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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor and Emergency Coordinator John Antapasis will address the media and answer questions regarding Hurricane Nicole.

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As a result of Hurricane Nicole, the City of Tampa is revising solid waste services.

The revised schedule is as follows: Residential collection will be affected. Garbage collection will be suspended…
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The City of Tampa will close city offices on Thursday due to Tropical Storm Nicole. Current forecasts indicate that Nicole will become a hurricane later today, with tropical storm force winds expected in the Tampa Bay Area later today into Thursday…
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Preparing for Subtropical Storm Nicole TAMPA, Fla. (Tuesday, November 8, 2022) -- Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, and John Antapasis, Emergency Coordinator will address what residents can…
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This year’s award winners are Tampa residents Tony Monk and Megan Etue. They created an inviting design with curb appeal and Florida-Friendly landscaping principles.
Download Video Cultivating a beautiful lawn takes a keen eye and know-how,…
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In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department's administrative offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022. Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Friday, November 11, 2022. The…
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Community members, Mayor Jane Castor, and the CRA board will take the next big step in the beautification and restoration of historic Ybor City with the unveiling of the East 7th Avenue Monument. This monument marks the east-end entrance of the…
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Tampa teens wanting to give back to their community and looking for a glimpse into the workings of City Hall are invited to apply for seats on the Mayor’s Youth Corps.
 
The Mayor’s Youth Corps is comprised of students in grades 9, 10,…
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE WHO: Tampa teens, their parents, and other interested individuals WHAT: Educational presentation on drug abuse awareness and prevention WHERE: Virtual…
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HURRICANE IAN RELIEF DRIVE DONATIONS TO DEPART TO FORT MYERS 80 pallets of donations to assist the survivors of Hurricane Ian​ Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp and Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport CEO, Todd Stepp, will be sending off two…
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Signing Ceremony to Take Place on October 21, 2022  Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa City Council will sign the Executive Order on Friday, October 21, officially designating Juneteenth as an official City of Tampa holiday at Perry…
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The Tampa Water Department will be holding its first Job Expo on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The department is actively recruiting for a wide range of talent, from entry-level applicants to seasoned professionals and technical experts. The job fair…
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As part of a multi-pronged approach to addressing our affordable housing crisis, the City of Tampa and the Tampa City Council are exploring zoning changes that would allow for more Accessory Dwelling Units.  Commonly referred to as "mother-…
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The City of Tampa will host a donation drive to help families impacted by Hurricane Ian. Drop-off sites will open across the city starting on Monday, October 17.  DROP-OFF SITES (HOURS: 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM)
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The City of Tampa's Solid Waste Department is asking residents to consider donating their unwanted electronics on Friday, October 14, for International E-Waste Day.  When discarded inappropriately, electronics can be dangerous…
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The City of Tampa will illuminate Old City Hall, the Tampa Riverwalk and downtown bridges in pink, teal and green tonight at 7:00 PM to show support for those facing Metastatic Breast Cancer. October 13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.…
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The Tampa Water Department is hosting a half-day event for 30 high school students in the ninth grade from King High School to learn about construction and water quality at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Plant.  This STEAM (Science,…
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 Mayor Jane Castor will celebrate National Walk to School Day by announcing Grady Elementary School as the newest location of her Crosswalks to Classrooms program.

The Mayor will join walk-to-school organization…
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Mayor Jane Castor is proud to announce that Tampa Parks & Recreation will have 49 pickleball courts available to the public by the end of 2023. This is in addition to the 13 indoor courts inside City of Tampa Community Centers.  …
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The City of Tampa needs your help in planning for the future of our community, including how we prepare and recover from storm events, grow in a sustainable way and improve quality of life.   Beginning Tuesday, Oct 11, city leaders will host a…
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LOCATION: Williams Park, 4362 E Osborne Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 
 
Representatives from City of Tampa, Hancock Whitney and KABOOM! will offer remarks at ribbon-cutting ceremony and will also be available for questions…
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Rewarding good work, and recruiting and retaining great employees is key, Mayor Jane Castor says  City of Tampa leaders and employees will gather Friday to celebrate the signing of historic employment contracts with the city’s three…
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Survey Reveals Around 90 Percent of Residents Recommend Tampa as a Place to Work, Open a Business Source: HCP Associates City of Tampa residents for the third straight year expressed overwhelming enthusiasm for their city as a place to live, work…
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Tampa Bay Rays Postseason Celebration at City Hall As the regular season ends and the AL Wild Card series begins this weekend, the City of Tampa is inviting fans to cheer on the Tampa Bay Rays with Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Bay Rays representatives…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor will provide an update on the Rental and Move-In Assistance Program and announce the reopening of the application portal. 
DATE: Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Community Members Invited to Share Input on West Tampa CRA Parking Study The West Tampa CRA includes the area roughly between the Hillsborough River, and Armenia Avenue, Columbus Drive, and Kennedy Boulevard, as shown in the map below. This Parking…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Mary O’Connor & Chief Barbara Tripp
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Emergency Operations Center…
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The Tampa Water Department is announcing the temporary switch to its water disinfection process to chlorine starting Monday, October 3 through Monday, October 24, 2022. This routine preventative measure had been previously delayed to accommodate…
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Tampa Solid Waste Department Revises Schedule Due to Hurricane Ian
As a result of the impacts of Hurricane Ian, City of Tampa solid waste services have been revised. The Solid Waste team members are first responders post-storm…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Mary O’Connor & Chief Barbara Tripp
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 5:30 PM CANCELED 
LOCATION: Emergency Operations Center, 711 E. Henderson Ave. Tampa, FL 33602
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 12:30 PM 
LOCATION: Meet outside the City of Tampa EOC (711 E.…
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Be aware of hazards, such as carbon monoxide poisoning, fire and electrocution. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use the generator.  FEMA's Generator Safety information
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MAYOR ANNOUNCES CLOSURES
TAMPA, Fla. (September 26, 2022) --  Under the direction of Mayor Jane Castor, all City of Tampa government offices will be closed starting Tuesday, September 27, 2022, until further notice.  At this time,…
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As a result of the impacts of Hurricane Ian, City of Tampa's solid waste services are being revised. Upon evaluation post-storm, updates on collection resumption will be shared. The revised schedule is as follows: Residential collection…
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The City of Tampa is opening 16 Tampa Parks & Recreation sites for Out of School Camp. This is at the direction of Mayor Jane Castor to assist families impacted by the closing of Hillsborough County Public Schools this week. On Monday,…
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Members of the public who have urgent questions regarding the storm can call the City of Tampa's Citizen Information Line for immediate assistance. The call center will be activated Monday, September 26 at noon and run until 8:00 p.m. Lines will…
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Mayor Jane Castor will be available to speak about the City of Tampa's efforts to ensure the community is prepared for potential severe weather on Sunday, September 25 at 9:15 AM at the MacFarlane Park Sandbag Distribution Site. In…
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Attorney General Ashley Moody today activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline with Tropical Storm Ian approaching the state. The activation comes following Governor Ron DeSantis’s state-of-emergency declaration for 24 counties. In areas covered by…
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Watch Video City of Tampa Logistics & Asset Management Team finishes a day of fuel inventory and generator top-offs to ensure the City of Tampa has a sufficient supply of fuel & power in the case of a storm. The City of Tampa is preparing…
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The City of Tampa is urging residents to collect and properly dispose of yard waste ahead of potential severe weather expected in the coming days. City of Tampa Stormwater Service employee removes yard waste from the Hubert Drainage System in South…
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The Tampa Water Department called in a specialized dive team on Tuesday and Wednesday to remove two underwater valves, helping increase water flow and provide drinking water to the public. The valves are between and 3 and 4.5 feet wide. Crews needed…
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The City of Tampa is continuing to work with state and local partners to monitor the developments of a tropical wave in the Southeastern Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center has forecasted a high chance of tropical development of this system…
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Mayor Jane Castor Statement on City Charter Review
"I strongly oppose any changes to Tampa's City Charter, which establishes the form of government that has served us well for 49 years and led to the stability and prosperity we enjoy today.…
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WHO: Tampa teens, their parents, and other interested individuals
WHAT: Educational presentation on teen depression and suicide prevention
WHERE: Virtual Conference (Zoom) – email…
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City employees (and family) volunteering to keep our coastline clean. What is Coastal Cleanup Day?  The international effort brings together volunteers from more than 150 countries to clean up trash littering our beaches and waterways.  …
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The Tampa Water Department will be purchasing water from Tampa Bay Water (TBW) for several weeks beginning on Monday, September 19, 2022.
 
Why this purchase is necessary:  To facilitate planned…
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Tampa Water Department staff gave children at Temple Crest Park a chance to use their scientific skills to monitor the water in the Hillsborough River. 
Event information: The after-school demonstration was held ahead of World Water…
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Today, the City of Tampa will celebrate the one-year anniversary of FIX IT FAST, an initiative allowing residents to have repairs such as potholes made within 72-hours after filing a report. The FIX IT FAST Program focuses on delivering timely and…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa are sending a strong message to tree-cutting businesses, builders and residents that everyone needs to protect Tampa’s acclaimed tree canopy from reckless destruction.
 
Three years after a tree-…
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A $100,000 grant from AmeriCorps will help place more grandparent volunteers in classrooms Teachers and students at a local school are receiving an extra pair of helpful hands in the classroom thanks to a partnership between the City of Tampa and…