Hillsborough County's Small Contractor Development Program assists small businesses in securing government contracts and expanding into private sectors by providing workshops on financial, managerial, and strategic skills.

A sweeping AI 'Bill of Rights' moved through a Florida Senate committee Wednesday, adding parental opt‑outs and tighter rules for chatbots and school AI tools.

Charlotte County's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on February 24 to discuss housing issues, inviting community input.

My Safe Florida Home grants remain active, but eligibility, condo pilot glitches and funding limits mean not everyone will see a $10,000 check. Here’s what homeowners should know and do next.

Charlotte County announces a week of public government meetings starting on February 23, 2026, covering housing, infrastructure, and transportation planning.

Patrick Fuller, Director of Charlotte County Emergency Management, was elected Secretary of FEPA, highlighting his dedication to public safety and state-wide collaboration in disaster preparedness.

Citizens' renewal language is steering more South Florida claims into state-run arbitration where homeowners and attorneys say the odds are stacked against them.

A pair of bills in Tallahassee would end Florida’s yellow registration decals and switch renewals to electronic verification — a move billed as a money‑save but greeted with warnings about policing and reminders.

Middleton High School in Tampa, despite adversities, stands as a symbol of community resilience with a strong focus on STEM education and historical significance.

Plan Hillsborough released four draft maps that would reassign up to nine precincts and affect thousands of Tampa voters; public meetings are scheduled for Feb. 23 and March 9.

Tampa holds a Special Needs Championship Day event celebrating inclusivity, with over 60 participants expected, featuring sports and activities, champion rings, team prizes, and health presentations.

A House subcommittee advanced a budget provision on Monday that would transfer USF Sarasota‑Manatee’s campus — and about $53M in dorm debt — to New College of Florida.

Florida’s 2024 SNAP error rate topped 15%, and a troubled MyACCESS portal has advocates warning that tightened paperwork could cost the state nearly $1 billion. Lawmakers are racing to act.