Pinellas County Government offices will close at noon on Dec. 24 and all day on Dec. 25 to observe Christmas, affecting various administrative functions.

Hillsborough County invites students to enter the Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest to promote saving water through art, with winners receiving various prizes and the chance to compete at the state level.

The Internal Audit Department in Tampa released Audit 25-06 on parking data exchange, evaluating how the Parking Division uses data from the FLHSMV to manage city parking.

Tampa's Solid Waste Department has finished clearing storm debris from hurricanes Helene and Milton before Christmas, with over 1.3 million cubic yards removed.

The Florida Highway Patrol and local agencies conducted a large-scale traffic safety operation on US-19, resulting in 488 citations and arrests to combat unsafe driving.

Tampa has modified its garbage collection schedule for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, accommodating residential and commercial customers with only minor changes.

Hillsborough County is seeking volunteers for advisory boards, ranging from arts to historic preservation. Requirements include being a resident and registered voter. Applications are due by January 15, 2025.

Pinellas County schools to adopt a new $3.8 million panic alert system by 2025, enabling employees to silently alert law enforcement during emergencies using wearable badges.

Tampa celebrates saving nearly two billion gallons of water with restrictions implemented last December, and the city encourages ongoing conservation with various programs.

The Pinellas County Commission is set to decide on funding for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium, hoping to revitalize the Tropicana Field area with a $312.5 million investment.

Hillsborough County is closing its temporary debris sites on Dec. 21, after Hurricane Milton, but some facilities will remain open for residents to dispose of storm debris.

Hillsborough County extends its local state of emergency due to Hurricane Milton's impact through December 22, as announced by top administrator Bonnie Wise.

FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center at the Lee Davis Community Resource Center in Tampa, FL, to aid residents affected by natural disasters in securing federal assistance.