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News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting on the 2600 block of E 111th Ave. On Sunday, January 8, 2023, just before 2 PM, officers were called to a residence for a reported…

News Tampa Police

Just before 10 PM on Sunday evening, January 9, 2022, Shot Spotter technology detected the sound of multiple gunshots in the area of 19th Street and 28th Avenue, prompting Tampa Police officers to…

News General, News Transportation and Stormwater Services, News Wastewater, News Water Department

Tampa Water Department crews and contractors are busy working to fix citywide damage triggered by the late December cold snap.   Between December 26, 2022, and December 30, 2022, the Tampa Water…

News Tampa Police

A 13-year-old has been arrested related to a shooting that occurred at Curtis Hixon Park on Sunday. At approximately 8:48 PM on Sunday, January 1, 2023, two teenagers were involved in a verbal…

News Tampa Police

Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today the results of the United States Attorney’s Office’s ongoing efforts to fight violent crime through its partnership with the Tampa…

News Convention Center

By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center The Tampa Convention Center team strives to provide excellent service for its clients. In 2022, we were proud to achieve a 91…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police are  investigating a shooting that took place at Curtis Hixon Park on Sunday. Just before 9PM, officers were dispatched to the report of someone who had been shot.  Officers arrived to…

News Tampa Police

Just after 5 p.m. yesterday, a helicopter, carrying a pilot & three passengers, was on the approach to land at Peter O. Knight Airport following a tour. The pilot and the passengers reportedly…

News Convention Center

By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center Tampa Convention Center is preparing for its busiest year in history in 2023 and reflecting on the biggest event trends for…

News Convention Center

By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center The new Executive Director of Tampa Convention Center, David Ingram, was featured by the TV news station Fox 13 in Tampa,…

News General, News Solid Waste

The City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will offer curbside pickup of natural Christmas trees following the Christmas and New Year's Holidays.  At no…

News General, News Solid Waste

In observance of New Year’s Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023. Residential Customers will be affected as follows: Monday, January 2, 2023: No collection will take…

News Tampa Police

On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, the Tampa Police Department terminated an officer after an internal investigation determined he had violated multiple departmental policies while booking an inmate into…

News General, News Water Department

As residents brace for what could be the coldest Christmas in decades, the Tampa Water Department is taking a proactive approach to make sure our service continues to run, uninterrupted through the…

News Tampa Police

An 80-year-old victim struck by a vehicle on Sunday, December 18, 2022, later rescued by first responders and good samaritans, passed away from her injuries at a local hospital on the afternoon of…

News Convention Center

By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center Tampa Convention Center employees got into the season of giving and participated in the City of Tampa Holiday Food Basket…

News Tampa Police

A warrant for the arrest of Antonio Brown on a charge of domestic violence is no longer active as of December 20, 2022. The Tampa Police Department stands firmly in its decision to thoroughly…

News General, News Solid Waste

A new collection schedule is now available for Christmas and New Year’s holidays. In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2022, and Monday,…

News Tampa Police

Santa's helpers, dressed as Tampa Police officers, gifted new toys to hundreds of children in need at various locations in Tampa on Thursday, December 21, 2022. The annual giveaway known as "Santa's…

News Tampa Police

With the help of good Samaritans, a Tampa Police officer helped rescue an elderly woman and a young child trapped beneath a vehicle. Shortly after 1:30 PM on Sunday, December 18, 2022, Tampa Police…

News Internal Audit

The Risk Management Division of Human Resources is responsible for processing claims from citizens through its Claims Office. The report in its entirety can be viewed on Tampagov.net.

News Art and Cultural Affairs, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation

Tampa Parks and Recreation is set to officially open another fully inclusive and sensory-friendly playground, funded by the City of Tampa and approved by the Tampa City Council. The New Tampa All…

News Convention Center

By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center Tampa Convention Center Sales and Marketing Manager, Juan Lopez, received a prestigious award for being one of the most…

News General

The Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc., is gearing up its 2023 activities to celebrate the life and legacy of Civil Rights Activist the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Foundation kicks…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in locating a woman responsible for package thefts in South Tampa. Just before 4 PM on December 6, 2022, a woman was seen on a…