News across Tampa Bay

Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.

Helping Homeless Veterans
SPRING HILL – On September 18, the VFW Post 10209 located on Edward R. Noll Drive hosted the monthly Veterans Community Partners meeting, which brought together various veteran-focused organizations, county […]

Community Matters If We Want To See Healing
“Let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds. Don’t stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other.” — Hebrews 10:24-25. One of my favorite things to do is…

Preventing Drug Abuse, Protecting Our Community
By State Attorney Suzy Lopez “Two of the men I depended on the most are gone,” Lisa Jo Burke said after losing both her son Brandon, and her husband, John, to fentanyl overdoses less than a year apart. Her words capture the devastation substance abuse can leave behind. Addiction…

City of Tampa, Hillsborough County Schools and Sidewalk Stompers Celebrate National Walk to School Day
City of Tampa, Hillsborough County Schools and Sidewalk Stompers Celebrate National Walk to School Day Tony D. Fri, 10/02/2026 - 10:45 am 2025 National Walk to School Day @ Roosevelt Elementary School 2025 National Walk to School Day @ Roosevelt Elementary School City of Tampa…

Red Eye Mahjong Club is the region’s booming mahjong hub
Jacob Chang, the founder of Red Eye Mahjong Club, is of Chinese and Ecuadorian descent. Growing up in Tampa, Jacob was immersed in mahjong from a young age thanks to […]

Bay leaders discuss sustainability at LaunchPAD forum
Topics included technology, thoughtful practices and community outreach.

“A Day of Unity: Domestic Violence Awareness” on Morning Energy
“When you leave an abusive relationship, you are not choosing to abandon someone; you are choosing to save yourself.” — Anonymous In the United States, October is recognized for many important awareness campaigns, as well as numerous national observances. One of these is National…

A New Generation Pregnancy Medical Center, Spring Hill, FL
A New Generation will hold its Tenth Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays in Land ‘O Lakes. Funds raised by the event […]

SPLC joins call for early voting site in South St. Pete
SPLC is joining nearly 50 churches and civil rights groups who signed a letter in March asking for early voting in the Childs Park neighborhood of South St. Petersburg.

State investment bolsters Eckerd’s student rescue force
The $364,811 appropriation will upgrade boats and storm-damaged docks used by student volunteers who respond to hundreds of Tampa Bay maritime emergencies each year.

Finding my place through friendship and inclusion
Finding Friendship, Confidence and a Place to Belong Getting involved and participating with certain groups has taught me to be open and keep connections with the community. In the beginning, I found it very challenging to make friends. When I participate in organizations like…