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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. We will also be lighting up Old City Hall purple and gold in celebration WHO: Mayor Jane Castor,…
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On Friday, August 21st from 9 am to noon, a new Crosswalks to Classrooms project will be painted at Broward Elementary School (weather permitting). Artist Jay Giroux of READ will paint a crosswalk mural featuring designs from popular…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will donate a rear loader refuse truck to the City of West Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. West Santo Domingo is experiencing an economic and health crisis…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Marilyn Stephens, Assistant Regional Census Manager for Census 2020 …
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Today at 10:00 a.m., Mayor Jane Castor will join the U.S. Conference of Mayors to unveil police reform and racial justice report as part of a multi-month working group. Who: Mayor Jane Castor and USCM working groupWhat:…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Brian LaMarre, Meteorologist In Charge of the National Weather…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s mission for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow, she has worked with the Tampa City Council to assemble a group of subject matter experts, key stakeholders, and community leaders to participate in an Economic Advisory Team…
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As many business owners continue to face unexpected challenges due to COVID-19, the City of Tampa is expanding Phase III of the One Tampa Business Relief program to help lift up local businesses in need. The application portal for the expanded…
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Who: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, City Councilman Luis Viera and Tampa Bay area veterans What: National Purple Heart Day flag raising ceremony to honor the sacrifices of the men and…
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On Thursday, August 6th at 9:00 AM, Mayor Jane Castor will deliver the City of Tampa’s fiscal year 2021 budget.WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa administration
WHAT: Fiscal year 2021 budget presentation
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WHAT: Fiscal year 2021 budget presentation
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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 3:30 pm today. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Steve Griggs of the Tampa Bay LightningWHAT: Facebook Live…
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process for City of Tampa customers to chlorine between August 7 and August 28, 2020. During this period, the department will use chlorine instead of chloramine to disinfect…
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Original artist, Matt May, will be installing new artwork that features the athletes that attend the New Tampa Community Center. The artwork is a complement to his original installation of large-scale photographic transparencies featured in the…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Brian Auld of the Tampa Bay RaysWHAT: Facebook Live Update…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Maryann Ferenc,WHAT: Facebook Live Update…
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As part of the re-organization of the Development and Economic Opportunity portfolio under Carole Post, Mayor Castor has appointed Rob Rosner as the Director of Economic Opportunity to lead the City’s initiatives to promote a comprehensive approach…
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In an effort to improve communication accessibility while supporting the use of face coverings, the City of Tampa has purchased clear face masks for staff members who engage in frequent, direct contact with the community.Individuals with hearing…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Charles Lockwook, MD, Dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine…
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DISTRESS CALL INCIDENT
On Saturday, June 27th around 12:40 p.m. near Ashley Dr. and Tyler St. in downtown Tampa, The Tampa Police Department responded to a call of a mother, in apparent distress walking in the street with her 5 children…
On Saturday, June 27th around 12:40 p.m. near Ashley Dr. and Tyler St. in downtown Tampa, The Tampa Police Department responded to a call of a mother, in apparent distress walking in the street with her 5 children…
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Old City Hall will light up blue tonight in remembrance of two fallen Tampa Police Department officers who lost their lives in the line of duty 10 years ago today. On June 29, 2010, officers David Curtis and Jeffrey Kocab were fatally…
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The City of Tampa has commissioned local artists to paint five intersections throughout the City, all on Saturday, June 27th, with the intent of unity and inclusiveness. To date, more than a dozen street murals have been painted in the City of…
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This morning, as part of pride month, Mayor Castor, joined by Nadine Smith of Equality Florida and the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber, will raise the Philadelphia Pride Flag over Old City Hall. The city of Tampa’s bridges, fountains, trees in parks and Old…
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Today, Friday, June 19th 2020, Mayor Jane Castor will make an announcement on next steps on policing. WHO: Mayor Castor
WHAT: Press conference
WHERE: Facebook Live WHEN: …
WHAT: Press conference
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Today, June 18th 2020 at 6:00 pm Mayor Jane Castor will discuss the mandatory face mask order for the City of Tampa. WHO: Mayor Jane CastorWHAT: Facebook Live AvailabilityWHERE:…
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“As a 31-year veteran of the Tampa Police Department and former Police Chief I could not think of a more important conversation to be having right now than this,” said Jane Castor, Mayor of Tampa, FL. “Generational and systemic…
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The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department started the summer on June 1, with a Summer Kickoff Camp at eight locations. They are ready to begin Recreate, Educate, Create (R.E.C.) Summer Camp on Monday, June 22. The R.E.C. Summer…
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The City of Tampa will join cities across the nation tonight to light up Old City Hall crimson and gold in remembrance of George Floyd. Crimson and Gold are the colors of George Floyd’s Alma mater, Jack Yates High School. During a conference…
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As of Tuesday, June 2nd, the City of Tampa will be canceling the nightly curfew for the City of Tampa. The 7:30 pm-6:00 am curfew, went into effect on Sunday, May 31st, will be lifted as of today.
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The City of Tampa will join cities across the nation tonight to light up Old City Hall crimson and gold in remembrance of George Floyd. Crimson and Gold are the colors of George Floyd’s Alma mater, Jack Yates High School. During a conference…
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The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is extending the Summer Kickoff Camp to run through June 19.The safety of all participants continues to be the highest priority and want to take a cautious approach when it comes to increasing our…
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As our community faces unprecedented challenges, the City of Tampa is expanding its One Tampa fund to offer critical financial support to small businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis. The pre-application process will run from has been open…
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The City of Tampa, in response to last night’s violence, will institute a citywide curfew which will apply to all businesses and persons with in the City of Tampa from 7:30 PM - 6:00 AM until further notice. “What I saw last night was…
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The City of Tampa joins the US Conference of Mayor in a moment of remembrance for the victims of COVID-19 and to pray for our community during this difficult time. Over 100,000 lives have been lost in our country due to the coronavirus outbreak…
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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only)In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm today. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Ocea Wynn, Administrator of…
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The City of Tampa Construction Services Division is expanding its same day plan review. The FAST PASS Program is designed to process same day plan review for qualifying projects.WHO: Construction…
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As part of the Mayor’s Lift Up Local initiative, the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin this summer with a two-week Summer Kickoff Camp Program free of charge. This camp program will run June 1 to June 12,…
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For a fifth consecutive year the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will be having Stay and Play this summer, with some modifications. In accordance with CDC, local and state health department guidelines, the program will take place at seven…
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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only) In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm today. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Visit Tampa Bay President…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Suncoast Credit Union CEO Kevin JohnsonWHAT: Facebook Live…
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On May 4, the Parks and Recreation Department opened 13 park trails, beaches, and dog parks and beaches. Starting Saturday, May 16 all City of Tampa parks will reopen along with the following park amenities. Residents will be able to…
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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only) Tampa, Florida (May 13, 2020)—In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm today. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and…
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Following a nation-wide search for a Sustainability & Resilience Officer, the City of Tampa has hired Whitford Remer to fill this new position as part of Mayor Castor’s vision for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow. “Strong cities are built on a…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and State Attorney Andrew WarrenWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-…
Tampa Water Department Achieves High Marks in J.D. Power Satisfaction Survey for Fifth Year in a Row
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The Tampa Water Department has continued to receive high marks for customer satisfaction according to J.D. Powers, a nationally-recognized consumer insight firm. The Water Department scored 746 out of 1,000, ranking well above average for a mid-size…
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Beat Dat ‘Rona is available on the City of Tampa’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CityofTampaFL/videos/1010932115967712 A new, catchy tune is hitting the airwaves to encourage community members to practice good hygiene and social…
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Many people believe storm drains connect to sewer treatment systems -- but they don't. In fact, most of the runoff in the City discharges directly into the Hillsborough River or the bays without receiving any treatment to filter out pollutants…
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Saturday to Go is scheduled to take place every Saturday during the month of May The City of Tampa is teaming up with a group of local residents to shine a light on minority-owned businesses during the pandemic. The “Saturday to Go”…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and City Council Chair Guido Maniscalco WHAT: Facebook Live…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Lynda Remund, and Kevin Plummer.WHAT: Facebook Live Update…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Roger Germann, President and CEO of the Florida Aquarium.WHAT:…
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