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New Bikes Being Delivered to Tampa Kids Through onbikes and Caroling with Castor For the fifth year in a row, Mayor Jane Castor and community partners will make surprise deliveries of brand new…

News City Council, News General, News Special Events Coordination

The Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the City of Tampa, is thrilled to announce updates for the 2024 parade and activities honoring the life and legacy of Civil Rights…

News General, News Solid Waste

City of Tampa Garbage Collection Schedule Revised for Christmas and New Year Holidays A new…

News General

MORE THAN 3 MILES OF WATER PIPELINES REPLACED IN VIRGINIA PARK The City of Tampa and its…

News Art and Cultural Affairs, News General

The newly opened City Center at Hanna Avenue is proud to announce a “Meet the Artist” event featuring Nneka Jones, the artist behind the Tampa-inspired piece on display inside the center lobby.…

News Tampa Police

On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, members of the Tampa Police Department will be transforming into Santa’s elves to bring some holiday cheer to over 50 children from the Tampa community.  “Every…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Water Department

As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares to release its drinking water regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "Forever Chemicals," the Tampa Water…

News Tampa Police

This morning, divers with the Tampa Police Marine Patrol recovered the body of a deceased adult female from the waters off Ballast Point. She has been identified as 72-year-old Miriam Nordlinger. A…

News Tampa Police

This morning, divers with the Tampa Police Marine Patrol recovered the body of a deceased adult female from the waters off Ballast Point. Positive identification is currently pending.  While…

News City Council, News General, News Parks and Recreation

The City of Tampa invites the community to the annual Illuminate East Tampa celebration. Community leaders and City staff will light up three floating holiday trees at Robert L. Cole, Sr. Community…

News Tampa Police

Location: Springhill Park and Community Center 1000 E. Eskimo Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 Date: 12/09/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Details: The Tampa Police Department will partner in the Derrick…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation

It’s that time of year when little elves are working hard to compile a list for Santa to check twice to see who has been naughty or nice. To be extra certain, Santa will be making personalized…

News General, News Parks and Recreation, News Tampa Police, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

The downtown Tampa area is expected to see an influx of more than 30,000 people on Saturday, December 9, due to several large-scale events coupled with road closures and on-going construction…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police detectives have arrested 21-year-old Dwayne Tillman, Jr. and charged him in connection with the October 29 shooting that left two dead and 16 injured. “It should be clear to anyone at…

News Tampa Police

This evening, Tampa Police detectives have charged 14-year-old Kayden Abney with 2nd Degree Murder, Attempted Aggravated Battery, and Attempted Murder for his role in the death of 20-year-old…

News Development & Economic Opportunity, News General, News Housing and Community Development, News Mayor Office

Six years after it launched its project to bring affordable homes to our community, the City of Tampa will unveil the third phase of its Infill Housing Program. Eighteen lots will be awarded during…

News Tampa Police

Tampa, FLA.-  On December 2nd, 2023, at 1:12 a.m., officers responded to the scene of a vehicle crash at the 5100 block of W. Gandy Boulevard involving a black 2009 Honda Civic and an…

News Tampa Police

Tampa, FLA.- On Friday December 01, 2023, two suspects wanted for felony battery following a concert at Club Skye (1509 E. 8th Ave) turned themselves in to the Tampa Police Department. Zachary L.…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department has seen a recent increase in the theft of purses and wallets at restaurants and shopping plazas. There has also been a noticeable increase in credit card fraud as a…

News Tampa Police

Suspect Information Name: Alyssa Ann Zinger (W/F) DOB: 01/15/2001 Charges: Two (2) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engage), Five (5) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, Fla- The Tampa Police Department has launched a program that will keep community members informed from the moment they call 9-1-1 through the investigative process. SPIDR Tech, a Versaterm…

News Tampa Police

On Monday, November 27, 2023, at approximately 1:17 a.m., following a concert at Club Skye (1509 E. 8th Ave), an adult male victim, attempted to approach the performer for a photo, when individuals…

News General, News Parks and Recreation

The City of Tampa invites the community to the annual New Tampa Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting. Community leaders and City staff will light up a large Christmas tree at the New Tampa…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Mayor Office, News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Police

The City of Tampa is gearing up for a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, during which the Tampa Police Department, Tampa Fire Rescue, and 25 participating agencies will…

News Tampa Police

On November 20, 2023, at approximately 11:42 p.m., two suspects stole several packages from a home located on the 2500 block of Watrous Avenue. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying the…