Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News Art and Cultural Affairs, News General, News Mayor Office

Today, Mayor Jane Castor, City of Tampa staff and neighborhood leaders will celebrate the creation of a new mural at the Gwen Miller Community Center, created by award-winning local artist and…

News Architectural Engineering Construction RFQs, News General, News Mayor Office, News Tampa Fire Rescue

The City of Tampa and Tampa Fire Rescue are proud to announce the grand opening of Fire Station 25, an exclusive “rescue station” to serve the Sulphur Springs community and the surrounding…

News Tampa Police

At 2:43 AM, Tampa Police responded to the area of N 40th St and E. Riverhills Drive for the report of a shooting.  Officers arrived to find a young adult black male with a gunshot wound. An…

News General, News Mayor Office

On Friday, Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera, City staff, and veteran organizations from across the Tampa Bay will gather outside Old City Hall for a flag-raising ceremony in recognition of National…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police began investigating a homicide yesterday morning in the 1800 block of E. 8th Avenue. Officers were dispatched to a report of a deceased male in the park. Upon arrival they found an adult…

News General, News Mayor Office

Mayor Jane Castor presented her 2022-2023 Budget to Tampa City Council with a virtual introduction from Dublin, Ireland, where she is participating in the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce’s…

News General, News Solid Waste

Operators of the City of Tampa's newest trash boat, Litter Skimmer, will be giving a waste reduction and litter lesson to nearly 50 Florida Aquarium campers and staff. On Thursday, August 4 at 10:00…

News Tampa Police

On the morning of July 5, Tampa Police responded to the 3000 block of Elmore Ave for the report of a deceased person. Officers arrived to find the victim, later identified as 61-year-old Richard…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police are conducting a homicide investigation in the 1800 block of E. 8th Avenue, in Centennial Park. Officers were dispatched to the report of a deceased male in the park early Wednesday…

News General, News Planning and Development, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

City of Tampa Mobility Crews installing a new four-way stop. The City of Tampa is working to create safer road conditions by adding more four-way stops near Tampa’s local schools, busy intersections…

News Tampa Police

Tampa police have been investigating the homicide of 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander, which occurred on May 6, 2022.  After diligent investigation by Tampa Police Detectives, an arrest warrant was…

News General

Paul Martinez is president of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida and an employee of the Tampa Convention Center. 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, Fla. (Saturday, July 23, 2022) - On July 22 2022, at 4:42 A.M., units were dispatched to the 8109 N. 17th Street in reference to the caller advising he and his roommate got into a physical…

News General, News Wastewater

The City of Tampa Wastewater Department has now invested in 64 portable generators, a critical step in strengthening and improving the City’s infrastructure and response time during hurricane season…

News General, News Solid Waste

TAMPA SOLID WASTE WORKERS RECOVER AND RESTORE BIKES  Tampa Solid Waste workers are restoring bicycles for a local non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring Tampa teens. McKay Bay Transfer…

News General

Mayor Castor to Join Parks & Recreation Kids On Underwater Walk at The Florida Aquarium  New SeaTREK program will engage underserved communities with meaningful connection to the water…

News General, News Mayor Office

Rewarding good work, and recruiting and retaining great employees is key, Mayor Castor says City of Tampa officials and leaders of Tampa’s employee unions have reached tentative agreements on three-…

News Tampa Police

On Wednesday, Stanley Clerveaux, 25, was arrested by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on the charge of Solicitation of Prostitution. “To say this is disappointing is an understatement”, said…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police are asking the community to notify us if they see 22-year-old Hiro Verdecia. Hiro is a Hispanic male, 5’9” and approximately 135 pounds. Hiro was last seen on July 12, 2022, at his…

News General, News Wastewater

Effective July 1, New Law Prohibits Use of  "pump and return" by Grease Haulers  Florida’s food service businesses are now facing stronger regulations regarding grease disposal, in an effort to…

News Tampa Police

Gavin Alexander Wolden, DOB 5-4-97, 26327 Green Willow Run, Wesley Chapel Benjamin Aakeem Smiley, DOB 7-21-98, 32720 Tyndall Rd, Zephyrhills Israel Montanez, DOB 5-18-99, 13613 N 21st St #202,…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police responded to a report of a suspicious SUV with red and blue lights acting like a police officer in the area of New Tampa Blvd and Bruce B Downs Blvd on Saturday morning. Officers had…

News Tampa Police

The family of Antonio Richardson has authorized the release of his information in the hopes that someone in the community will provide tips to investigators that will lead to the identification and…

News Tampa Police

On July 15, 2022 at 11:55 p.m., the victims were attempting to park at the intersection of 19th Street and 8th Avenue. During this time, the defendant, Orson Reuben Charles (D.O.B. 01/27/1991),…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police Homicide Detectives, after developing leads, interviewing witnesses, and collecting evidence, were able to arrest and charge 22-year-old black male, Kristopher J Chandler (11/24/…