News General
News General
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With continuing cases rates decreasing and the increased capability of private pharmacies, healthcare providers and home testing kits available to now meet the demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Tampa will be closing our Al Lopez and Al…
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Those who need a COVID-19 test can visit the public testing sites at Al Lopez Park or the West Tampa Community Resource Center. No appointment is needed.
More information: tampa.gov/COVID-19
More information: tampa.gov/COVID-19
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Mary O’Connor served the Tampa Police Department for 22 years, rising to the rank of assistant chief before retiring in 2016.
Since then, Mary has spent time extensively traveling the country, teaching and providing subject matter expertise and…
Since then, Mary has spent time extensively traveling the country, teaching and providing subject matter expertise and…
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Tampa for its …
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The City of Tampa will hire a designated advocate to help achieve the city’s unprecedented goal for minority and small business participation in the construction of the planned City Center on Hanna Avenue in East Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor…
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Cheryl Hodges Cummings, a DARE recipient, closed on her first home in December 2021.
She also received assistance through the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area fund. With housing affordability at the forefront of Mayor Jane Castor's…
She also received assistance through the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area fund. With housing affordability at the forefront of Mayor Jane Castor's…
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Tampa's steady progress and commitment to make streets and neighborhoods more walkable, affordable, and transit-oriented has resulted in a second grant from the Federal Transit Administration to support these ongoing community planning & design…
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The revised collection schedule is as follows:
Residential Customers who normally receive service on Monday will not receive garbage, recycling, or yard waste service. Customers will receive service on their next scheduled…
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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will begin its annual Solid Waste Enhanced Environmental Program (S.W.E.E.P.) collection service Monday, January 3, 2022.
The program, exclusive to Tampa…
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We had an outage of many of our popular applications beginning at about 3:00 AM on Thursday, December 23, 2021. These applications include Accela, Customer Service Center, My Government Services, Police Traffic Advisories, RecTrac, and Council…
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The City of Tampa is proud to announce the hiring of Maribel Garrett as its new Community Engagement Coordinator and Hispanic Liaison. The addition of this position to the newly formed Community Engagement…
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One of Tampa's most iconic sights has been temporarily removed from the city's skyline.
The Tampa Convention Center sign, which has overlooked the Hillsborough River since 2012, has been removed and stored, as construction crews…
The Tampa Convention Center sign, which has overlooked the Hillsborough River since 2012, has been removed and stored, as construction crews…
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A new recycling and trash 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 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
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Five new weather stations are in now place across the City of Tampa, providing live weather data on current temperatures, hourly forecasts, wind speeds, rainfall, and lightning strikes, allowing faster and more efficient monitoring…
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Catholic Charities officially opens permanent “Tampa Hope” on Monday
Catholic Charities, in partnership with the City of Tampa, is opening a new homeless resource program called Tampa Hope, …
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Mayor Jane Castor and volunteers get ready to deliver holiday gift baskets to families.
Special delivery from Tampa’s “North Pole!" The City of Tampa delivered holiday gift baskets to more than 150 Tampa families today to help make the season…
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Kayon Henderson, Manager of Housing and Community Development
The City of Tampa has appointed Kayon Henderson as Manager of Housing and Community Development.
Her promotion follows a series of…
Her promotion follows a series of…
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Fire Rescue are making great progress in the transformation of Fire Station 25, where construction has already started to convert the existing building into an…
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A new recycling and trash 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 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
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Micka Davis, a City of Tampa Wastewater Collections Asset Support Specialist, prepares to show students at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy Middle School how his department maintains the City's sewer system.
Employees across…
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What: Old City Hall, Downtown Bridges and the Tampa Riverwalk will be lit up in teal for cervical cancer awareness.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021
Time: Sunset, approximately 5:36 p.m. The…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021
Time: Sunset, approximately 5:36 p.m. The…
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Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the outside northbound and outside southbound lanes of North Nebraska Avenue will be closed between East Sligh Avenue and East Elm Street while the Tampa Water Department returns to complete a more permanent repair…
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Electric Company (TECO) today jointly announced a partnership to deploy a major rooftop solar array at the Tampa Convention Center (TCC). The renewable energy investment in Tampa’s downtown urban core is expected to be…
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The City of Tampa has partnered with local advertising agency, ChappellRoberts, to launch a new “Choose Your Mask” COVID-19 safety awareness campaign.
The campaign was designed in a “choose your own adventure style” with a series of graphics that…
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Mayor Jane Castor has signed an Executive Order on Friday for the City of Tampa to become the second city in Florida to join a network of more than 350 cities committed to ending their urban HIV epidemics by 2030.
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In observance of Veterans Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
City of Tampa Solid Waste has revised the collection schedule as follows: Commercial Customers will not receive collection service on…
City of Tampa Solid Waste has revised the collection schedule as follows: Commercial Customers will not receive collection service on…
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City of Tampa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report
The City of Tampa is now releasing the full findings of its Greenhouse Gas…
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The City of Tampa is showing its support for afterschool programs by proclaiming Oct. 28 "Lights On Afterschool Day".
Lights on Afterschool is a national event being celebrated this year on October 28, 2021, when local…
Lights on Afterschool is a national event being celebrated this year on October 28, 2021, when local…
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As the Tampa Convention Center makes headway in its Capital Improvement Plan, a portion of the Tampa Riverwalk will be rerouted (starting on October 13, 2021) for the construction of 18 new…
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The Tampa Water Department has resumed its normal water disinfection process at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility.
The Water Department uses liquid oxygen to create ozone, a powerful disinfectant that is added to the water to…
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The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This highlights the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's commitment to public safety, keeping kids safe and…
TOMORROW: Mayor Jane Castor and Housing Affordability Team Members will Unveil Final Recommendations
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Bemetra Salter Liggins and Pastor Tom Scott
WHAT: Unveiling of the Housing Affordability Team Recommendations
WHERE: 2609 N. Rome Ave. Tampa, Florida (Located behind Rick’s on the…
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Ahead of the NFL postseason, Mayor Jane Castor will drop a Tampa Bay Buccaneers banner at City Hall, supporting the Buccaneers' journey to the Super Bowl. Mayor Castor will also challenge residents and other regional leaders…
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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm today. Dr. Michael will give a quick update on COVID-19 in the region and Mayor Lucas and Mayor Castor will discuss the big game and…
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The City of Tampa Mobility Department has now launched Mayor Jane Castor's FIX IT FAST Initiative.
The City of Tampa's FIX IT FAST Initiative allows for residents to have the following repairs made within 72-hours after filing a…
The City of Tampa's FIX IT FAST Initiative allows for residents to have the following repairs made within 72-hours after filing a…
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In an effort to effectively serve more residents and increase local vaccination rates, the City of Tampa has expanded the operational hours of the Lee Davis Community Center COVID-19 Vaccination site. Starting Monday, September 13, 2021, the site…
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A sold-out crowd is expected to begin arriving at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday afternoon for the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 9th.
Drivers and pedestrians alike are advised to allow for…
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Tampa teens wanting to give back to their community and looking for 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, or 11 who…
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Traffic is expected to be heavy in Downtown Tampa on Thursday, September 9, 2021 for the NFL Kickoff at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Barricades and signs will be located to assist with traffic flow. Please use caution when driving in the area…
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine between September 7-28, 2021. During this period, the department will use chlorine instead of chloramine to disinfect the water distributed to all Water…
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The City of Tampa is taking another big step to support climate action, transparency, and accountability by reporting its full greenhouse gas emissions to the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
The Carbon Disclosure Project is a not-for…
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Drinking Water Remains Safe to Drink
Starting today, the Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine due to a lack of liquid oxygen delivery to the David L. Tippin Water Treatment…
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine between September 7-28, 2021. During this period, the department will use chlorine instead of chloramine to disinfect the water distributed to all Water…
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The City of Tampa has selected former reporter, Lauren Rozyla, as the new Media Relations Manager.
Lauren Rozyla is a familiar face in the Tampa Bay community, having worked as a morning show reporter for ABC…
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Update: 8/16/2021 - Sandbag distribution has ended.
As Tropical Depression Fred approaches our region, the City of Tampa is making sandbags available to the public starting August 13th at 1 pm.
Sandbags will be…
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Tampa Launches New Permit Map, Allowing Residents to See Projects in Their Neighborhood
TAMPA, Fla (August 11, 2021) -- Ever wonder what’s in the works on that big construction site down the street…
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Tampa residents are invited to a virtual Tampa Town Hall series to learn about ongoing initiatives and proposed projects in their neighborhoods.
The series of virtual meetings will take place in each…
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Today Mayor Jane Castor presented a budget for Fiscal Year 2022 focused on the theme of Strengthening Tampa's Foundation and utilizing new technology to help Tampa residents more easily see how their money is being spent on city services.
"A…
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Please be advised that we are currently experiencing issues with the Esri mapping server. This will cause an issue for all City Esri users and all internal and external web mapping applications. A trouble ticket has been opened and we are actively…
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor today released video of a sobering conversation with Dr. Jason Wilson, a Tampa General emergency room doctor, hoping to encourage more people to get vaccinated amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Dr. Wilson said COVID…
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