Hillsborough County celebrated Gamma Theta Omega's 85th and designated November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Julia Mandell was unanimously chosen by the Hillsborough County Commissioners as the new County Attorney with a three-year contract starting January 13, 2026.

The Tampa City Council approved a proposal for a ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg, with both cities funding it for more sustainable transit options.

Charlotte County is seeking volunteers for various local advisory boards in areas like fire services, transportation, and street maintenance, with application details on its website.

Charlotte County released its Veterans Day schedule, with closures including government offices and some recreational facilities, while garbage collection remains unchanged.

Charlotte County announces a week of civic meetings, including Planning and Zoning on Nov. 10 and other advisory boards concerning development and environmental topics.

Highlands County and Sebring honor PIOs, designating a week for them and declaring "Hannah Tucker Day" to acknowledge Tucker's impact on the city's digital presence.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office and Simpson Technical College's Criminal Justice Academy received a Meritorious Award for perfect trust fund governance in 2024/2025.

Sara Roberts McCarley is elected as Lakeland's mayor, a position held by Bill Mutz since 2018. She aims to manage the city's growth and infrastructure challenges. Less than 17% of voters participated in the election.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced the graduation of Detention Class 25-05, a group of new detention deputies, after their intensive training. They've taken an oath to serve the community.

Thirteen new deputies were sworn in at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, destined for various bureaus, in a ceremony that underscores law enforcement's commitment to community service.

Naya Young will be sworn in as the new City Councilmember for District 5 in Tampa, succeeding the late Gwendolyn Henderson. The ceremony is on October 31, 2025, and will be broadcast live.

The Tampa CRA won four awards at the Planning & Design Awards for community projects including renovations at Kid Mason Community Center and Tampa Union Station.