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In an effort to further prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Tampa will again distribute 355,000 FREE face coverings at four Parks & Recreation locations. Residents can pick up 2 face…

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As a result of the impacts of Tropical Storm Eta, City of Tampa solid waste services is being affected as follows:  Residential Customers will not receive collection service on…

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WHO: Mayor Jane CastorWHAT:  Media availability on Eta updatesWHERE: Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on the balcony behind the River Center1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 **Please…

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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:…

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As of Tuesday, June 2nd, the City of Tampa will be canceling the nightly curfew for the City of Tampa. The 7:30 pm-6:00 am curfew, went into effect on Sunday, May 31st, will be lifted as of today.

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The City of Tampa, in response to last night’s violence, will institute a citywide curfew which will apply to all businesses and persons with in the City of Tampa from 7:30 PM - 6:00 AM …

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The City of Tampa, in response to last night’s violence, will institute a citywide curfew which will apply to all businesses and persons with in the City of Tampa from 7:30 PM - 6:00 AM …

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The 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins on Friday, May 29, 2020, and ends on Thursday, June 4, 2020. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items related to disaster…

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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only)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 Ocea Wynn…

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In an effort to battle COVID-19, Tampa Parks and Recreation staff members are diligently sewing face masks and have produced approximately 600 masks to date. A team of 13 Recreation Division staff,…

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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Eileen Rodriguez, Regional Director of…

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Due to a recent increase in the number of COVID-19 coronavirus testing kits, Hillsborough County’s call center is continuing to schedule testing appointments for symptomatic individuals that meet the…

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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability  via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Superintendent of Hillsborough County…

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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability  via Facebook Live at 4:30 p.m. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, City of Tampa City Attorney…

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In an effort to practice safe self-distancing we will be holding a media availability  via Facebook Live at 4:30 p.m. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, President and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay’s…

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In an effort to practice safe self-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 5:00 p.m. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Senior Vice President, USF Health Dean, USF…

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In response to the Safe At Home Order issued by the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group and as we continue to monitor and take action against COVID-19, beginning…

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In an effort to practice safe self distancing we will be holding a media availability  via Facebook Live at 4:30 p.m.WHO: Mayor Jane CastorWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19 with Mayor…

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Hillsborough County Administrator Mike Merrill and County Commission Chair Les Miller for a media availability at Old City Hall in the courtyard. WHO:…

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In an effort to practice safe self distancing we will be holding a media availability  via Facebook Live at 4:30 p.m.WHO: Mayor Jane CastorWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19 with Mayor…

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As our restaurant community temporarily restricts onsite patronage to ensure public safety, there may be food resources available for donation. The City of Tampa wants to ensure that local…

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Mayor Jane Castor is adding her voice to a call by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) to ensure that resources flow directly to American cities in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As…

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City of Tampa to Launch Tampa Recovery Hotline for Social Recovery and Business Relief in the face of COVID-19Tampa, Florida (March 18, 2020)--The City of Tampa is launching a new Tampa Recovery…

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Mayor Jane Castor will share updates regarding limitations of large gathering places like bars and restaurants via Facebook Live.The City of Tampa continues to work closely with local hospitals, the…

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The State of Florida, City of Tampa and Hillsborough County have all declared a state of emergency to institute measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The Governor of the State of Florida…