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.

Tampa's MLK Parade Foundation announces the 2025 parade and enhanced scholarship program for local students, with festivities featuring prominent bands and honoring regional organizations.

The Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board seeks nominees for board vacancies in various sectors; appointments are voluntary with a max tenure of eight years.

Tampa celebrates the first anniversary of its Rental to Homeownership Program, which has assisted five low-income families in owning homes through affordable rentals and financial guidance.

Pinellas County received a $2.25 million NOAA grant to remove harmful waste tires from Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, with cleanup completion expected by July 2027.