Hillsborough County

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Hillsborough Co. Politics, National Parks layoffs, Florida Insurance, Duke Energy, Byron Donalds.

Listen: Hillsborough County tourism has hit a billion-dollar milestone – again. The high tourism dollars came even in the wake of a busy hurricane season last year.   Hillsborough County’s tourism and hospitality industry exceeded the...

Residents of Hillsborough County were buzzing with excitement on Saturday.  People stopped by Northdale Park and Recreation Center for the county’s last giveaway in 2024 to pick up an all-natural mosquito preventative: Gambusia Holbrooki, otherwise...

Protest at Honeymoon Island State Park over the development of pickleball courts has caused a halt in the development plan meeting.

Listen: It’s primary election day in Florida, and one Supervisor of Elections is calling the turnout disappointing. Remember to bring your identification with a photo and signature when you go to vote.  Brian Corley is the...

College library books trashed, Manatee dam released, and UPS workers needing heat protection. A deputy is arrested for assault and battery. Florida revamps their gun lawsuit, and Florida commission on Ethics updates rules. There is...

If you live in Hillsborough County and plan on voting by mail for the 2024 primary election, you’ll get your ballot soon.  Around a dozen pallets full of ballots were mailed out Thursday. The county’s...

Despite recent rains, the Tampa Bay region continues to experience drier-than-normal conditions.  And now people will have restrictions on watering their lawns for a little longer. The Southwest Florida Water Management District placed a once-a-week...

Listen: Hillsborough County residents can express their concerns about flooding and other hazards in their area next week. County officials are seeking input from the public to fuel relief projects. Hillsborough County officials want to know...

Hillsborough Parks and Recreation is honored for the third year in a row for top program in the country

©2024 The News Service of Florida Florida this year has had a reported 2,658 resident deaths linked to COVID-19, though the pace of deaths is lower than during the past four years, according to data...

Listen: US Congress member Kathy Castor announced $2 million of grant money for Hillsborough County Public Schools at the Bowers/Whitley Building Construction Academy. The money comes from two grants: federal funds from this year and...