Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News Convention Center

Tampa Convention Center was proud to facilitate the donation of 841 pounds of supplies to benefit teachers and students in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Two Tampa Convention Center clients…

News General, News Mayor Office

WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will join Seniors in Service staff and more than 50 classroom grandparents participating in emotional intelligence and child literacy training. DATE: Monday, April 3…

News General, News Mayor Office

Matilda Martinez Garcia   Each year the award recognizes a person or organization that has made extraordinary contributions to the betterment of Hillsborough County’s Hispanic community.…

News General, News Mayor Office

WHAT: To celebrate March Madness, Mayor Jane Castor is facing off against members of the University of Tampa and University of South Florida women’s basketball teams for a Basketball Challenge. The…

News Tampa Police

At 4:55 PM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a traffic crash at W. Waters Ave and N. Ola Ave involving a motorcycle and a van.  Officers arrived to find the motorcyclist, an adult white…

News Tampa Police

Just before 6:00 PM, Tampa Police responded to the 1700 block of E. Idell St for a report that someone had been shot. Officers arrived to find a deceased adult black male, in his early to mid 20’s,…

News Convention Center

Groundbreaking new research was unveiled at the Tampa Convention Center during The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Two studies found that combining…

News General, News Water Department

The Water Department is launching a two-year pilot program that will test ultrasonic technology to reduce algae growth in a selected area of the Hillsborough River reservoir. The program will consist…

News General, News Solid Waste

In observance of the Spring Holiday, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023. Residential customers will not receive collection service on Friday, April 7, 2023. The…

News Convention Center

A conference at the Tampa Convention Center benefitted the Tampa area community by collecting donations to feed hungry students. BICSI held a donation drive during its 2023 Winter Conference at the…

News Tampa Police

Two subjects are in custody after one pointed a gun and the other fired a gun at two Tampa Police Officers. On Sunday, March 26, the two officers were on patrol in the 300 block of Gould Ct. at 5:16…

News General, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa will light up Old City Hall, the Tampa Riverwalk, and Downtown Bridges in the colors of the rainbow on March 25, 2023, at sunset in honor of Tampa Pride. The annual Tampa Pride…

News Convention Center

Homeowners in Tampa Bay can find everything they need for their next home improvement project at the free Tampa Bay Home Show, happening April 1 and 2 at the Tampa Convention Center in Downtown Tampa…

News General, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa is proud to announce that on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Downtown bridges, Old City Hall, and the Tampa Riverwalk will be lit up in red to show support for the American Red Cross…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Water Department

Cuts Permit Review Time by Over 75 Percent to Keep Up with City's Growth As more businesses continue to open and expand in Tampa and more people move into the city, the Water Department is…

News General, News Solid Waste

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste Department is re-launching the "Spring It Forward" Initiative, designed to help reduce extra waste and its environmental impact during the spring-cleaning season.…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department arrested a suspect who attempted entry into a local gentleman's club with a loaded firearm and extra ammunition in his pocket. At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, March…

News Convention Center

There will be a multi-agency Hazardous Materials Exercise at the Tampa Convention Center on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. If you see first responder activity, please do not be alarmed, as this is a part…

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

At Grady Elementary School  The City of Tampa is launching its newest Crosswalks to Classrooms project at Grady Elementary School in South Tampa on Monday afternoon, celebrating with students,…

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

Today, USDOT Under Secretary for Transportation Policy Carlos Monje joined Mayor Jane Castor, FDOT District 7 Secretary David Gwynn, Rep. Kathy Castor, and community members in celebrating the City…

News Tampa Police

Community And Resources Enhancing Success The Tampa Police Department is pleased to announce its 2023 TPD C.A.R.E.S. campaign. The purpose of this grant funding program is to provide assistance to…

News General, News Water Department

Deadline is June 30 Award season is underway in your neighborhood! The Community Water Wise Awards program is now taking applications from residents and businesses with beautiful, water-efficient…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is searching for three suspects, a male and two females, who are connected to three separate theft cases at local grocery stores. The first of three incidents took place…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is conducting a shooting investigation. On March 14, 2023, at 4:05 a.m., officers responded to the 8700 block of Del Rey Court for a report of shots fired. Upon…

News General, News Parks and Recreation

Today, Tampa's Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation, kick-off their 13th annual youth baseball clinic. The Tampa Baseball Clinic is a free three-day…