Observer News

06/01/2026

Prepare today and recover faster by knowing how to keep your family safe before and after a hurricane. Hillsborough County is ready to help residents to do just that.
Residents are invited to take part in a hands-on, family friendly Disaster and Recovery Community Expo, 9 a.m. - noon Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Feeding Tampa Bay, 3624 Causeway Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619.
The expo is designed to help attendees strengthen their disaster readiness and accelerate post storm recovery. County departments and community partners will provide an interactive learning experience suitable for all ages.
Attendees will receive:
• Up-close views of County emergency vehicles and disaster response equipment
• One-on-one conversations with the Office of Emergency Management and other County departments
• Guidance on what to include in a hurricane preparedness kit
•Informative breakout sessions on El Niño, rapid storm intensification, and new flood insurance updates
• Step-by-step information on applying for the County's Rebuilding for Tomorrow federal funding for housing recovery
• Opportunities to connect with community partners
• Engaging learning experience for children and adults through touch-a-truck tours
Hurricane supplies giveaways
For more information on disaster preparedness, visit HCFL.gov/StaySafe.

06/01/2026

🚧 time! We’re headed over to the Ruskin area with this resurfacing project.

Our Public Works team is resurfacing 24th Street Southeast from the dead end to East College Avenue. This project is a part of the Roadway Pavement Preservation Program, which includes condition inspection, routine repairs, preventative maintenance treatments, and road repaving projects.

This project is scheduled for completion in mid-2026! 🚗

05/29/2026

The East Bay High School Band will host a community car show on Saturday, June 6, at East Bay High School, 7710 Old Big Bend Road in Gibsonton.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with participating vehicles allowed to arrive beginning at 8 a.m. Registration is $15 per vehicle.
The show is open to all makes and models, including classic cars, Jeeps, trucks, high-performance vehicles, modified vehicles and motorcycles. Organizers say all vehicles are welcome.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the East Bay High School Band program.
Attendees can expect awards in several categories, possible giveaways, music, school spirit, vendors, food and drinks, and family-friendly community fun.
For updates and additional information, follow the East Bay Band on Facebook and Instagram at .

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

By LINDA CHION KENNEY [email protected] Voracious consumers of mosquito larvae are ripe for the asking next month in Lithia, at

05/28/2026

By LOIS KINDLE [email protected] Representatives of the Campaign Against Human Trafficking SouthShore were recently on hand to honor 14 graduates

05/28/2026

By LOIS KINDLE [email protected] Even though the Florida peninsula saw no hurricanes last year, experts continue to stress the importance

05/21/2026

By LOIS KINDLE [email protected] Chefs for Seniors, a nationwide personal chef service designed specifically for older adults, has served Sun

05/21/2026

By LOIS KINDLE [email protected] When school ends May 29, Girls of the World will open its first summer camp, running