Tony Mulkey succeeds Vince Gizzi as Dunedin's Parks and Recreation Director, bringing his Tampa experience to manage local parks, recreational facilities, and liaise with the Blue Jays.

St. Petersburg launches the Youth Opportunity Grants, providing $500 monthly for a year to former foster youth aged 18-27 to support their transition to adulthood. The program is funded by ARPA and runs until July 31, 2025.

Tony Mulkey becomes Dunedin's new Parks and Recreation Director, bringing experiences from Tampa, including managing parks and organizing major events.

The SBA offers financial aid to Florida's small businesses and residents affected by severe storms and a tornado, with loans for repairs and mitigation efforts.

Author Sherri Winston will speak at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library in August about her middle-grade fiction work "President of the Whole Fifth Grade."

An audit has uncovered significant flaws in Monroe County Social Services' grant management, leading to a $2 million shortfall and planned overhauls by officials.

Monroe County may impose new regulations on temporary businesses like food trucks, with a public hearing set for July 16 to discuss amending permit terms to limit them to six months per property.

Hillsborough County is developing a Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan with community input to enhance resilience and recovery from future disasters, supported by a $1.3 million DHS grant.

Hernando County plans a public hearing on July 22, 2025, to discuss a development settlement involving NVR, Inc., and other parties related to land near Cortez Boulevard and Oxley Road.

The Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory has been nationally recognized by the ASCLD for its exceptional forensic services and efficiency, receiving the Foresight Maximus Award.

St. Petersburg launched a marine science camp in partnership with USF to educate middle schoolers, mixing academics with real-world environmental problem-solving.

Upcoming utility update meeting for Charlotte County residents on July 15, 2025, at the Administration Center. Open for public engagement on local service needs.

The Hillsborough County stormwater team is proactively maintaining drainage systems to prepare for hurricane season, as highlighted in a recent social media post.