heat index values up to 112, with recommendations to stay hydrated, indoors, and check vulnerable populations.

A lightning strike caused a fire at a Clearwater mobile home, but no injuries were reported, thanks to the evacuation of residents and the response of the Clearwater Fire & Rescue.

WWE superstar Titus O'Neil hosted the 8th annual Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium, distributing over 15,000 backpacks and offering health services.

The NWS issued a heat advisory for West Central Florida with heat index values up to 111 degrees, advising precautions against heat-related illnesses.