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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 Eileen Rodriguez, Regional Director of the SBDC at USFWHAT:…
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Due to a recent increase in the number of COVID-19 coronavirus testing kits, Hillsborough County’s call center is continuing to schedule testing appointments for symptomatic individuals that meet the testing criteria.

Drive-thru testing will…
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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 Congresswoman Kathy CastorWHAT: Facebook Live Update on…
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Starting at 9am on April 8, a portion of Madison Street between North Franklin Street and North Florida Avenue will close while a department contractor repairs a sewer mainline pipe. One northbound lane of North Florida Avenue will also be closed…
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Mayor Jane Castor is partnering with iHeartMedia to launch a bay-wide karaoke dance party to unite the community amid COVID-19.Every night at 6 pm, the public is invited to tune in to their favorite iHeart radio station and join Mayor Jane’s Karaoke…
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The City is Tampa is launching a pilot public messaging campaign reminding people to practice social distancing in high-density public pedestrian right-of-ways. The messages will reflect the stay calm, stay kind, and stay safe …
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In an effort to practice safe self-distancing we will be holding a media availability  via Facebook Live at 4:30 p.m. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, President and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay’s Thomas MantzWHAT:…
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In an effort to practice safe self-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 5:00 p.m. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Senior Vice President, USF Health Dean, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine…
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The City of Tampa has partnered with Catholic Charities and several community partners to help homeless individuals get off the streets during the COVID-19 pandemic.  While City of Tampa residents are staying safely at home as much as…
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The City of Tampa is lighting up red, white, and blue as a beacon of hope and unity for our city, state, and nation in the face of COVID-19. Old City Hall and downtown Tampa bridges and fountains will be changing to red, white, and blue, starting…
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In an effort to practice safe self distancing we will be holding a media availability  via Facebook Live at 4:30 p.m.WHO: Mayor Jane CastorWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19 with Mayor Jane…
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In response to the Safe At Home Order issued by the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group and as we continue to monitor and take action against COVID-19, beginning Friday, March 27 at 10 pm, all City…
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Hillsborough County Administrator Mike Merrill and County Commission Chair Les Miller for a media availability at Old City Hall in the courtyard. WHO: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, …
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As our restaurant community temporarily restricts onsite patronage to ensure public safety, there may be food resources available for donation. The City of Tampa wants to ensure that local restaurants can donate unused food back to our…
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Mayor Jane Castor is adding her voice to a call by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) to ensure that resources flow directly to American cities in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As Washington prepares a response package, American…
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Uber Eats today announced efforts to support independent restaurant owners and operators as the hospitality industry faces unprecedented challenges amidst the COVID-19 state of emergency.  We know the coming weeks will be…
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The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. Therefore, the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will be closing all facilities and pools effective close of business today, March 14. In addition, all…
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The State of Florida, City of Tampa and Hillsborough County have all declared a state of emergency to institute measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The Governor of the State of Florida has asked that local governments limit or postpone…
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The Florida Department of Health disclosed that a 70-year old male in Broward County tested positive for coronavirus after attending the EMS Today Conference at the Tampa Convention Center  March 2nd through March 6th. The individual is now in…
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This spring break, March 13th – March 21st, select recreation centers around the City of Tampa will hold extended hours. These extended hours will provide teens with free Rec Cards, which allows access to selected recreation centers…
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process for City of Tampa customers to chlorine between March 16 and April 6. During this period, the department will use chlorine instead of chloramine to disinfect the water…
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For the first time since taking office, Tampa’s new economic development leader will talk publicly about the city’s exciting future. Carole Post will speak Tuesday to a sold-out crowd at Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Downtown Briefing Series at the…
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WHO: Mayor Castor’s Black History Committee, Ersula Odom (Keynote), Founder of Sula Too Publishing
WHAT: Black History Month Program and Celebration

WHERE: Tampa Convention Center;…
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Mayor Jane Castor will unveil a new initiative tomorrow at the Synapse Summit geared towards Tampa’s innovative community.The Synapse Summit is a 2-day networking event celebrating innovation in Florida. Bringing together leaders from across the…