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News & Public Notices

News Tampa Police

Incident Date/Time: Approximately 4:08 p.m. on April 9, 2024 Incident Location: 1900 block of N. Ola Ave On April 9, 2024, at approximately 4:08 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of N. Ola…

News Tampa Police

To our Tampa community, The Tampa Police Department is deeply concerned about gun violence, especially when young members of our community are involved. Although there was an overall decrease in…

News General, News Water Department

For the first time in the Tampa Water Department's history, a construction team has been formed as a proactive approach to combat soaring construction costs. As the city works to complete critical…

News Development & Economic Opportunity, News General, News Mayor Office

Mayor Jane Castor today announced the coming departure of our Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, Nicole Travis. Travis, who has been in the leadership role since January 2022,…

News General, News Sustainability & Resilience, News Water Department

Faced with an ongoing rain deficit, Tampa is kicking off “Water Conservation Month” with a community fair aimed at reducing customers’ water use. The Tampa Water Department’s water conservation and…

News General, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

With April showers on the horizon, and just months away from hurricane season, the City of Tampa is grateful to learn U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) has secured nearly a million dollars in…

News Convention Center, News General

Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has been nominated for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the second year in a row. The…

News Internal Audit

Tampa Fire Rescue Communications is responsible for receiving and then dispatching calls for fire and medical services. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

News General, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

The City of Tampa is announcing stricter rules surrounding the use of shared eScooters/eBikes (micro mobility vehicles) citywide.  Starting on April 1st, riders MUST park their…

News Development & Economic Opportunity, News General, News Mayor Office

A snapshot of Tampa's evolving and growing economy is now available at the click of a button. The City of Tampa has launched its first interactive online tool where stakeholders can view the general…

News Tampa Police

Incident Date/Time: March 27, 2024 at approximately 2:40 p.m. Incident Location: Westshore Plaza (250 Westshore Plaza) Tampa police detectives made quick arrests following a shooting in the parking…

News City Council, News Development & Economic Opportunity, News General, News Housing and Community Development

As housing affordability remains a top issue for residents and those hoping to move to the area, the City of Tampa is taking major steps to address long-term housing development and preservation.…

News Convention Center

The Southeast Produce Council and its exhibitors donated 60,233 pounds of fresh produce after the Southern Exposure Retail & Food Service Conference & Expo, held at the Tampa Convention…

News General, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

Tampa Bay Airfest 2024 soars into MacDill Air Force Base this weekend, bringing with it extreme thrills and extreme traffic. Upwards of 150,000 visitors are expected to attend the free two day-event…

News City Council

Councilman Luis Viera, alongside State Senator Jay Collins and Tammy Zell of the American Legion Auxiliary, will lead a flag raising ceremony to honor the memory and sacrifice of PFC Hugh Gilbert “…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Police Department arrested a 21-year-old male in connection to a shooting at a parking garage along the 1500 block of East 5th Avenue. Around 2:50 am, officers on patrol…

News General, News Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department, in the process of hiring seasonal lifeguards for the summer, is putting its Rookie School Pre-Test on display -- and opening the pool to members of the media who…

News City Council, News General, News Parks and Recreation

Vila Brothers Park in Tampa will soon honor a community advocate and champion of West Tampa with the official naming of its dog park.   The naming of the "Sandra de Diego Sanchez Dog Park," lead by…

News Tampa Police

VIDEO LINK On March 16th, 2024, just after 4:00 pm, Tampa Police Officers were dispatched to a call of smoke coming from a home located at 3006 E. Chipco St. Responding officers were informed that a…

News General, News Mayor Office

Street Renaming Ceremony to Honor James "Jim" Urbanski, Former President of Tampa Tribune The City of Tampa is pleased to announce a special event honoring…

News Convention Center

Tampa’s largest home show is returning to the Tampa Convention Center Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. The Tampa Home Show is free and open to the public. Homeowners in Tampa Bay can get…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Wastewater

In its latest effort to update the vital infrastructure that keeps Tampa healthy and safe, the Department of Wastewater is proud to announce the completion of a new facility at the City’s treatment…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department helicopter played a key role in the swift and safe apprehension of two individuals involved in reckless driving and a street intersection takeover. VIDEO LINK In the…

News General, News Solid Waste

With more than 34 million pounds of recyclables collected every year in the City of Tampa, the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will be celebrating Global Recycling…

News General, News Solid Waste

In observance of the Spring Holiday, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024.  The revised collection schedule is as follows:  Residential Customers who normally receive…