Zachary Rugen from Tampa was sentenced to five years in federal prison for wire fraud and illegal firearm possession. He embezzled over $500,000 from his employer.

Hillsborough County and neighboring areas are developing a Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan for long-term recovery and resilience after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hillsborough County celebrates National Park and Recreation Month with its Parks & Recreation department being a National Gold Medal Award finalist for the third year.

Rotonda Circle's southbound lane over the Pinehurst Creek South bridge will close for rehab work from July 7 to August 6.

Two years after Yitzian Torres Garcia, 7, was killed during a July 4th event in Tampa, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests, as his family continues to seek justice.

The South County Regional Park pool in Punta Gorda is expected to reopen by late July after resurfacing and retiling, with a projected completion date of July 19.

Hillsborough County extended the nomination deadline for the 2025 YEA! Awards to September 17 to honor outstanding students for leadership and community service.

Tampa is set for a rainy start to July with a 90% chance of showers and potential thunderstorms leading up to Independence Day, as per the NWS forecast.

Rene Flowers is named president-elect of the Florida Association of Counties during its annual meeting and will chair the finance and audit committee.

Dunedin city offices will be closed on July 4th for Independence Day, affecting trash and recycling schedules. Essential services like public safety will remain operational.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers a variety of free family-friendly cultural events in July, featuring art, music, and theater.

Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center is over capacity, housing 285 cats and 247 dogs, and urges residents to adopt or foster to alleviate the strain. Adoption fees are waived to encourage more people to take in pets.

Hillsborough County Animal Control warns of increased alligator activity during Florida's summer, advising pet owners to be vigilant around water to prevent attacks.