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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 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.
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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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The City of Tampa is pleased to announce the new board members of the Tampa Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities. Under the auspices of the City of Tampa Mayor's Office, the group serves as an advisory and advocacy group to represent the…
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As a result of the impacts of Tropical Storm Elsa, City of Tampa solid waste services are being affected as follows:
McKay Bay Transfer Station and Scale House located at 114 S. 34th St., will be closing early, to…
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As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches our region, the City of Tampa is activating its Citizen Information Center Hotline to help residents get prepared.
Tampa's Emergency Hotline will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6 to answer questions…
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In a continued effort to help residents prepare for potential flooding from Tropical Storm Elsa, the City of Tampa is extending free sandbag distribution to the public from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 6 while supplies…
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The City of Tampa today took another step to empower Tampa's communities by launching its new interactive Capital Improvement Projects Viewer. This new citywide mapping application allows Tampa residents to stay informed about projects…
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Fire Chief Barbara Tripp will be sworn in as the department's 22nd Commander on June 25.
WHAT: City Clerk Shirley Foxx-Knowles administers the Oath of Office
WHEN: Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.…
WHAT: City Clerk Shirley Foxx-Knowles administers the Oath of Office
WHEN: Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.…
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Tampa Convention Center and our partners at Aramark are pleased to announce the opening of Datz Riverwalk Café. The Café is located on the Riverwalk in front of TCC, and its operating hours will be Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30am-11…
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In observance of Independence Day, City of Tampa Solid Waste Department's administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021. The collections team will work as follows:
Residential Customers will not receive collection…
Residential Customers will not receive collection…
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The City is raising a flag and lighting Old City Hall and downtown bridges in celebration of Juneteenth
Dozens plan to gather at Tampa's Old City Hall to witness a historic flag raising on June 18. Mayor Jane Castor, City Councilman Orlando…
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a friendly wager today over the outcome of the NHL Stanley Cup Semi-Finals series between the New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Lightning are set…
The Lightning are set…
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Since taking office in 2019, Mayor Jane Castor has guided the City of Tampa through a pandemic, a historic Super Bowl hosting experience—and victory, in addition to countless milestones on the path to Transforming Tampa…
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WHAT: Old City Hall, Curtis Hixon Park and downtown bridges will be lit in rainbow colors this week in honor of Pride Month.
WHEN: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will shine …
WHEN: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will shine …
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Resilient Tampa, a roadmap towards a stronger and more equitable future, created despite the COVID-19 pandemic, builds upon the city’s assets and strengths to address the most urgent shocks and stresses facing Tampa.
Mayor Jane Castor and the…
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The City of Tampa will shine a light on its diversity this weekend, as Old City Hall and downtown bridges will light up in multi-colors to celebrate Tampa Pride.
WHAT: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will light up in…
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In an effort to make it more convenient for parents to get their eligible children vaccinated, the City of Tampa will be hosting COVID-19 vaccine pop-ups at several of its Parks and Recreation facilities this summer. Parents who have young teens…
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City of Tampa Utilities is warning residents about a phone scam where imposters are telling customers they will have their water service shut off if they do not pay their bill immediately. Several utility customers have received threatening phone…
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In celebration of National Bike-to-Work Day and National Bike Month, you are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor for a bike ride and rally on Friday, May 21. Hosted by the Tampa Downtown Partnership, this Bike-to-Work event will have eight group rides…
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The City of Tampa is sporting its best GO BOLTS spirit to cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoffs
WHAT: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will light up blue to cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoffs. "Go…
WHAT: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will light up blue to cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoffs. "Go…
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WHAT: The Florida Aquarium is providing complimentary tickets to individuals ages 12 and older who receive a vaccination from AdventHealth during the 'Ticket to Outside' campaign.
WHEN: May 19, 2021 from 11 a.m…
WHEN: May 19, 2021 from 11 a.m…
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In observance of Memorial Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 31, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as follows:
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Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 31, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as follows:
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