Air Pollution Precaution: Elevated Ozone Pollution Anticipated Through Dusk On May 17

The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC) has issued an air pollution PRECAUTION due to anticipated elevated levels of the pollutant Read on...

Online Summer Camp Registration Going On Now For Hillsborough County Parks

It’s not too late to register for summer camps at Hillsborough County parks. Registration is open now until camps are full, and can... Read on...

Repaving Of Salty Sol Boat Ramp Parking Lot To Begin May 21

Beginning Tuesday, May 21, portions of the parking lot at the Salty Sol Boat Ramp will be closed for resurfacing.

Starting with the east end of the lot, the repaving will take place in phases and be completed by mid-June,... Read on...

Public Meeting To Discuss Construction Of Sewage Pipeline In Area Of I-75, SR 674

The Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department has scheduled a public meeting on May 28 to discuss the construction of a new sewage pipeline in the area of Interstate 75 and State Road 674.

The $8 million project... Read on...

Carrollwood Cultural Center To Host An Upcoming Concert And Auditions For A Summer Musical

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, located at 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will soon host Jazz with Jim, featuring special guest Bonnie Quintana and auditions for a youth summer musical, HONK! Jr. For more... Read on...

Upcoming Events In June At Hillsborough County’s Parks And Recreation Centers

Join Hillsborough County’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department in June for fun and exciting programs.

Lettuce Lake Park Offers Weekend Activities For Everybody In June

What:... Read on...

Meet With Commissioner Beckner at His Community Office Hours - May 29

Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, Countywide, is hosting office hours in the community one Wednesday every month in locations around the county. These events provide residents the opportunity to... Read on...

Commissioners Seek Applications For Citizen Boards And Councils; Applications Due May 30, 2013

Hillsborough County Commissioners are seeking residents to serve on several County citizen advisory boards and councils. Residents interested in seeking appointment must be registered voters in Hillsborough County. These are... Read on...

Hillsborough Commissioner Sandra Murman Hosts Morning Coffee in South Tampa on May 10th

Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra L. Murman, District 1, and her staff welcome this opportunity to meet residents, have coffee, and discuss their thoughts and concerns on various projects and community issues taking... Read on...

Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award To Be Presented To Plant High School Student On May 15

What: Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award
When: Wednesday, May 15 at 9 a.m.
Where: County Center, 2nd Floor Boardroom, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in downtown... Read on...

Carrollwood Cultural Center’s Summer Concert Series Kicks Off On May 31

The Carrollwood Cultural Center is getting ready to sing the blues, laugh out loud, get a little bit country, and reminisce about the good ol’ days this summer with its 2013 Summer Concert Series.

Blues and... Read on...

Carrollwood Cultural Center To Offer New Photography And Monotype Printmaking Workshops

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, located at 4537 Lowell Road, will offer new photography and monotype printmaking workshops in May and June. Workshops will be taught by photographer George Wilson and artist Gainor Roberts. ... Read on...

Hillsborough County Celebrates Older Americans Month With Host Of Activities

Hillsborough County will celebrate and honor our community’s senior citizens during Older Americans Month in May. Since 1963, communities across the nation have joined in the annual commemoration of Older Americans Month to... Read on...

Enjoy Fabulous FREE Programs @ Your Library® This May!

Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for interesting, entertaining and informative programs for the entire family this May. For a comprehensive look at library programming, visit hcplc.org and select a library location.

Some Campsites Temporarily Closed For Renovation At Lithia Springs and Edward Medard Parks

Hillsborough County is conducting electrical and plumbing upgrades at the Lithia Springs and Medard Parks campground sites through August. During this time, one of the two loops (22 campsites) at each Park will be closed at... Read on...

Hillsborough County Animal Services Celebrates National Pet Week At County Libraries

In celebration of National Pet Week, also known as Be Kind To Animals Week, May 5 - 12, Hillsborough County Animal Services is partnering with Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for an adult lecture... Read on...

Upcoming Events In May At Hillsborough County’s Parks And Recreation Centers

Join Hillsborough County’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department in May for fun and exciting programs.

What: Florida Special Olympics State Equestrian Championships
When: Friday, May 3 from 6 p... Read on...

May Events At Carrollwood Cultural Center

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, located at 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present special art and musical events in May. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.carrollwoodcenter.org, call 813-269-1310, or visit the Center’s Box Office.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Tips On Avoiding Fires During This Dry Season

From January to April of this year, approximately 1,100 wildfires have destroyed more than 22,000 acres of land in Florida. As we reach the height of the dry season, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is urging residents to... Read on...

New Online Registration Available For Hillsborough County Summer Camps

New Online Registration Available For Hillsborough County Summer Camps

For the first time ever, Hillsborough County is proud to offer online registration for Parks, Recreation and Conservation programs. Read on...

Dig Into Summer Camps At County Parks

With summer just around the corner, this is the perfect time to plan for your children to dig into summer by attending a camp at Hillsborough County’s Parks. Parks summer camps will be held weekdays from June 17 –... Read on...

Hillsborough County Celebrates April As Water Conservation Month

Hillsborough County Commissioners will declare April as Water Conservation Month in Hillsborough County during their regular board meeting on April 17, 2013.

April is designated as Water Conservation Month as it’s... Read on...

Public Meeting To Discuss Sun City Mobile Home Park Water Pipeline Construction

The Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department has scheduled a public meeting on Tuesday, April 23, to discuss a project that connects the Sun City Utilities Water System (Sun City Mobile Home Park) to Hillsborough... Read on...

Two County Parks’ Trails Closing Temporarily To Allow For Park Improvements

The Bobcat Trail at Upper Tampa Bay Regional Park and the paved trail at Flatwoods Wilderness Regional Park are closing temporarily to allow for park improvement activities to take place.

Hillsborough County Parks,... Read on...

2013 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo Encourages Residents To Survive, Thrive And Stay Alive

What: 2013 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo
When: Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave. in Tampa

Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa, in partnership... Read on...

County Aging Services Hosting Let’s Move Fun Walks For Local Senior Citizens In 2013

Hillsborough County Aging Services is kicking off a fun new monthly exercise and wellness program for local senior citizens starting in April called Let’s Move! The program features themed one-mile walks, snacks and related... Read on...

Hillsborough County Libraries Selected As A Pilot Site For A National Oral History Archival Program

The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries was selected by the American Library Association Public Programs Office, in partnership with StoryCorps, as one of the 10 public libraries to participate in the StoryCorps @... Read on...

Hillsborough County’s Tap Water Rates Best In The Area

On the hunt for the best drinking water? Bag the bottled stuff. Put away the Perrier.

Hillsborough County has snagged top honors for the best tap water in a regional contest sponsored by the Florida Section of the... Read on...

Public Meeting To Discuss Project To Replace Valves On Water Pipelines In Riverglen

The Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department has scheduled a public meeting on Thursday, April 4, to discuss a project to make improvements to the water distribution system infrastructure in the Riverglen subdivision... Read on...

Public Meeting To Discuss Water Pipeline Construction On Clemons Road

The Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department has scheduled a public meeting on April 2 to discuss a project that will improve water quality and fire protection for residents in the area of Clemons Road, Parsons... Read on...

Some Items To Be Taken In Smaller Quantities At Chemicals & Electronics Collections Centers

Doing some spring cleaning? If your plans include a trip to one of Hillsborough County’s Household Chemicals & Electronics Collections Centers, you should know that beginning April 1, there will be new limits on the... Read on...

Hillsborough County Offers Benefits CheckUp For Older Adults

Are you a senior who is having trouble paying for medical care, property taxes, or food? If so, you should visit one of Hillsborough County’s Senior Centers for a free Benefits CheckUp to see if you qualify for assistance.... Read on...

Hillsborough County Lawn Watering Returns To One Day A Week, Effective March 13

Effective March 13, tighter water restrictions will be in effect in Hillsborough County. That includes limiting lawn watering to once a week.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board enacted... Read on...

Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available For Businesses To Support County Park Events

Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is seeking sponsorships from local businesses for the following events.

• Event: Bingo and Brunch
Date: Once a month beginning March... Read on...

Tampa Bay Senior Games Seeks Sponsors

Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is seeking sponsorships from local businesses for the 2013 Annual Tampa Bay Senior Games. This 2-week long event will be held Oct. 7 - Oct. 18 at various... Read on...

County Offers Free Activities, Daily Meals For Older Adults

Calling Hillsborough County’s older adult citizens – is your new year’s resolution to eat better, exercise more, and have more fun? If so, Hillsborough County Aging Services can help.

Aging Services offers a free daily... Read on...

County Commissioners Award New Contracts For Collection Of Garbage And Recyclables

Hillsborough County Commissioners today (Jan. 24) awarded new contracts for the collection of garbage and recyclables in the County’s service areas. This award caps a successful competitive bidding effort that will lower... Read on...

Carrollwood Cultural Center Announces Its Spring Classic Music Series For January - April

The Carrollwood Cultural Center’s Spring Classical Music Series will kick off Jan. 12 and continue throughout April. Performances will range from local pianists to world renowned music artists.

Senior Programs at Hillsborough County At Northdale And Roy Haynes Park

Hillsborough County offers a variety of programs for seniors to help them keep active, healthy, social and engaged in their community. The following senior programs are offered at Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in... Read on...

County Commissioners Unanimously Choose Automated 2-1-1 Garbage Collection Option

Calling the bid process a “home run” for County garbage customers, Hillsborough County Commissioners voted unanimously today (Jan. 10), during a special workshop, to select a new service option that will bring automation... Read on...

Hillsborough County Libraries Celebrate Florida Culture

Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries will join the entire state in celebrating the different cultures that thrive together in Florida during Viva Florida 500, the... Read on...

Portions Of Alderman's Ford Park Trail To Be Temporarily Closed Starting Jan. 2

Hillsborough County announces that portions of the trail at Alderman's Ford Regional Park, 9625 Canoe Launch Loop... Read on...

Carrollwood Cultural Center Announces Big Entertainment For 2013

The Carrollwood Cultural Center welcomes 2013 with a calendar full of events, including: folk music chorus, comedy show, theatrical performances, and many concerts by well-known singers and songwriters.

Southeast County Landfill Sinkhole Event Update - December 11, 2012

Remediation Actions
• A contractor has been selected though a competitive bid process to complete Stage 4 - final remediation/additional grouting.
• The last of the grouting work will be conducted in a pattern around the... Read on...

County Selects Projects For Historic Preservation Challenge Grant

Hillsborough County Commissioners today (Dec. 5) agreed to award more than $1.2 million to several local groups, companies and venues to support historic preservation projects. The grants are offered through the County’s... Read on...

Hillsborough County Is One Of The Nation’s Top Agricultural Producers

Agriculture continues to be a vital mainstay of Hillsborough County’s economy, as shown by the 2011 agriculture sales and acreage estimates released this week by the Hillsborough County Agriculture Industry Development... Read on...

County To Further Reduce Building-Related Permit Fees, Create Customer-Friendly Fee Structure

As part of its continuing commitment to stimulate the local economy, the Hillsborough County Commission voted (on Nov. 15, 2012) to reduce building and construction-related fees by an additional 10 percent through Dec. 31,... Read on...

Seminole Heights Branch Library Closing At End Of October For Construction Of New, Expanded Facility

Seminole Heights Branch Library, located at 4711 Central Ave. in Tampa, will close at the end of the day on Wednesday, Oct. 31, for the demolition and construction of a new replacement library. This heavily-used neighborhood... Read on...

Fitch Ratings Upgrades Hillsborough County Utility Bonds To AAA

Global rating agency Fitch Ratings announced today that it has upgraded Hillsborough County’s water and wastewater utility system revenue bonds from AA+, to AAA. The rating outlook is Stable.

Strong system management is... Read on...

Hillsborough County Taking Part In National School Lunch And Breakfast Program

Hillsborough County Department of Family and Aging Services will be a sponsor of the National School Lunch Program for the 2012-13 school year. Eligible children will receive meals at no cost. The program is administered... Read on...

Hillsborough County's Small Business Job Creation Program Produces More Than 100 Jobs

Small businesses in Hillsborough County continue to take advantage of the County’s Job Creation Incentive Program. Since the Board of County Commissioners launched the Small Business Job Creation Program in March 2011, 114... Read on...

New Option to Bundle & Unbundle New Residential Construction Permits

Beginning on Feb. 4, 2013, Hillsborough County will offer an enhanced option for the permitting of new:
-- Single family homes
-- Townhouse
-- Model homes
-- Villas

At the time of the submittal of the permit... Read on...

Enjoy Fabulous FREE Programs @ Your Library® This May!

Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for interesting, entertaining and informative programs for the entire family this May. For a comprehensive look at library programming, visit hcplc.org and select a library location.

Hillsborough County Libraries Selected As A Pilot Site For A National Oral History Archival Program

The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries was selected by the American Library Association Public Programs Office, in partnership with StoryCorps, as one of the 10 public libraries to participate in the StoryCorps @... Read on...

Hillsborough County Libraries Celebrate Florida Culture

Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries will join the entire state in celebrating the different cultures that thrive together in Florida during Viva Florida... Read on...