Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough County Office of Neighborhood Relations is now accepting applications for its 2014 Neighborhood Mini- Grant Program to strengthen the Tampa Bay communities.

Up to $2,500 Mini-grant awards will be available to assist and lend a helping hand in improving any Hillsborough County neighborhood or civic association, homeowner association (HOA) or neighborhood watch group recognized by a local law enforcement agency.  For-profit entities, non- neighborhood groups, and HOA’s controlled by developers are not eligible to apply.

Riverview, Florida -- The Florida Forest Service will be conducting a prescribed burn today, April 23 at 12560 Rhodine Road in Riverview.

Officials say the burn will last one day. The purpose of the burn is for ecological site management and hazardous fuels reduction.

For more information, residents should contact the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department at 813-672-7876.

Highlands County, Florida-- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Ridge Rangers Program and Highlands Hammock State Park are looking for volunteers to help restore scrub jay habitat at the park on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. Volunteers can sign up for one or both days.