News & Public Notices
The Construction Services Division - Inspections, is responsible for providing all building permit and inspection services for property development in the City of Tampa. The report in its entirety…
Op-ed by Chief Lee Bercaw Receiving a call regarding multiple shooting victims is a situation no police chief wants to face, whether it occurs in the early hours of a Sunday morning on Halloween…
Just before 7:00 pm on April 28, 2024, Tampa Police responded to a report of a deceased infant near McKay Hall at the University of Tampa. Upon arrival, officers located a newborn female wrapped in a…
The Tampa Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a series of laser strikes targeting commercial aircraft approaching Tampa International Airport (TPA). Since January 1st, 2024, TPD…
Varsity Spirit is returning to the Tampa Convention Center for the second year in a row, bringing more than 26,000 attendees. This group will host three cheerleading competitions, The Youth Summit,…
On April 22, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers in an unmarked unit observed a 2020 Nissan Rogue traveling westbound on E Hanna Ave approaching N 43rd St driving recklessly at a high rate of…
Tampa Police Detectives are asking the community for assistance in identifying those responsible for the shooting death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. On Wednesday, April 17th, just after 3:30 pm,…
On April 19, 2024, less than 24 hours after the incident occurred, Tampa Police arrested 38-year-old Nicholas Harrison Jr. (H/M), in connection with the death of the 27-year-old victim (B/M). At…
Tampa Police are investigating a crash at the intersection of E. Busch Blvd. and N. Nebraska Ave. that involved a Tampa Police vehicle and injured a 16-year-old pedestrian. On April 19, 2024, at…
Incident Date/Time: April 18, 2024 at 11:40 PM Location: Busch Blvd / N. 50th St. On April 18, 2024, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the driver of a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, later /identified as…
Tampa is buzzing with anticipation before Game 1 of the Playoffs. To ignite the fervor among fans, the City of Tampa, in partnership with the Lightning, will host a banner drop on Friday outside Old…
In 2022, the City of Tampa was awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), a component of the Office of Justice Programs, to develop and implement a Community Violence…
Event Season Rolls On Heads up, Tampa! We have yet another jam-packed weekend ahead, filled with parades, performances, and the predictable volumes of traffic that come along with them. Drivers…
Tampa Police continue to investigate an incident at 11201 McKinley Dr. Just after 3:30 pm on Wednesday, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) staff received a call from a male who stated he…
“Bank jugging” is a term used when criminals target people who withdraw cash from banks or ATMs. These criminals watch for individuals leaving with bank envelopes or bags, then follow them to steal…
Tampa Police Detectives are currently investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of an adult white male in his early 40s. Just before 2:00 am on Monday, April 15, 2024, Tampa Police…
In the ongoing effort to enhance Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the third annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway tomorrow, when 500 free trees will be distributed to…
City officials, Skanska representatives, and dozens of passionate community members will attend the ceremonial groundbreaking for the transformation of Fair Oaks Park. The $34.7-million project,…
Incident Date/Time: Approximately 4:08 p.m. on April 9, 2024 Incident Location: 1900 block of N. Ola Ave On April 9, 2024, at approximately 4:08 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of N. Ola…
To our Tampa community, The Tampa Police Department is deeply concerned about gun violence, especially when young members of our community are involved. Although there was an overall decrease in…
For the first time in the Tampa Water Department's history, a construction team has been formed as a proactive approach to combat soaring construction costs. As the city works to complete critical…
Mayor Jane Castor today announced the coming departure of our Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, Nicole Travis. Travis, who has been in the leadership role since January 2022,…
Faced with an ongoing rain deficit, Tampa is kicking off “Water Conservation Month” with a community fair aimed at reducing customers’ water use. The Tampa Water Department’s water conservation and…
With April showers on the horizon, and just months away from hurricane season, the City of Tampa is grateful to learn U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) has secured nearly a million dollars in…
Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has been nominated for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the second year in a row. The…
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