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Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News Internal Audit

The City of Tampa receives funding from the State of Florida to implement its Local Housing Assistance Plan. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

News General, News Mayor Office, News Solid Waste, News Tampa Fire Rescue

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…

News Tampa Police

At 9:47 pm on July 28, Tampa Police were dispatched to the 3600 block of E. Shadowlawn Ave for the report of someone possibly being shot. Officers arrived on scene and found an abandoned black 4-door…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police Detectives are actively developing leads to identify and apprehend three subjects involved in an armed robbery Friday afternoon. Just after 1:00 pm, a gray Nissan Altima with a white…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department awarded $25,000 in total funding to ten local community organizations. “The City of Tampa is recognized as one of the safest cities our size in the entire nation…

News Tampa Police

The vendor was able to correct the technical issue causing some calls to the Tampa Police non-emergency and District Office lines to be disconnected. All lines are now back in working order. We…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is again working with vendors to quickly address a technical issue causing some calls to our non-emergency number (813.231.6130) and our District Offices to be…

News Tampa Police

Chief Lee Bercaw will award TPD C.A.R.E.S. funding to ten local non-profit organizations whose programs will serve to make Tampa a better community for all by supporting the spirit of the Tampa…

News Convention Center

Drivers should expect an increase in traffic near the Tampa Convention Center at S. Franklin and S. Tampa streets on Thursday, July 27, 2023 for Tampa Bay Comic Convention exhibitor move-in, during…

News Tampa Police

The vendor was able to correct the wireless issue. All lines are now working correctly. Thank you for your patience! The Tampa Police Department is working with vendors to quickly address a…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation

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…

News Tampa Police

Tampa PD Detectives have rescued two local human trafficking victims following an initial report from a victim when she visited the District 1 Office at the end of May 2023. According to Victim 1,…

News Convention Center

Approximately 10,000 students and chaperones attended the Nazarene Youth Conference, hosted by the Church of Nazarene at the Tampa Convention Center in July 2023. This marked the 100th anniversary of…

News General, News Water Department

The City of Tampa’s Water Department is installing eight new 40-foot-long pumps and motors at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Plant as part of its High Service Pump Station project. Once in…

News Tampa Police

On Sunday, July 23, just after 6:30 PM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a male with a gun outside the Marriott Waterside where the 2023 Florida Sheriff's Association's Summer Conference was…

News Convention Center, News General, News Parking, News Tampa Police, News Tampa Riverwalk

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…

News General

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)…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Sustainability & Resilience

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…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police have determined the suspicious package reported at the Walmart located at 1505 N. Dale Mabry Hwy posed no threat to the public. The package appears to be a normal purchase item that had…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police officers were dispatched to the Walmart, located at 1505 N. Dale Mabry Highway, for the report of a suspicious package located outside the rear of the store. In an abundance of caution…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police have positively identified Michael A Bresnahan, a white male (DOB: 10/22/1989), as the armed suspect who was killed during an officer-involved shooting on July 17.  After…

News General, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

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…

News Tampa Police

On July 17, 2023 officers responded to the 2800 block of N. 35th Street after receiving reports that an adult female had been stabbed. Upon officer arrival, they located the victim with multiple stab…

News General, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

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-…

News General, News Solid Waste

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…