Expanded program requirements create additional opportunities for businesses throughout Tampa Bay area and Florida.
Florida legislators will head back to Tallahassee Tuesday to debate the new congressional redistricting map drawn by Florida's governor.
With rising housing costs and soaring rents in Hillsborough County, the county is offering low-income residents some peace of mind.
U.S. Rep. Bill Posey and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody have introduced a bill that would allow states to enforce immigration laws.
Amanda Lynn Hurtak will be the sole woman serving on the Tampa City Council.
The Hillsborough County Commission will present the 2022 Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award to Public Defender Julianne M. Holt.
On Thursday, Tampa City Councilman Orlando Gudes gave up his position as council chairman but emphatically stated that he will not resign.
Florida first responders employed by local governments will receive $1,000 bonuses for the second year in a row, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Florida is leading 20 other states by taking legal action against President Joe Biden’s federal mask mandate on public transportation.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issued a statement saying she would fire council chair Orlando Gudes if he were a city employee.
An official with the American Library Association said she hasn't seen this level of book banning since the 1970s.
The city is purchasing infill property and building affordable homes for low-income residents.
Sen. Jeff Brandes said the FL Legislature didn't fix a homeowners insurance crisis, and a special legislative session may be needed.
The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine between March 14 and April 4.
Florida parents can take advantage of the tax-free benefit starting July 1.
Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan released the State of the Organization and Annual Report for the agency.
The Florida legislative session is scheduled to wrap up March 11, but lawmakers have yet to vote on a number of priority bills.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked students to remove their masks and called them "COVID theater" at a news conference at USF on Wednesday.
"They’re alive because of us. There’s no greater calling than that," said Project Dynamo co-founder Bryan Stern told Patch from Ukraine.
Floridians are paying thousands of dollars more for groceries, utilities and rent than they did for the same things a year ago.
In 2019, Governor DeSantis set the goal of making Florida the number one state in the nation for workforce education by 2030.
State Farm awarded a $565,000 grant to The NALEO Educational Fund.
Tampa residents and business owners will have a chance to sound off on a proposal to tone down the city's existing noise ordinance.
Although her schedule hasn't been released, the White House confirmed that Jill Biden plans to visit Moffitt Cancer Center Friday.
A Florida bill that advanced in the Senate would ban most abortions regardless of the circumstances, including cases of rape and incest.
Florida voters would choose Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump over Joe Biden for president in 2024, a new poll finds.
Benjamin Parshook was advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in recognition of his contributions.
The online survey seeks residents' thoughts about businesses close to their homes.
Beginning Jan. 31, residents living in unincorporated Hillsborough County may have new service days for trash and recycling collection.
The affordable home funding will allow the city to make repairs to 90 additional homes.
Jan. 24 was the first day to file your 2021 tax return. From law changes to key deadlines, here's what Florida taxpayers need to know.
Applications are open through Feb. 18 for the Cultural Development Grants program.
The city of Tampa announced it is taking over the maintenance of the Memorial Park Cemetery in East Tampa.
The program has approved funding for more than 13,000 applications in Hillsborough County.
The Hillsborough County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
There are a number of abortion-related bills on the Legislature's plates this session including several substantially restricting abortions.
Despite gains made in the 2021 legislative session, Florida remains third in the nation for human trafficking.
Protecting the right to an abortion and ending the free bottling of Florida spring water are among the bills to be considered by lawmakers.
If you have an iPhone6, a Samsung Galaxy S4, or an older model, you may soon be without mobile service in FL. Here's what you need to know.
Hillsborough County solid waste customers who need to dispose of live Christmas trees can use curbside pickup or drop off at county sites.