Pinellas waives residential tire disposal fees through Oct. 30 for dengue fight
Pinellas residents can drop off up to four tires for free at the Solid Waste Disposal Complex through Oct. 30 to cut standing-water breeding sites for dengue mosquitoes.
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Lee County helicopters join Hillsborough aerial dengue mosquito fight
Three Lee County Mosquito Control helicopters staged at Tampa Executive Airport Wednesday morning to help Hillsborough aerial treatments amid a dengue outbreak centered on the county.
St. Pete police seek Mercedes SUV in deadly hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist
A 65-year-old Pinellas Park motorcyclist died after a dark Mercedes SUV turned in front of him early Sunday at 4th St. N and 9th Ave. N and fled. Police released video Monday.
Hillsborough Fire Rescue to launch first-in-nation drone blood deliveries
HCFR demonstrated a first-in-the-nation drone program Monday that will fly whole blood to trauma scenes in minutes. Live ops expected in October from Stations 9 and 37.
Zephyrhills boater found dead in Lake Tarpon after weekend search
David Christopher Wilson Jr., 22, vanished Friday on a work test drive of an 18-foot Carolina Skiff. PCSO recovered his body Sunday; the death appears accidental pending autopsy.
Civilian detained after MacDill perimeter breach at Dale Mabry Gate
A civilian without base access breached MacDill’s Dale Mabry Gate perimeter Saturday, violently engaged security officers, and was detained. Both the suspect and an officer had non-life-threatening injuries.
Hillsborough and Pinellas join Pasco in dengue states of emergency
All three core bay counties now have seven-day local emergencies so mosquito control can move faster. Pinellas cites 179 regional cases; here’s what changed Thursday.
Pasco declares seven-day dengue state of emergency to speed mosquito response
Pasco commissioners approved a seven-day local SOE so Emergency Management and mosquito control can cut red tape as regional dengue cases climb. Here’s how the order works — and the Drain-and-Cover checklist.
HCSO introduces ‘Prepared’ 911 platform to improve emergency response
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new AI-enhanced 911 platform designed to improve emergency response times, dispatcher awareness and communication with deputies through real-time video sharing and instant call transcription.
Doctors share tips on what to watch out for amidst scorching Florida heat
Tampa Bay Area to experience triple-digit heat index