Hillsborough Garbage Fees Jump $40 for Most Homes

Hillsborough County homeowners face a $40 annual increase in solid waste fees after commissioners' approval last year. The hike funds upgrades to aging facilities and landfill expansion in unincorporated areas and parts of New Tampa. Discounts remain for seniors and low-income residents.

May 11

Hillsborough OKs $40 Yearly Garbage Fee Hike for Residents

May 11

East Tampa Breaks Ground on 174 Affordable Units

May 11

DeSantis Signs Bill Shielding Tampa Ratepayers from Data Center Costs

May 11

King High Custodian Arrested for Gun on Campus

A custodian at King High School in Tampa was arrested after a firearm was found secured in a school maintenance closet. Michael Difabio, 58, faces a charge of possession of a firearm on school grounds, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. He resigned immediately upon arrest.

May 11

Jury Convicts Four in Tampa Shooting Death of Jacksonville Rapper

May 11

Tampa Violent Crime Drops 16.6% in 2025, Outpacing Nation: TPD

May 11

King High School Custodian Arrested After Bringing Gun on Campus

May 11

South Tampa Businessman Jailed in Guest House Dispute

May 11

Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Pugh

USF alumna Alexis Pugh, Director of Communications for Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, discusses her role in telling families' stories and the impact of affordable housing.

May 11

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 11

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

May 11

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 11

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 11

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 11

Ferry Crash Trial Delayed to February 2027

Jeffrey Knight, former owner of Jannus Ferry, will not face trial until February 2027 for his role in the deadly 2025 Clearwater ferry crash that killed one person and injured 10 others. The delay stems from difficulties obtaining key evidence from the Coast Guard.

May 11

Calvary Christian Hosts College Fair Friday

May 11

Largo High Sets Class of 2026 Graduation for May 21 at Tropicana Field

May 11

Tampa Man Freed from Jail After Guest House Demolition Pledge

May 11