The Future Career Academy in Hillsborough County partners with local schools and businesses to guide youth towards in-demand careers through hands-on learning experiences.

The Internal Audit Department released a report on the Tampa Convention Center, emphasizing the importance of the Operations and Security Divisions for event hosting. The audit includes recommendations for enhancing these services.

Hillsborough County declared Feb. 7 as Wear Red Day for women's heart health awareness, coinciding with the national campaign and recognizing the high rate of heart disease deaths among women.

Hillsborough County hosts ShredFest 2025 for safe disposal of paper records and electronics on March 1st, with consumer protection experts on-site for support.

Hillsborough County commissioners are set to discuss the removal of fluoride from the county's water supply, following Florida Surgeon General's advice and concerns about its impact on children's IQ.

Tampa Theatre's Black Love movie series celebrates blerd culture with "Black Panther" screenings, a "Touch A Truck" event, and a performance by nerd-core rapper Swell Rell, combining fandom and real-life heroes.

Hillsborough County promotes Severe Weather Awareness Week, emphasizing prep for threats like extreme weather, lightning, rip currents, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and temperature extremes.

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office mourns the passing of retired K-9 Gunny, who was a valuable asset in crime fighting and narcotics detection during his over seven-year service.

Hillsborough County Extension Service offers a one-day program for landscapers and arborists focusing on hurricane preparedness and addressing urban landscape challenges.

Florida lawmakers ended Gov. DeSantis' special session abruptly and began their own, with a new agenda including immigration laws shifting enforcement authority from the governor to the Agricultural Commissioner.

Tampa mobilizes a major clean-up effort following the Gasparilla Parade, with city departments and volunteers including Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful working to remove trash and recycle beads to protect the environment.

U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces 46 indictments for firearms and violent crimes in Florida, highlighting success of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

A man from Broward County, Willie F. Murray Jr., was sentenced to over five years in prison for fraudulent COVID-19 relief claims through his company.