Hillsborough County

The money would be spread over a period of 18 years, starting next April.

Hillsborough County officials say the water still meets local, state and federal regulations, but may have a different taste and smell.

Miami-Dade, Hillsborough and Palm Beach remove parental opt-outs in defiance of the governor as President Biden calls for legal action against states that block health measures to protect students.

The Hillsborough County School Board will discuss ways to curb the spread of the virus in schools.

It could be attributed in part to the slowing of vaccinations and scaling back of mitigation efforts.

Fish kills continue to pollute the waters around downtown St. Petersburg and smaller die-offs were reported in Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Tons of dead fish have washed ashore in the wake of Tropical Storm Elsa. On Sunday, Pinellas health officials recommended that anyone with respiratory problems consider avoiding county beaches.

As coronavirus cases decline, Hillsborough County officials say the need and demand for the services has dropped.

Officials cite a downward trend in the positivity rate and number of cases, as well as a decrease in demand for tests. Testing is still available at pharmacies and other providers.

But no vote is imminent in Hillsborough County as some parents are demanding the face-mask policies end immediately.