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Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News Mayor Office

In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:00 pm today. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Dr. Jason Wilson from Tampa General…

News Mayor Office

The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area is now offering a new Tree Trimming Grant Program to help residential property owners and tenants improve the safety of their homes and property. …

News Mayor Office, News COVID-19, News General

The City of Tampa has launched a face covering fashion competition, encouraging residents to embrace face coverings as an essential, yet fashionable addition to any wardrobe. Whether decorated at…

News COVID-19, News General, News Mayor Office

In an effort to improve communication accessibility while supporting the use of face coverings, the City of Tampa has purchased clear face masks for staff members who engage in frequent, direct…

News Convention Center

The Florida Board of Bar Examiners, with the approval of the Supreme Court of Florida, announces that the in-person administration of the General Bar Examination scheduled for July 28 and 29, 2020,…

News Mayor Office, News General

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 Charles Lockwook, MD, Dean of the USF…

News General, News Mayor Office

The city performs well as solar capacity continues to grow nationwide Tampa ranked 29th out of 70 major cities for solar energy capacity. The results come from the seventh edition of Shining Cities…

News Mayor Office

Flag raising kicks off METRO’s commitment to doubling services capacity by 2021Mayor Jane Castor, Metro Inclusive Health and community leaders are closing out the month of PRIDE while raising the…

News Tampa Police, News General

DISTRESS CALL INCIDENTOn Saturday, June 27th around 12:40 p.m. near Ashley Dr. and Tyler St. in downtown Tampa, The Tampa Police Department responded to a call of a mother, in apparent distress…

News Mayor Office, News General, News Tampa Police

Old City Hall will light up blue tonight in remembrance of two fallen Tampa Police Department officers who lost their lives in the line of duty 10 years ago today.  On June 29, 2010,…

News General

The City of Tampa offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2020 in observance of Independence Day.Visit City of Tampa Holidays for a complete list of observed holidays.

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

The City of Tampa has commissioned local artists to paint five intersections throughout the City, all on Saturday, June 27th, with the intent of unity and inclusiveness.  To date, more than a…

News Mayor Office, News Solid Waste

In observance of Independence Day, City of Tampa Solid Waste Department’s administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020.   The collections team will work as follows:…

News Convention Center

Per Executive Order 2020-27, the Tampa Convention Center will require the use of face coverings for all persons while inside the facility for the safety of all guests and staff. Mayor Jane Castor has…

News Mayor Office

In an effort to prioritize public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Jane Castor has issued any executive order making it mandatory to use face coverings for all individuals in the City…

News COVID-19, News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation

In an effort to prioritize public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Jane Castor has issued any executive order making it mandatory to use face coverings for all individuals in the City…

News Mayor Office, News General

This morning, as part of pride month, Mayor Castor, joined by Nadine Smith of Equality Florida and the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber, will raise the Philadelphia Pride Flag over Old City Hall. The city of…

News Mayor Office, News General, News Tampa Police

Today, Friday, June 19th 2020, Mayor Jane Castor will make an announcement on next steps on policing. WHO: Mayor CastorWHAT: Press conferenceWHERE: Facebook Live WHEN:  Friday, June 19th at…

News Mayor Office, News COVID-19, News Emergency Management, News General

Today, June 18th 2020 at 6:00 pm Mayor Jane Castor will discuss the mandatory face mask order for the City of Tampa. WHO: Mayor Jane CastorWHAT: Facebook Live AvailabilityWHERE:…

News Mayor Office

With a recent spike in new COVID-19 cases in our community, the City of Tampa has decided to cancel this year’s Boom by the Bay celebration, urging residents to practice COVID-19 safety this…

News Solid Waste, News General

On June 1, 2020, the City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management became the second City in the nation to own and operate its own waste to energy facility. Over the…

News Solid Waste, News General, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management supports and empathizes with the many City of Tampa businesses who have been affected by COVID-19, Coronavirus.…

News Convention Center

We're proud to announce that our Director of Convention Services Suzanne Seder has been named Convention Services Manager of the Year by the Event Service Professionals Association! She was…

News Mayor Office, News General

“As a 31-year veteran of the Tampa Police Department and former Police Chief I could not think of a more important conversation to be having right now than this,” said Jane Castor, Mayor of…

News Parks and Recreation, News General

The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department started the summer on June 1, with a Summer Kickoff Camp at eight locations. They are ready to begin Recreate, Educate, Create (R.E.C.) Summer Camp…