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The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting “School’s Out, Camp’s In” for children at 20 recreation centers on Tuesday, October 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.The day camp will be free. All…

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Due to increased levels of waste, The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste services are revised due to delays. Residents may experience delays in residential garbage collection on Monday,…

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Due to ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton, all City of Tampa offices and facilities will remain closed for regular operations on Monday, October 14, 2024. This closure includes all City…

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The City of Tampa has opened four sites to deliver vital supplies to residents impacted by Hurricane Milton.Drive-through PODS – point of distributions sites – are handing out supplies including…

News General

After a disaster, qualified contractors are usually in high demand, and with Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacting Florida back to back, many areas have incurred severe property damage. The City of…

News Convention Center

The Tampa Convention Center did not sustain significant damage from Hurricane Milton. We are fortunate to be spared from any major impacts of this storm.We are starting to return to normal operations…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on October 10, 2024.At approximately 10:15 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of…

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 As the City of Tampa begins conducting its damage assessments in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, city officials are urging residents to remain indoors until it is deemed safe to go outside…

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Water Department staff is actively investigating and responding to water main breaks caused by storm damage. The department wants to reassure the public…

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Preliminary damage assessments are underway in Tampa following the passage of Hurricane Milton.Heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds may have subsided, but the dangers remain, with downed trees…

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UPDATE: All roads are opened, but there are still many intersection lights out. Residents are advised to treat these areas as four way stops.For those who have evacuate to areas outside of city…

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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will resume collection services beginning Friday, October 11, following the effects of Hurricane Milton.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Storm…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (October 10, 2024) -- During the impact of Hurricane Milton, a 911 call was received after a tree crashed into a single-story home in the 1700 block of E. Wood St. The home was occupied by…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (October 10, 2024)- Tampa Police are investigating the death of an elderly woman, which is believed to be related to restoration efforts post Hurricane Milton.Just after 11:00 a.m.,…

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The City of Tampa is finalizing its preparation efforts as Hurricane Milton arrives to the Southwest Florida coastline.Sandbag sites have closed, after distributing approximately 115,000 sandbags…

News Convention Center

The Tampa Convention Center is closed Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 based on the anticipated risk of Hurricane Milton. Determinations will be made regarding Thursday, October 10. The…

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The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department is doing everything possible to provide storm debris pick-up service for the most impacted areas from Hurricane Helene. Regular scheduled residential trash…

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The City of Tampa is working around the clock to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, including continuous debris collection in the wake of Hurricane Helene.City officials are urging…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (October 8, 2024) -- In light of the impending effects of Hurricane Milton, the Tampa Police Department Memorial Committee has made the decision to postpone the 30th Annual Tampa Police…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (October 7, 2024) -- On October 1, 2024, Tampa Police arrested 26-year-old Tyree Newsome (black male, 2/12/1998) in connection with the homicide of a 19-year-old male that occurred on…

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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will be revising services in preparation for Hurricane Milton.The revised schedule is as follows:Residential collection: Garbage and recycling…

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FEMA Administrator Meets with Mayor CastorFEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is visiting Tampa and meeting with Mayor Jane Castor as the city and region prepares for Hurricane Milton.Mayor Castor…

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As Tropical Storm Milton approaches from the Gulf, the City of Tampa is offering free garage parking to all residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas, particularly electric vehicle (EV) owners.…

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Self-service sandbag sites will be open again on Sunday, October 6, from 7 AM to 7 PM at two Parks & Recreation facilities in the City of Tampa.According to the National Weather Service, heavy…

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The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will continue to run collection services ahead of Hurricane Milton.Garbage and recycling collection will continue Monday, October 7, 2024. SWEEP and Yard…