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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-…
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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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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 Police Chief Brian Dugan.WHAT: Facebook Live Update on…
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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 Dr. Doug Ross, Chief Medical Officer of AdventHealth TampaWHAT
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The construction for the temporary traffic signals on Bayshore Boulevard began on Wednesday, April 29. Barricades and signs are located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Please use caution when driving in the area.The traffic signals are…
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Less than 2 weeks after announcing the One Tampa emergency COVID-19 relief fund, the City of Tampa has begun distributing direct payments for qualifying individuals in need.The One Tampa: Relief Now, Rise Together program was announced on April 14th…
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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 Senator Janet Cruz.WHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19…
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Today, please join Jacobs Engineering at 4:30 pm for a fun and enriching STEM lesson and activity! Jacobs is partnering with local schools for a weekly series of live, STEM events for students.  This event is tailored for…
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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 Dr. Alex Engelman, Physician and transportation advocate.WHAT:
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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 Michelle Richards,Owner, Tampa Movement Lab to talk self care in times of COVID-19…
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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 Alex Sanchez, President and CEO of the Florida Bankers Association
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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 Jessica Muroff, CEO of United Way SuncoastWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19 and the services…
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As Muslims throughout the world begin the holy month of Ramadan, Mayor Castor and the City of Tampa would like to wish many blessings to all who observe and celebrate.For many in our community, Ramadan will be different this year due to COVID-19 and…
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On April 21st, the City of Tampa partnered with The Production Crew to light up Old City Hall tonight with important COVID-19 messages of safety, hope & unity.
The Production Crew will be projecting various images onto the north…
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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 Patsy Sanchez, USF Director of Diversity and InclusionWHAT:
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Today, in celebration of Earth Day and her administration’s commitment to Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow through sustainability & resilience, Mayor Jane Castor will plant a tree at P.A.L. WHO: Mayor Castor and Members of…
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Tampa was named a 2019 Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA designation is achieved by meeting four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s vision for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow, the City of Tampa has hired a new Construction Services Center Manager and Chief Building Official, John (JC) Hudgison. Hudgison has over 13 years of experience 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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Dr. Lockwood, Senior Vice President of USF Health and Dean of USF Health Morsani…
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Following the success of the first pilot public messaging campaign reminding people to practice social distancing in high-density public pedestrian right-of-ways, the City of Tampa is adding new artwork to City sidewalks and trails. The messages…
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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 St. Petersburg Mayor Rick KrisemanWHAT: Facebook Live Update on…
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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 Carole Post, Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity for the…
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Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Kelly Parris for Today’s Facebook Live at 4:30 pm on COVID-19 In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm. WHO:
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In an effort to battle COVID-19, Tampa Parks and Recreation staff members are diligently sewing face masks and have produced approximately 600 masks to date. A team of 13 Recreation Division staff, as well as 2 senior volunteers from the Recreation…
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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 Tampa Bay Chamber President & CEO Bob Rohrlack,  President and CEO of 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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Judette Louis, MD, MPH, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,…
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Today, Tuesday, April  14th at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Castor will make an announcement at Amalie Arena focused on City of Tampa relief efforts for residents and small businesses. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor
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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 Maggie Rogers, Executive Director of Catholic CharitiesWHAT:…
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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 Steve Bernstein, Tampa Labor and Employment AttorneyWHAT:…
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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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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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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, Superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools, Addison Davis…
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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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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability  via Facebook Live at 4:30 p.m. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, City of Tampa City Attorney Gina GrimesWHAT:…
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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 p.m. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay President & CEO Clara ReynoldsWHAT: Facebook Live Update on…
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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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The Tampa CRA Chairman has called a Special Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa. The purpose of this Special Meeting is to review and discuss available options for conducting future Community Redevelopment Agency…
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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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Donation dropoff location open Mon. - Fri. from 9 AM to 3 PMHillsborough County is putting out a plea for donations of medical supplies that can be used to help fight the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

Medical schools, dental clinics,…
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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-19WHERE: www.facebook.com/cityoftampaFLWHEN: March 30…
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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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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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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 Castor and…