Congratulations to our winner, Sybil and Gilbert Johnson of 4014 Eagles Nest! Don’t forget to nominate your neighbors and their beautiful yards for the chance at an ACE Hardware Gift Card, a free month from the Campo Family YMCA, and recognition in The Bloomingdale Gazette.
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TAMPA, Fla. (June 2, 2026) – WUSF this week was honored to win five regional Edward R. Murrow awards, including the top honor for overall excellence. This is the second year in a row the station received the award, which recognizes work from the entire news team. WUSF Reporter Nancy Guan won two awards for her work on immigration, one in the hard news category and another for excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion. WUSF’s “Your Florida” team that covers Florida state government won for excellence in innovation. As well, digital producer Meleah Lyden took home top honors in the sports reporting category for a feature on a golf course’s legacy for Tampa’s Black community. The Murrow awards recognize journalism excellence produced in local and national broadcasting newsrooms, and they are considered the most prestigious broadcast journalism awards in the United States. WUSF competes in the Large Market Radio division in Region 13, which includes news stations in Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. WUSF’s news coverage winning honors: — Overall Excellence: A compilation of some of the best work produced by WUSF in 2025 — Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Coverage of immigration issues — Excellence in Innovation: Your Florida’s team coverage of state government — Sports reporting: Swinging through history: How a golf course shaped Tampa’s Black community |
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Michael Cooper is shown helping junior golfer Terrence Cole in the 1990s. SOURCE: WUSF These regional awards follow last year when WUSF won a national Murrow Award for overall station excellence, with WUSF competing against broadcasters from every corner of the nation. That award recognized the station’s performance in covering a number of tumultuous events in 2024. “Our exceptional journalists continue to attract accolades and recognition at the highest level of the news-gathering profession, and we are tremendously proud of them,” said WUSF General Manager Leslie Laney. A non-profit broadcaster licensed to the University of South Florida, WUSF is this region’s home for NPR, blending reports from around the world with local news stories. The local team of journalists is focused on the mission of serving the residents of Florida with clear and objective news and information broadcast on radio, online and mobile. |
Event Updates
With the new year in full swing, we’re looking to update how we get the word out about our increased visibility in the neighborhood. Check out the Events tab on the left hand side of the navigation to see our full roster of events, and come back often as we update regularly!
Service Hours for Students
If you’re looking for a little help within your organization and want to offer service hours, make sure to reach out to Mindy Edgeman at Bloomingdale High School. She can help navigate you through the process so our students get the hours they need for Florida Bright Futures, and you get the most assistance from our Bloomingdale students.
Make Your Voice Heard
It’s no secret there’s a lot of changes going on in our neck of the woods. Stay abreast of what’s happening through our monthly meetings, where we invite those in the community to hear proposed intiatives from guest speakers, find out new events, and talk to our BNA board. We’re here to serve, and would love to have you with us on this journey!
Road Closures? Know Before You Go
Keep tabs on which roads are open and closed as the county begins construction on the new water pipeline. You can find closure dates and more information at https://southhillsboroughpipeline.com/
June 23 / BNA Monthly Meeting / 7 p.m. / Bloomingdale Regional Library
July 21 / Music Bingo / 7 p.m. / J.F. Kicks
July 28 / BNA Monthly Meeting / 7 p.m. / Bloomingdale Regional Library
As electric scooters, mini bikes and small motorized vehicles become increasingly common in neighborhoods across Bloomingdale, residents are raising concerns about safety on local roads and sidewalks.
Many community members say they have noticed an increase in reckless riding, especially in residential areas where children walk, bike and play outdoors. Concerns include speeding through neighborhoods, weaving between cars and riding motorized vehicles on sidewalks not designed for high-speed traffic.
According to Deputy Clifford Fletcher of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, many riders may not realize that certain vehicles are not legally permitted on sidewalks or roads.
“Any scooter over 55cc or goes more than 20 mph is not allowed on road or sidewalk,” Fletcher said. “Electric peddle bike can be on sidewalk or roadway.”
With schools set to release for summer within the next month, residents say the issue becomes even more urgent. Warmer weather and increased free time often lead to more young riders using electric scooters, mini 4-wheelers and other small motorized vehicles throughout neighborhoods.
Safety officials warn that reckless riding can increase the risk of accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Sidewalks are designed to protect walkers from traffic, but high-speed motorized vehicles can create dangerous situations, especially in crowded neighborhoods or near parks and schools.
Residents are encouraging riders and parents to become familiar with Hillsborough County regulations and to prioritize safe, responsible riding practices as summer approaches.
A massive thank you to all our neighbors who came out to the food truck rally on April 25. The BNA is shifting for the summer into Bingo – a cooler indoor activity that still benefits our community and helps our friends at Seeds of Hope. We can’t wait to have you join us!
Event Updates
With the new year in full swing, we’re looking to update how we get the word out about our increased visibility in the neighborhood. Check out the Events tab on the left hand side of the navigation to see our full roster of events, and come back often as we update regularly!
Service Hours for Students
If you’re looking for a little help within your organization and want to offer service hours, make sure to reach out to Mindy Edgeman at Bloomingdale High School. She can help navigate you through the process so our students get the hours they need for Florida Bright Futures, and you get the most assistance from our Bloomingdale students.
Make Your Voice Heard
It’s no secret there’s a lot of changes going on in our neck of the woods. Stay abreast of what’s happening through our monthly meetings, where we invite those in the community to hear proposed intiatives from guest speakers, find out new events, and talk to our BNA board. We’re here to serve, and would love to have you with us on this journey!
Road Closures? Know Before You Go
Keep tabs on which roads are open and closed as the county begins construction on the new water pipeline. You can find closure dates and more information at https://southhillsboroughpipeline.com/
May 26 / BSHS Graduation / 3 p.m. / Florida State Fairgrounds
May 29 / Last Day of School
June 23 / BNA Monthly Meeting / 7 p.m. / Bloomingdale Regional Library
Home of the Galgays.
Congratulations to our winner, Toni and Peter Galgay of 3705 Hollowwood Dr! Don’t forget to nominate your neighbors and their beautiful yards for the chance at an ACE Hardware Gift Card, a free month from the Campo Family YMCA, and recognition in The Bloomingdale Gazette.
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer recognized VoteHillsborough High School Voter Registration Champions at yesterday’s School Board meeting.
The Supervisor of Elections Office holds voter registration drives in high schools every fall and spring semester.
The seven schools recognized for having the most successful voter registration drives this academic year were Brandon High School, Durant High School, East Bay High School, Gaither High School, Jefferson High School, Newsome High School and the Grand Champion — Sumner High School.
This recognition went to those schools in which more than 25% of the senior class population or more than 150 students registered to vote during the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections voter registration drive at their school. Sumner High School, the Grand Champion, had both the highest percentage and the highest total number of registrations, with 321 students registering.
