Collection schedule changes due to Hurricane Idalia debris management are coming to an end with regularly scheduled collection resuming as of Monday, September 18, 2023.
Residential customers: SWEEP set out deadlines will…
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The Tampa Convention Center is thrilled to announce its nomination for the prestigious ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award. This recognition celebrates the best Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs), Convention Centers, Meeting Facilities, and…
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Tampa Water Department Responds to Prolonged Period of Low Rainfall by Temporarily Purchasing Water from Wholesale Water Provider
For the second time this calendar year, the Tampa Water Department will be purchasing water from Tampa Bay…
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Local Teens Encouraged To Apply for Mayor's Youth Corps
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.
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Ready for Pickup: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Hurricane Idalia Vegetative Debris for Collection
As Tampa residents continue to clean up the remnants of Hurricane Idalia, collection for storm-related vegetative debris will begin on…
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Prepare Your Storm-Related Vegetative Debris for Collection
The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will begin collection for storm-related vegetative debris following Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.…
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Tampa Water Department Addresses Seasonal Drought by Temporarily Purchasing Water from Wholesale Water Provider
The Tampa Water Department will purchase water from Tampa Bay Water (TBW) beginning April 20, 2023. Tampa Bay Water supplies…
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From working families to school children and differently-abled individuals, sidewalks are a lifeline to independence and a source of safety for many residents who rely on walking or biking as their means of travel.
The City of Tampa is…
The City of Tampa is…
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In observance of Labor Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 4, 2023. The revised collection…
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 4, 2023. The revised collection…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will resume collection services following Hurricane Idalia. The revised schedule is as follows:
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Garbage collection will resume on Thursday, August…
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In preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia, the Department of Solid Waste services are being revised.
Upon post-storm evaluation, collection updates will be shared. The revised schedule is as follows:
Residential collection…
Upon post-storm evaluation, collection updates will be shared. The revised schedule is as follows:
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MEDIA ADVISORY
PURPOSE: In light of the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, the city of Tampa invites members of the press to attend a briefing detailing the city's preparedness measures.
SPEAKERS: Mayor Jane Castor, Fire Chief…
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UPDATE 8/27/2023: With the impending severe weather headed our way, the City of Tampa is postponing the below press conference planned for Monday morning. The new date will be shared at a later time.
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UPDATE: Sandbag locations will be open to the general public at 12 p.m. Sunday (not a.m.), as reflected in the revision below.
The City of Tampa's Emergency Management teams continue to monitor potential severe weather, which may impact the…
The City of Tampa's Emergency Management teams continue to monitor potential severe weather, which may impact the…
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Investing in Safety: New simulator under construction at Tampa Fire Training Grounds
The Tampa Fire Training Grounds is undergoing a major upgrade that underscores the crucial need for increased funding of the Tampa Fire Department. A new fire…
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The City of Tampa is hosting an interactive session to help residents gain a better understanding of how leaders plan to address the growing needs of the community in the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.
“Budget in Action” is set to take…
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The Tampa Fire Department is introducing the Drager Phase 5 Modified Multi Story System, an advanced training structure that replaces the current burn simulator. The Drager Phase 5, expected to be completed the week of September 11, features 15…
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A New Neighborhood Hangout | Renovations Begin at Kid Mason Community Center
The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin renovations to the Kid Mason Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony today.
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The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin renovations to the Kid Mason Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony this Wednesday, August 16.
The renovations will add an additional 411 square feet to the center…
The renovations will add an additional 411 square feet to the center…
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Imagine an underground highway for wastewater: that’s what the Harbour Island Force Main is. This vital pipeline was installed on Harbour Island in 1951, moving more than 15 million gallons of wastewater daily from the Hillsborough River Corridor to…
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The City of Tampa is extending the opening of its cooling centers at Parks and Recreation locations in response to the excessive heat warning and heat advisories projected to affect the city through Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Cooling centers will…
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To shed light on the current deteriorating condition of roadways throughout the city, Tampa leaders will host a press conference discussing the critical need for repairs and improvement projects and a pathway to achieve safer roadways.
Mayor Jane…
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City of Tampa Opens Cooling Centers
The City of Tampa is opening cooling centers at Parks and Recreation centers in response to the excessive heat warning and heat advisories that have affected the entire city this week.
Cooling…
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Helping future scientists: Tampa Wastewater Department donates lab glassware to Hillsborough and Pinellas County Schools
As the new school year begins, the City of Tampa Wastewater Department is donating thousands of dollars'…
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A fire inside a Tampa Solid Waste truck on June 30, 2023, required the driver to quickly remove the load of trash to prevent flames from spreading throughout the truck.
WHAT: The City of Tampa is hosting a press conference to raise…
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The City of Tampa Water Department is making a major step in sustaining the future quality and consistency of its drinking water. Starting today, the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility will begin using a new high-tech Chlorine Contact Basin.…
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In recognition of Purple Heart Day, Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Councilman Luis Viera and State Senator Jay Collins will join with the local Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapters and representatives from Florida Gold Star Families to raise a flag…
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Tampa's Parks & Recreation Department Celebrates Success of Teen Summer Programs
The City of Tampa’s Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating the end of session for their Teen Programs with an End of Summer Bash this evening.…
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Mayor Jane Castor today presented a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 that aims to keep Tampa thriving by ramping up the paving of deteriorated roads and construction of missing sidewalks, as well as greater investments in affordable housing,…
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Tampa Home Show Will Bring Latest Home Improvement Trends to Tampa Convention Center
Homeowners in Tampa Bay can find inspiration for their next home improvement project and even meet a star from HGTV during the Tampa Home Show,…
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Tampa officials reminding residents of the hazards of trashing lithium-ion batteries
The City of Tampa is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about the dangers of disposing of lithium-ion batteries and other hazardous household waste.
The…
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NEW HOUSING TEAM SUPPORTS RENTERS
In an ongoing effort to tackle the affordable housing crisis, the City of Tampa is proud to introduce a new service dedicated to assisting residents, specifically renters, who need access to resources and…
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It's been 33 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990.
In honor of the anniversary, The Hillsborough County Alliance for Persons with Disabilities, in partnership with The Mayor's Alliance for…
In honor of the anniversary, The Hillsborough County Alliance for Persons with Disabilities, in partnership with The Mayor's Alliance for…
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From hobbits to Harry Potter and Star Wars, the 2023 Tampa Bay Comic Convention has a full lineup of activities to delight all types of fantasy and comic book fans. The Tampa Bay Comic Convention is returning to the Tampa Convention Center in…
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City of Tampa & Hillsborough County Celebrate 33 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Wednesday
It's been 33 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990.
In honor of…
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The City of Tampa's first official AmeriCorp Green Team is preparing to graduate. In celebration of their accomplishments the team is completing a new trail as its final project at the New Tampa Nature Park.
Tampa's Green Team is an…
Tampa's Green Team is an…
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The City of Tampa has unveiled its first citywide Mobility Plan, known as Tampa MOVES.
Tampa’s Mobility Department is preparing for the future in a way that has never been done before by making bold MOVES towards redesigning Tampa’s…
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The City of Tampa now has a blueprint to develop a first-class transportation system, and it includes making Tampa’s streets even safer.
Through the Tampa MOVES plan, both near and long-term transportation priorities and projects were…
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This hurricane season, the City of Tampa is urging residents to keep leftover fat, oil, grease and wet wipes out of the drain. It’s an important step in the fight against environmental damage and in keeping our wastewater collection system…
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This week, Tampa's "Litter Skimmer" trash boat is celebrating one year on the water.
The boat operates eight hours a day, four days per week, picking up floating trash along the Hillsborough River, Davis Islands, and the Bay.
The…
The boat operates eight hours a day, four days per week, picking up floating trash along the Hillsborough River, Davis Islands, and the Bay.
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As part of its efforts to protect its urban forest, the City of Tampa is calling all residents and other stakeholders to join in its strategy to protect, grow, and manage Tampa's invaluable tree canopy and vegetation.
Following the recent…
Following the recent…
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The Tampa Convention Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for its new Waterfront Meeting Rooms, marking the completion of the center’s largest renovation project since it was built in 1990. The Capital Improvement project…
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The City of Tampa will celebrate its 136th birthday during Archives Awareness Week, with exhibits and programs taking place at local archives on July 9-15. These programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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The City of Tampa will celebrate the completion of the Veterans Plaza at Jim Walter Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
Jim Walter Park honors veterans and families from WWII who established the first modern homes for…
Jim Walter Park honors veterans and families from WWII who established the first modern homes for…
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Boom by the Bay, Hard Rock Takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Powered by TECO is Today!
Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, returns today with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. In addition to fireworks, residents will…
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TAMPA, Fla. (June 30, 2023) -- A section of the Tampa Riverwalk in front of the Tampa Convention Center will officially reopen at 6am on Saturday, July 1, after being closed due to construction on the center. This milestone marks the…
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In observance of Independence Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
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Beginning July 1, 2023, the City of Tampa’s Parking Division will be implementing two new city-wide initiatives to make the City of Tampa more accessible for residents and visitors.
ADA Accessibility: Beginning July 1,2023, any individual properly…
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Developers interested in joining the effort to create more affordable housing in Tampa now have another tool at their disposal.
The City of Tampa has launched an interactive map where users can view city-owned lots available for affordable…
The City of Tampa has launched an interactive map where users can view city-owned lots available for affordable…
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Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new …
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new …
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