The Florida Department of Emergency Management provides charter bus services to emergency shelters for Hillsborough County residents during an emergency.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins Mayor Castor in Tampa as Hurricane Milton nears, with emergency preparations including a State of Emergency, activated shelters, and mandatory evacuations.

Pinellas County officials have ordered evacuations for medical facilities in zones A, B, and C due to Hurricane Milton, affecting about 6,600 patients.

Hillsborough County offers a free, 24-hour debris disposal service at the Resource Recovery Facility for Hurricane Milton cleanup, excluding hazardous waste and household garbage.

Hillsborough County sets up three sandbag sites to prepare for Tropical Storm Milton, operating Sunday and Monday with a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle.

Tampa opens temporary permit centers to streamline repairs after Hurricane Helene, offering guidance and support to residents needing to reconstruct storm-damaged properties.

The Tampa Police launched a safety campaign for pedestrians and cyclists, focusing on education and enforcement, to reduce road casualties until May 2025.

Hillsborough County holds town halls to promote a millage tax hike aimed at improving teacher pay and addressing staff shortages before a November vote.

Miles Partnership settled civil allegations for $2.2 million regarding improper receipt and forgiveness of a PPP loan, following an investigation triggered by a whistleblower complaint.

The University of Tampa is rebranding to 'UTampa' to distinguish itself from other institutions with similar initials and emphasize its unique connection to the city of Tampa.

The Pasco County School Board approved the merger of Chasco Elementary, Chasco Middle, and Calusa Elementary into a K-8 campus, eliciting mixed reactions from parents.

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners honored Mentors for Hillsborough County Veterans for aiding veterans in re-acclimation to civilian life.

The Tampa Police Department heightened traffic enforcement during Labor Day weekend, particularly on Courtney Campbell Causeway, to improve safety and combat dangerous driving.