Public Affairs

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) launched an online grant portal to provide local governments, academic institutions and nonprofit organizations the opportunity to submit proposals for water-related grant programs.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has partnered with Shooters World to offer free firearms safety training for residents in preparation for the upcoming Constitutional Carry law, effective July 1.

Concerns over state funding at the St. Pete Beach Fire Department might be extinguished.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office rescued a father and daughter who had not returned after a jet ski outing. 

Barrier islands form through time as waves deposit sand parallel to the shoreline. Nowadays development is widespread on these islands.

It’s been 101 years since a major storm like Hurricane Ian has struck the Tampa Bay area. While the area has faced severe hurricanes before, Hurricane Ian threatens the region with catastrophic flooding. Here’s some tips on how to weather the storm:

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance and Gulf Star partner Hess helped install a “Litter Gitter” to clean 32 pounds of trash from a Metairie canal.

The Urban Land Institute named the St. Pete Pier in its 2022 Americas Awards for Excellence, which recognizes the best new urban designs.

Tampa Electric announced this week that it brought four new solar plants online.

Parents soon won’t have to pay sales tax to keep their babies fresh and clean, as Gov.

The University of South Florida cut the ribbon on an innovation facility at the USF Research Park on the Tampa campus.

Over 1,000 coastal scientists, managers and professionals from federal and state agencies, academia, nonprofits and industry across the Gulf region are expected to attend the Gulf of Mexico Conference (GoMCon) April 25-28 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce its partnership with CITGO as the most recent organization to join the Alliance’s Gulf Star Program.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has garnered national recognition as “Sheriff of the Year” – a title awarded to him by the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA).

The long-awaited opening of the Interstate 4 Express lanes is imminent.

Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls is applauding the announcement of the St. Petersburg location of the Second District Court of Appeal, which will be named after the late state prosecutor Bernie McCabe.

Congressman Charlie Crist announced the U.S. DOJ will award nine grants totaling $7,432,202 to statewide and local agencies to help address rising crime and mental health needs across Florida, and within Pinellas County.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has made three judicial appointments to Hillsborough County Court. The appointments include James Giardina, Susan Lopez and Matthew Smith.

Are you a fisherman, a boater, a lover of seafood? If so, then there is no doubt that the Gulf of Mexico is a part of you. The Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA) understands this special place and strives to enhance the ecological and economic value of it by addressing issues such as healthy habitats, wildlife, fisheries and resilient coastal communities.

Duke Energy Florida has opened its new Bayboro electrical substation to meet the power needs of downtown St.

The City of Tampa has appointed Stephen Benson as the new City Planning Department director, where he will replace recently retired, long-time City Planner Randy Goers.

The Pasco County Tax Collector Office will be offering donation opportunities for four charities throughout the holidays.

Rep. Nick DiCeglie is seeking $750,000 for the Florida Holocaust Museum’s Preserving Holocaust Survivor and Testimonies project. 

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that the state will award St. Pete Beach a $2 million grant for wastewater infrastructure improvements.

Tampa Electric reached unanimous agreement this week with consumer advocates on new rates for 2022, including significant investments in clean energy and efficiency.

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano has announced the office has raised $6,000 for CARES Pet Project in May.

Former Soaring Paws CEO Albert Adams has pleaded guilty to 10 felony charges brought by the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office for pet insurance fraud.

The Florida League of Cities recognized Clearwater for the city’s placemaking programs at its 2021 Florida Municipal Achievement Awards.

Florida might be home to any number of American flag-toting pickup trucks, but that doesn’t necessarily make the Sunshine State a beacon of patriotism.

The Urban League of Hillsborough has tapped Nicholas Glover to chair its executive committee for the next year.