Hillsborough County

The purchase is expected to be final in November, and the final zoning approval is expected by the end of the year.

A farmworker, plumber and advocate describe their experiences with climate change, including less work in the fields as fruit plants dry up in rural Hillsborough County.

The centers help many seniors stay active and connect with friends. County officials hope safety measures will allow them to keep the centers open, while limiting the spread of COVID.

The county is also allowing its state of local emergency to expire as cases decline.

The programs will equip students for these fields, while their other courses will also prepare them for college.

The county commission approved $1.99 million, which will be matched by BayCare Health System to improve mental health services in the Hillsborough.

Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, along with Tampa, are opening a number of new testing sites — including temporary locations in Tampa and Plant City that will be open for the New Year's weekend.

Those who smoke the synthetic marijuana, also known as spice, are coming down with a condition that impairs their blood's ability to clot.

The Hillsborough County School Board voted to remove the medical opt-out clause and give parents the choice of whether their children wear masks.

Seniors who showed up Monday say the site offered a convenient opportunity to get COVID boosters. Only a limited group of people qualify, but others can get standard vaccinations and testing.