St. Petersburg seeks citizens for boards on city planning and preservation, with vacancies in the CPPC and DRC to shape local development and historical integrity.

Public voting for the "Lights Out for Sea Turtles" art contest starts on September 1, showcasing local artists' works at the Centennial Park Recreation Center aiming to promote sea turtle conservation.

Pinellas County seeks a new board member for its Unified Personnel System Board for a term starting January 1, 2026, to oversee personnel policies affecting county departments.

The Tampa Convention Center introduced a new FedEx Office providing high-tech services for event attendees, such as printing, shipping, and promotional products.

Tampa Police, with U.S. Marshals and Colombian authorities, captured DUI manslaughter fugitive Joshua Roelofs in Colombia, illustrating international law enforcement collaboration.

Charlotte County has scheduled a series of government meetings for August 27-28 on street maintenance and waterway management with opportunities for public participation.

Tampa is stepping up flood prevention by clearing and reshaping drainage ditches, with city crews clearing 3,400 tons of debris and a new $500,000 contract to increase efforts.

St. Petersburg invites residents to a meeting about upgrades to the Cosme Water Treatment Plant, set for 27th August at Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library.

Abed Pompa is the new Operations Manager at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing extensive experience from his prior role and Tampa General Hospital.

Charlotte County honored first responders at their annual Public Safety Appreciation & Recognition Banquet, awarding medals for bravery and various service distinctions.

Charlotte County is holding a commission workshop on Aug. 19, 2025, to discuss infrastructure planning, MSBU rate options, and work programs for street and drainage units.

Charlotte County Utilities' customer service phone line is down. Residents are advised to email [email protected] for inquiries as there's no timeline for phone restoration.

Thomas Jewsbury, the Airport Director of St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, is retiring in 2025 after over 30 years of service, having led significant growth and infrastructure development at the airport.