News across Hillsborough County
PolitiFact: Donalds overstates Jolly's offshore drilling lobbying, ignores anti-drilling record
Byron Donalds overstates David Jolly's offshore drilling lobbying, ignores anti-drilling record.
Rays, Yankees meet in Game 1 of the AL Division Series, and Tropicana Field is sold out
The Trop's 300-level is open for this "I-275 Series" opener between these two familiar division rivals. Sure, there will be lots of Yankees fans, but the Rays had an MLB-best 55-26 home record this season.
He was a DACA student detained by ICE. Now he's overcoming the trauma to graduate from college
An undocumented student at the University of Central Florida had his college path turned upside down when he was detained by federal immigration agents. As he approaches graduation, he's reflecting on the statewide change banning students like him from attending university.
Will October end the Atlantic’s historic hurricane pause?
The Atlantic has produced eight named storms in 2026—but no hurricanes. Here is how a strengthening El Niño helped create the historic lull and why the season’s shift toward the Caribbean and Gulf still matters for Florida.
IRS takes up whistleblower claim of Hope Florida money that flowed to Uthmeier's political committee
The Internal Revenue Service is reviewing a whistleblower claim about $10 million in Medicaid settlement money that moved through the Hope Florida Foundation and, within weeks, into a political committee chaired by James Uthmeier, now Florida's attorney general, according to new…
Changes to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility, Florida’s minimum wage and weekly news
This week on "The Florida Roundup," we spoke about changes to eligibility for Medicaid. Then, we looked at changes in eligibility and funding for SNAP in Florida and more.
Despite detention center lawsuit, the Miccosukee Tribe donated to supporters of 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The Miccosukee Tribe is suing over the immigration detention center that was in its backyard, the facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Now, they've given money to candidates who publicly supported it.
City of Tampa
Published 20 hours agoTampa Police Department Designation of Special Event Zones
Tampa Police Department Designation of Special Event Zones Tony D. Fri, 10/02/2026 - 02:17 pm Tampa Police Department Designation of Special Event Zones On Friday October 2, 2026, a Special Event Zone will be in effect in the downtown area. Expect increased law enforcement…
WMNF 88.5
Published 22 hours agoListen: On WMNF Tampa, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and former State Rep. Mike Beltran debate for Florida’s 14th Congressional District
Kathy Castor debates Mike Beltran on WMNF.
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Annual Alafia Lighted Boat Parade Returns On December 5
The FishHawk-Riverview Rotary Club, in collaboration with Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation and parade sponsor Chris Ligori Law & Associates, is proud to present the 42nd annual Alafia Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 5. This treasured holiday tradition will bring…
Osprey Observer
Published October 02A Year Of Impact, Achievement And Momentum
By Superintendent Van Ayres This month, we released the latest Hillsborough County Public Schools Impact Report that highlights the academic achievements from the last school year. The results are worth celebrating. Our students and educators delivered extraordinary results that…
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Dementia And The Holidays, Compassionate Conversations
On Wednesday, November 4, Sandy’s Daughter Dementia Education will be presenting a workshop, Dementia and the Holidays, Compassionate Conversations, at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, located at 5339 County Rd. 579 in Seffner. Many families come together over the holiday…