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 12

Hillsborough OKs $40 Yearly Garbage Fee Hike for Residents

May 12

DeSantis Signs Bill Shielding Tampa Ratepayers from Data Center Costs

May 12

East Tampa Breaks Ground on 174 Affordable Units

May 12

Jury Convicts Four in Tampa Shooting Death of Jacksonville Rapper

A Hillsborough County jury found four men guilty of first-degree murder Friday evening in the June 2024 ambush killing of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio outside a Tampa hotel. The defendants—Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Rashad Murphy and Davion Murphy—face sentencing at a later date after prosecutors proved they drove from Jacksonville with intent to kill.

May 12

King High Custodian Arrested for Gun on Campus

May 12

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

May 12

King High School Custodian Arrested After Bringing Gun on Campus

May 12

South Tampa Businessman Jailed in Guest House Dispute

May 12

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 12

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

May 12

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

May 12

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 12

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 12

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 12

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 12

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

May 12

Ferry Crash Trial Delayed to February 2027

May 12

Calvary Christian Hosts College Fair Friday

May 12