TPO releases draft FY28–32 priority list; cities and county outline top projects TPO staff presented a draft FY28–32 prioritized project list and local agencies outlined priorities that will inform May programming decisions, including bus replacements, smart traffic corridors, trail segments, bridge maintenance and premium transit concepts; the board was reminded the list is required by state statute and helps prioritize discretionary federal funding.

The newly drafted FY28–32 priority list from TPO reveals critical projects like bus replacements and smart traffic corridors that could transform local infrastructure and secure vital federal funding.

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Board supports annual joint certification; executive director flags federal budget shifts and upcoming special meeting The TPO board unanimously supported the annual joint certification with FDOT and heard executive director Johnny Wong emphasize accomplishments in interagency coordination, public engagement and the need for continued FDOT liaison communication; Wong also summarized proposed USDOT FY27 budget changes and scheduled a special TPO meeting on May 5.

The TPO board has made significant strides with a unanimous vote to support joint certification, while highlighting key achievements and upcoming federal budget changes that could impact local projects.

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TPO board approves $342,000 FDOT-backed lighting project on East Adamo Drive The Hillsborough County TPO board approved a $342,000 TIP amendment to install lighting along a two‑mile segment of East Adamo Drive (State Road 60) between N. 22nd Street and U.S. 41, funded primarily through FDOT advanced construction and delivered via a roadway illumination services agreement.

Hillsborough County is set to enhance pedestrian safety with a $342,000 lighting project on East Adamo Drive, just in time for the new school year!

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TPO adopts Beers Avenue multimodal safety study after presenters cite pedestrian crash cluster The board approved the Beers Avenue multimodal safety study, which found high pedestrian stress and several pedestrian and bicycle crashes (2021–2025) and recommends lighting, shared‑use paths, mid‑block pedestrian hybrid beacons, lane reconfiguration, and intersection improvements.

Hillsborough County's TPO has just adopted a pivotal safety study highlighting alarming pedestrian crash clusters and ambitious plans for safer streets!

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Woman used ChatGPT to help brother accused of planting bomb at MacDill AFB: court docs Newly released court documents also reveal a photo of 20-year-old Alen Zheng, who is accused of planting the i...

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Zoning hearing reviews hotel, large PD expansions and contested industrial proposals across Hillsborough County The hearing master reviewed a broad agenda including a 68,000‑sq‑ft hotel PD in Ruskin, a 106‑acre expansion to the Cypress Ridge PD, multiple standard rezonings, and several industrial or commercial PDs; staff largely recommended approval while planning staff flagged compatibility or buffering concerns on several items.

Hillsborough County is buzzing with new developments, including a massive hotel resort and a controversial expansion that could add 2,000 homes—what does it mean for the community?

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Heated hearing in Lithia as residents clash over proposed youth sports complex 'The Yard' A contested zoning hearing drew dozens of supporters and opponents over a proposed youth sports performance facility in Lithia. Proponents said it would fill a local training gap; neighbors warned of traffic, lights and commercial activity encroaching on semi‑rural homes.

A heated clash erupted in Lithia over the proposed youth sports complex known as "The Yard," as supporters praise its potential for local athletes while neighbors fear it will disrupt their semi-rural lifestyle.

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Evaluation committee finds Survivor Ventures qualified for Hillsborough County emergency safe housing solicitation Hillsborough County's evaluation committee reviewed three proposals for RFQ Q2600076 and, by consensus, found Survivor Ventures qualified. The committee recorded scores of 60/70 for experience, 15/20 for qualifications and 8/10 for technical approach and asked staff to prepare an evaluation memorandum.

Hillsborough County's evaluation committee has determined Survivor Ventures as the sole qualified candidate for emergency safe housing aimed at supporting human trafficking victims, despite crucial gaps in their proposal.

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Hillsborough County panel rejects two bids, awards Sunshine Community Housing 103-point consensus in RFP review An evaluation committee for Hillsborough County’s RFP 600101 found two proposals unacceptable and by consensus scored the Sunshine Community Housing Development Organization proposal 103 points across criteria including organizational capacity, financial strength and leverage.

Hillsborough County's evaluation committee has deemed two proposals unacceptable, awarding an impressive 103 points to the Sunshine Community Housing Development Organization's bid for affordable housing!

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8 arrested after TikTok trend leads to law enforcement being called The 'teen takeover' trend involves large group gatherings at public spaces planned on social media.

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Independent performance audit finds Tampa Bay Water 'very high‑functioning,' issues 11 recommendations Consultants told the board the 2025 performance audit found strong governance and operations but listed 11 recommendations across staffing/succession, IT consolidation, KPIs and asset management; staff said they will return with implementation timing and tracking.

Tampa Bay Water shines as a "very high-functioning organization" but is set to implement 11 key recommendations to elevate its resilience and efficiency even further.

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Board approves closed attorney‑client sessions in litigation and elects new officers The board voted to recess for two attorney‑client sessions to discuss pending litigation (Polk Regional Water Cooperative v. SWFWMD and Tampa Bay Water), and by acclamation elected Hannah Witts as chair and Pasco Commissioner Seth Waitman as vice chair effective at the end of the meeting.

The board has authorized closed sessions to strategize on a key litigation case while also electing new leadership—what's next for Polk Regional Water?

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County approves MMI conveyance agreement, with $3 million in Progress Village improvements and conditions The Board approved an agreement allowing developer MMI easements on county stormwater land in Progress Village in exchange for $3 million in community improvements and conditions tying improvements and permits to site work; residents urged stronger stormwater and road protections during public comment.

Hillsborough County's new deal with developer MMI promises $3 million in community improvements, but residents raise urgent concerns about flooding and road safety.

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County adopts HUD plan amendments, impact‑fee grandfathering and updates solicitation ordinance At time certain the board adopted substantial HUD annual action‑plan amendments, approved a grandfathering approach for water/wastewater impact fees for applicants in the queue, and repealed and replaced a solicitation‑in‑roadways ordinance to be content neutral and enforceable for safety.

Hillsborough County just made major moves to enhance affordable housing, protect ongoing projects from fee hikes, and ensure safer roadways with a revamped solicitation ordinance!

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Board OKs $24 million from CIT for infrastructure tied to USF's Fletcher District Commissioners approved a $24 million allocation from existing CIT funds to support infrastructure and public‑safety improvements tied to the Fletcher District development and USF campus growth, directing the county to negotiate an interlocal agreement with USF.

Hillsborough County just approved a groundbreaking $24 million investment to boost infrastructure and public safety in partnership with USF, paving the way for a safer, more connected campus experience!

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Tampa Bay Water warns drought will persist, reservoir half full and urges public conservation Board heard drought and supply updates: system deliveries averaged about 204 million gallons per day in January; reservoir storage measured about 7.56 billion gallons (roughly 50%); staff said they will rely more on groundwater and diesel generation if drought persists and reiterated one‑day‑per‑week watering restrictions.

Tampa Bay is facing a severe drought with reservoirs at half capacity, prompting urgent calls for water conservation and strict watering restrictions.

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Tampa Bay Water outlines phased PFAS and TOC treatment plan with multi‑hundred‑million price tag Staff told the board it will seek approval in April to begin phase 1 PFAS and TOC projects to meet federal PFAS limits; phase 1 PFAS capital costs were estimated at about $190 million (with ~$3 million/year O&M) and TOC phase 1 about $50 million (with ~$4 million/year O&M). Board discussion focused on timing, regulatory uncertainty and costs to ratepayers.

Tampa Bay Water is poised to invest nearly $240 million in a groundbreaking plan to tackle PFAS and TOC, but the clock is ticking as regulatory uncertainties loom.

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Hillsborough County zoning hearing reviews multiple rezoning and plan‑development requests At a Feb. 23 zoning hearing master meeting, county staff and applicants presented several rezoning and plan‑development requests — from a six‑unit apartment rezoning and a neighborhood dance‑studio PD to contractor‑office rezonings and a large industrial PD expansion — with staff generally recommending approval subject to conditions; no formal board votes were taken at the hearing.

Hillsborough County is buzzing with potential growth as a recent zoning hearing reviewed exciting plans ranging from cozy apartments to expansive industrial spaces!

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County approves $71.15M contract modification for Gibsonton septic-to-sewer conversion The board approved a second GMP modification to Rickman Construction's contract for the Gibsonton septic-to-sewer conversion, raising the total to $71,148,144.92, adding ~39 homes and multiple commercial/mobile-home connections; funding includes $8 million in CIP and $2 million in EPA grant reimbursement.

Hillsborough County just approved a staggering $71.15 million contract modification that will expand sewer access to over 100 homes and businesses in Gibsonton!

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Founder of Florida Recovery Schools tells Circuit 13 board her program reduced overdoses and invites professional training Tina Miller, founder of Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, presented program outcomes to the Circuit 13 board, described three local recovery high schools and invited stakeholders to a free March 7 training in Clearwater; she requested community support (transportation, referrals) for students.

Tina Miller's Florida Recovery Schools have achieved an astonishing zero overdoses and suicide attempts among enrolled students, transforming lives one day at a time.

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EPC debuts searchable public data portal to streamline records access EPC staff demonstrated a new public data portal hosted on epchc.org that makes 16 datasets searchable, updates nightly, offers quick/advanced/map search functions and provides downloadable project documents; staff emphasized it does not replace formal public-records requests and has limitations on older or email records.

The EPC has launched a groundbreaking public data portal that allows anyone to effortlessly search for projects and access crucial documents—now you can find the information you need in just a few clicks!

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Commissioners approve multiple small‑scale plan amendments and rezonings, including backing local trucking business The board approved a series of small‑scale comprehensive plan amendments and concurrent rezonings—many with unanimous 7‑0 votes—including a remanded item allowing a family trucking business to expand storage and dispatch operations, citing staff support and substantial community backing.

Hillsborough County commissioners just approved several key zoning changes, including a major boost for a beloved local trucking business, thanks to strong community support!

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Circuit 13 reports higher enrollment rates and ongoing work to standardize pre‑arrest citation handling Subcommittees reported improved school enrollment rates for youth under supervision (noting a rise to 95% in one September snapshot), progress on pre‑arrest delinquency citation referrals (HCSO yields over 80% referrals), and plans to draft a JACC SOP modeled on Pinellas County practices to reduce missed diversion opportunities.

Circuit 13 is making strides in youth justice with school enrollment rates hitting 95% and over 80% of law enforcement referrals now leading to diversion services!

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EPC legal staff outlines 2026 bills affecting coastal resiliency, easements and local enforcement EPC counsel Beth Lee summarized bills tracked during the 2026 legislative session, including nature-based coastal resiliency bills (SB 302, HB 1035), sovereign-immunity proposals (HB 145, SB 1366), wetland buffer language (HB 479, SB 718), conservation-easement release measures and public-records timing bills.

EPC's Beth Lee reveals critical updates on legislative bills that could reshape Florida’s coastal resilience and water management strategies!

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Circuit 13 advisory board forms Innovation Zone subcommittee to design juvenile-justice pilots The Circuit 13 Advisory Board approved creation of an Innovation Zone Subcommittee and appointed Conchita Canty Jones as chair to develop measurable pilot projects under Florida Statute 98.668, targeting issues such as workforce linkages and youth homelessness.

The Circuit 13 Advisory Board has taken a bold step by forming an Innovation Zone Subcommittee, led by Conchita Canty Jones, to tackle pressing youth issues like homelessness and workforce linkages through innovative pilot projects.

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Hillsborough tourism leaders say first-quarter bed-tax collections lag year ago; timing tied to hurricane-season effects At the Feb. 12 Tourist Development Council meeting, staff reported first-quarter bed-tax outlays outpaced collections and that 3¢ collections were about 17% below the prior year, a difference officials attributed largely to last year’s hurricane-season timing and not an underlying long-term decline.

Hillsborough County's bed-tax collections are lagging behind last year, but experts say not to panic—hurricane season's timing may be the key factor!

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EPC details wetland delineation process, mitigation options and bank-credit limits EPC Wetlands Division staff explained how wetland boundaries are set under Florida Administrative Code 62-340, described mitigation options (on-site, off-site, bank credits), and told commissioners how Senate Bill 492 affects mitigation-bank credit release and out-of-basin purchases.

Discover how new legislative changes and mitigation strategies are reshaping wetland management in Hillsborough County!

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Hillsborough commissioners transmit 118‑acre Lithia plan amendment after wide public opposition The Board voted 7‑0 to transmit HCCPA 25‑22, a proposed change of 118.75 acres from agricultural rural to Residential‑1, to state agencies for review after more than two hours of testimony from residents who warned of traffic, school capacity, water and septic risks, and loss of farmland.

Hillsborough County residents are raising alarm bells as the Board of County Commissioners votes 7-0 to advance a controversial plan that could transform 118.75 acres of farmland into residential development, despite overwhelming public opposition.

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