The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office swore in 13 new deputies during a ceremony hosted by Sheriff Bob Gualtieri at their Largo administration building.

The RNC held a training in Tampa to educate volunteers on poll watching, aiming to deploy 100,000 nationwide, amid criticisms of undermining election confidence.

Tampa Police Department collaborates with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay to launch a crisis intervention dispatch service for mental health emergencies, providing an alternative to police response.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted Operation Southern Slowdown to reduce speeding, resulting in 4,063 stops and 47 arrests from July 15-21.

Florida's Attorney General outlines enforcement of a law restricting children's social media use, mandating age verification and parental consent for platforms.

Hillsborough County designates July 26 as ADA Awareness Day and discusses the allocation of future Community Investment Tax revenue for various projects.

Hillsborough County commemorated the 34th anniversary of the ADA focusing on inclusion in the arts, with Sandra Sroka accepting the honor for the local disability alliance.

Florida Republicans showcased unity at the RNC in Milwaukee, rallying after an attempted assassination of Trump. The party united behind him, contrasting with Democratic divisions, while emphasizing law and order themes.

"Operation Southern Slow Down," a multi-state campaign by the Florida Highway Patrol and others, aims to reduce highway speeding and promote road safety.

The St. Petersburg City Council is deliberating the $6 billion redevelopment of Tropicana Field, including a new stadium, amid protests and calls for community benefits like affordable housing and jobs for disadvantaged workers.

Trump is set to announce his VP pick at the Republican National Convention, with Rubio and Burgum informed they're not chosen. Details follow an assassination attempt on Trump at a rally.

An assassination attempt on former President Trump in Pennsylvania leads to bipartisan calls for investigation and concern in Tampa. Trump, hit by a bullet at a rally, thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement in his statement.

Florida's Lt. Gov. Nuñez announces a $80 million budget to aid veterans, including building a new nursing home.