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Jeff Brandes selected for Florida’s Transportation Hall of Fame

“I’m honored to have played some small part in the discussions at least on the policy front.”

DeSantis says state won’t appeal judge ruling calling for rewrite of Florida property tax amendment

Gov. Ron DeSantis said a rewrite is already underway as the state won’t appeal a Leon County judge’s ruling against the title and ballot summary language in a property tax cut referendum legislators put before voters in November. The measure will go on the ballot as Amendment 3.…

Hillsborough Republicans vie to try to defeat Kathy Castor after 20 years in Congress

Among the congressional districts Florida Republicans most ardently hope to flip this year after they approved a highly partisan redistricting map is the 14th District, which Democrat Kathy Castor has held for two decades. Eight Republicans filed to run for the dramatically…

Eye On Business — Riverview, August 2026

Vote Brittany Lyssy For Hillsborough County School Board On August 18 Brittany Lyssy is asking Hillsborough County voters for their support on Tuesday, August 18, as she campaigns for the Hillsborough County School Board. A mother of three, attorney and public policy…

Suncoast Foundation Provides $7,500 To Pepin Academies

As students return to the classroom for the first day of school today, Pepin Academies is celebrating a?$7,500 gift from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation?that will help ensure students with learning disabilities have access to the specialized therapeutic services they need to…

Black Cat 5K, CARE Bingo, Christmas Tree Pre-Sale & More

Annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run Benefitting A Kitten Place Animal lovers are invited to lace up their sneakers and make a lifesaving difference at the?sixth annual?Black Cat 5K Fun Run, presented by?The Fuddy Fund?and benefiting?A Kitten Place, a local nonprofit rescue dedicated to…

County Libraries Offer Free August Programs For All Ages

Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (HCPLC) for engaging, entertaining and informative free programs for the entire family in August. The events listed below are only a sampling of the many scheduled. Find more listings under the “Events & Classes” tab at…

Office Of Emergency Management Receives National Accreditation

The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Office of Emergency Management recently received accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program Commission, recognizing the division for its preparedness, coordination and commitment to continuous improvement. The Emergency…

Duke warns St. Pete of uncertainty since franchise expired

The company urged St. Petersburg to begin negotiating a new franchise “as soon as practicable.”

Fishhawk Boulevard Sidewalk Update

The sidewalk on the south side of FishHawk Boulevard is now open between Osprey Ridge Drive and FishHawk Ridge Drive. Crews are removing equipment from the area, then will repair damaged sections of the sidewalk. Important notes: Those walking or biking along the path should be…

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Rep. Michele Rayner makes her case to voters deciding Florida’s District 16 Senate Seat

The primary election for Florida’s District 16 Senate seat is effectively the general, and two powerful women from the Florida House of Representatives are on the ballot: Democratic House Leader Rep. Fentrice Driskell and Rep. Michele Rayner. Late last month, Rep. Driskell made…