Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News General, News Solid Waste

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…

News Tampa Police

On September 1, 2023, Tampa Police arrested 16-year-old Sirius Jones after officers located a stolen 9-millimeter firearm (loaded) and more than 20 rounds of ammunition in the student’s backpack.…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Malibu Apartments, located at 11711 N. 50th St. The incident took place on August 19, 2023 at approximately 11:30 p.m.  An unknown…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

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…

News Internal Audit

The City of Tampa’s Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization Project (migration from Oracle E-Business Suite to Oracle Cloud services) was completed in November 2021. The report in its entirety can…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police responded to a traffic fatality in the 4500 block of Adamo Drive at approximately 11:56 a.m. on August 31, 2023.  A motorist driving a 2011 red Mitsubishi Outlander attempted to…

News Convention Center

Sneaker Con Tampa, happening at the Tampa Convention Center in Downtown Tampa, is now rescheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023 due to the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. The event was originally…

News General, News Solid Waste

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.…

News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Police

Just after 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, Tampa Police officers responded to the report of a house on fire in the 2500 block of E. Chelsea St. Officers arrived to find the house fully…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police responded to an early morning traffic fatality in the 2100 block of W. Waters Avenue at 5:46 a.m. Thursday morning.  A bicyclist, a white male in his early 40s, was traveling on…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Mayor Office, News Solid Waste

The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will resume collection services following Hurricane Idalia. The revised schedule is as follows: Residential Collection:  Garbage collection will…

News Emergency Management, News Mayor Office, News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Police

PURPOSE: In its continuous efforts to keep residents informed on the approaching storm, the City of Tampa will be hosting regularly scheduled press updates at the Emergency Operations Center (…

News General, News Solid Waste

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…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police have arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Miller, Jr. (4/26/1991) in relation to the murder of an adult male in Borrell Park, located at 808 E. 26th Ave. on Sunday. Preliminary investigation…

News Emergency Management, News General

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…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police investigated a traffic fatality at N. 45th St. and E. Hillsborough Ave. just before 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The driver of a green Saturn Ion, a white male in his mid-80s, was making…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police are investigating a homicide that stemmed from an altercation between two males in Borrell Park. Officers arrived to find the victim with upper body trauma. Although officers attempted…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation, News Tampa Fire Rescue

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…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

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…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Tampa Fire Rescue

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…

News Tampa Police

On Thursday, August 24, 2024, Xernona Clayton will be visiting the Tampa Police Department and speaking with Tampa Police leaders to share her experiences and insights gained during the Civil Rights…

News Tampa Police

As Tampa Police Detectives investigate a commercial burglary, they are asking our community to review this video and help them identify the two suspects involved. On August 18, 2023, at…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police officers and a Polk County Sheriffs deputy, working as members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, came under fire when they attempted to serve a warrant on a wanted, dangerous suspect in…

News General

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…

News General, News Tampa Fire Rescue

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…