ZooTampa celebrates baby boom after 54 births since January
ZooTampa is celebrating a baby boom with 54 animal births since the start of the year, including three new arrivals welcomed in May.
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Solar program aims to make renewable energy more affordable for Tampa residents
Solar United Neighbors and Switch Together launched a program to help Tampa Bay residents access affordable solar installations through group pricing, education and installer guidance.
Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan enters next phase with focus on community input
The Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan has entered its next phase, collecting community feedback to identify flood risks and help guide future resilience projects across seven counties.
Career Glow Up job fair connects Tampa job seekers with employers and resources
The City of Tampa’s Career Glow Up job fair returns June 12, giving job seekers the chance to meet employers, strengthen resumes and explore new career opportunities.
From parks to storm drains, Clearwater residents can make a difference
Clearwater's Adopt-a-Park, Street, Trail and Drain programs are giving residents a hands-on way to improve public spaces while supporting environmental stewardship and building community pride throughout the city.
USF Student's app connects Tampa Bay residents with local business deals
A University of South Florida student created an app called 9Yaps, connecting Tampa Bay residents with deals from local restaurants and barbershops. What started as a simple newsletter has grown into a platform with 100 businesses and 10,000 downloads.
Tampa Bay comes together to raise awareness this World Oceans Day
Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Clearwater Marine Aquarium partnered to bring over 40 organizations together, giving Tampa Bay residents the tools and resources to help protect the oceans, lakes and waterways in the area.
Hidden in plain sight: UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension offers science-based education to improve the community
For more than a century, UF/IFAS Extension has been offering science-based education to residents on everything from backyard gardening and hurricane preparation to tax assistance and professional arborist training.
Summer Reading Challenge encourages Hillsborough residents to turn pages for prizes
The Hillsborough County Library Services Summer Reading Challenge is underway, encouraging residents of all ages to read throughout the summer for a chance to win prizes while helping students avoid the "summer slide."
HCSO to conduct active threat response training at schools across Hillsborough County
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will conduct active threat response training at several schools across Hillsborough County throughout June, with residents expected to see increased law enforcement activity during the exercises.
Hurricane preparedness expo connects Tampa residents with emergency resources
Tampa Fire Rescue's annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo connected residents with emergency resources, updated evacuation information and free preparedness supplies ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season.
Temporary water treatment change underway in Tampa starting May 29
The Tampa Water Department will temporarily switch its disinfection process from chloramine to chlorine from Fri. May 29 through Fri. June 19.
Downtown Tampa drivers should expect road closures June 1–6
Drivers in downtown Tampa should expect overnight road closures along E. Polk Street beginning June 1 as CSX crews complete a week-long maintenance project at multiple intersections through June 6.
ZooTampa celebrates America’s 250th with free admission for local heroes
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is offering free summer admission to active-duty military members, teachers and local government employees through Sept. 7 in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Tampa nears 10,000 affordable housing goal under Castor administration
Tampa is nearing Mayor Jane Castor’s goal of creating 10,000 affordable housing opportunities, with more than 8,300 units completed or currently in development across the city.
Street photography meetup in downtown Tampa aims to build creative community
A Tampa street photographer is hosting a free downtown meetup on May 30 at Curtis Hixon Park, giving photographers of all experience levels a chance to explore the city, practice their skills and connect with others in the creative community.
Tampa’s Stay & Play program returns for summer with free activities for teens
Tampa Parks and Recreation’s Stay & Play program returns May 29 through Aug. 8, offering teens ages 13-19 free evening activities, meals and supervised spaces at recreation centers across the city.
AI-powered learning tools expand across 29 Tampa Bay schools
AI-powered learning tools developed by Scholar Education are now being used in 29 Tampa Bay schools, supporting more than 18,000 students and 1,400 teachers through tutoring assistance, lesson planning and special education accommodations.