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City of Tampa Activates Cooling Stations as Record-Breaking Heat ContinuesTAMPA, Fla. (July 28, 2025) — Following Tampa’s first-ever recorded 100-degree day on Sunday, July 27, breaking the city’s all-time heat record since record-keeping began in…
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Expect to see a wave of anime fans take over Downtown Tampa around the Tampa Convention Center! METROCON, the largest anime convention in Florida, returns Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, 2025.Thousands of attendees, many in showstopping…
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Inefficient irrigation systems can waste thousands of precious gallons of water — and drive-up monthly utility bills. Now, Tampa Water Department customers have a chance to take control of both, thanks to a new rebate pilot program.Efficient…
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The City of Tampa has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, themed “Grounded in Progress,” reflecting a continued commitment to strengthening core city services, investing in resilient infrastructure, and addressing priorities identified by…
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The City of Tampa is thrilled to expand its effort to keep Tampa's waterways clean with the launch of the Little Skimmer. This addition comes just as its older counterpart -- the Litter Skimmer -- approaches its third anniversary.Since its launch,…
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Healthy Homes Ensure Home is Liveable for Tampa Resident and Young DaughterStruggling with leaks, old galvanized pipes and a dilapidated roof, Old Seminole Heights resident, Nicole Johnson, is celebrating her first few months of a home renovation…
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Drivers should expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic around the Tampa Convention Center and greater Downtown area from Wednesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 19, as the Phi Beta Sigma International Conclave 2025 comes to town.
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Step back in time and explore Tampa’s rich and diverse history during Archives Awareness Week 2025, a weeklong celebration featuring free events, guided tours, and special exhibits across the city.
The City of Tampa, in collaboration with…
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Historic Roy Jenkins Pool has reopened, nine months after the facility was inundated by Hurricane Helene.Everything in the two-story pool building needed to be replaced, from pool pumps and filters, to air conditioning and the elevator. Pool…
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City Welcomes New Deputy Administrator of Development and Economic OpportunityThe City of Tampa is excited to welcome Geri Lopez as its new deputy administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity (DEO).
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Loneliness is not just a personal struggle—it is a growing public health crisis. Nearly one in five adults in the U.S. say they feel lonely every day, and the consequences of isolation are as dangerous to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day,…
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers who normally receive service on Friday will not receive garbage, recycling, or…
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This Fourth of July, the City of Tampa encourages residents and visitors to enjoy Independence Day along the Tampa Riverwalk, where fireworks, live entertainment, and waterfront festivities will once again light up the night thanks to community…
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Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is providing hundreds of teens with summer employment and, oftentimes, it turns into full-time jobs with the department that last for decades.This summer, the department hired approximately 380 seasonal staff…
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Tampa is celebrating yet another positive ranking — this time from the Financial Times.According to the publication, which announced the latest FT-Nikkei Investing in America scores, Tampa is the best city in the United States for foreign businesses…
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With summer in full swing and more activity in and around pools and bodies of water, the City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is offering free swimming lessons Thursday as part of the 16th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson.Lessons…
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In a heartfelt ceremony this morning, Mayor Jane Castor joined community leaders, local elected officials, city staff, and the Buckhorn family to officially rename the Tampa River Center at Julian B. Lane Park in honor of former Mayor Bob Buckhorn.…
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West Tampa Recreation Complex Gets UpgradesLocal volunteers from all over the area will be heading to West Tampa this weekend to give one of its beloved recreation centers a major facelift.The Mission Continues, a nationwide non-profit that connects…
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers: There will be no collection on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 2025. Regular…
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As the summer season ramps up, the City of Tampa is announcing a multi-departmental effort to make drinking water more accessible in heat-vulnerable areas. As part of this partnership, City of Tampa crews will be installing a drinking fountain along…
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Tampa’s Fleet is Tough to BeatThe City of Tampa’s fleet is receiving national recognition from several organizations for its high-performing operations and contributions to the industry.Government Fleet, a nationwide publication focused on public…
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The City of Tampa will host its annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, June 12, at 8:30 a.m. outside Old City Hall (315 E Kennedy Blvd), recognizing Pride Month and the contributions of Tampa’s LGBTQ+ community.Mayor Jane Castor will be…
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With heavy hearts, Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa City Council Chairman Alan Clendenin confirm the sudden death of Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson of District 5.A West Tampa native, Councilwoman Henderson touched the lives of many as a teacher,…
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The City of Tampa, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition, invites the public to the 6th Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony & Festival on Friday, June 13, from…
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Just days into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the City of Tampa is spotlighting how data-driven strategies helped the city bounce back faster after back-to-back storms last year.When Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Tampa last October, city…
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This Fourth of July, the City of Tampa encourages residents and visitors to enjoy Independence Day along the Tampa Riverwalk, where fireworks, live entertainment, and waterfront festivities will once again light up the night thanks to community…
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Tampa River Center To Host National Learn To Row DayThe City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, CANDO's Team Tampa Rowing, and The Tampa Athletic Club will host USRowing's seventh annual National Learn to Row Day on Saturday, June 7.
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Tampa Water Department to Temporarily Change Disinfection ProcessThe Tampa Water Department will temporarily switch its water disinfection process from Monday, June 9, 2025, through Monday, June 30, 2025. This is a routine preventative measure that…
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Four Tampa Neighborhoods Receive Major Infrastructure UpgradesFour Tampa neighborhoods are more sustainable and resilient thanks to a major infrastructure project that helped strengthen these communities from the ground up.The City…
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City of Tampa Utilities staff will resume reading water meters by the end of the week, in an effort to provide as many customers as possible with updated utility bills.Since mid-October, customers have been receiving estimated bills due to debris…
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As our community continues to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the City of Tampa wants to make the public aware of a Substantial Damage Letter they may be receiving in the mail this week.After the hurricanes, the City of Tampa conducted a…
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The City of Tampa is honoring its Solid Waste workers with a well-deserved celebration after their monumental efforts in clearing debris following two devastating hurricanes.To show gratitude for their hard work, Pollo Tropical, led by Tampa native…
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$3.2 Million in Disaster Relief Funding Approved for Hurricane VictimsTampa City Council voted unanimously Thursday to approve $3.2 million in State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Funds for hurricane disaster relief. The funds will…
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The City of Tampa continues to make progress on its recovery from last year's hurricanes, with five more Parks and Recreation facilities poised to open by the end of May."Storm clean-up or reconstruction touched nearly all of the City’s parks and…
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Stormwater Virtual Town HallWith storm season quickly approaching, the City of Tampa will be highlighting the proactive steps the Stormwater Department is taking to ready its system.
From continuously clearing debris, installing back-up…
From continuously clearing debris, installing back-up…
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Hundreds of roadway cave-ins — most caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton — have been repaired and city crews are working diligently to fix the final batch in the coming weeks.Unlike potholes which form on the surface of the road, cave-ins are…
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Tampa Street Paving is on a RollThe Mobility Department’s strategic focus on street resurfacing is delivering results, with more streets being paved in less time and at a lower cost to taxpayers.
So far this year, the department has overseen…
So far this year, the department has overseen…
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Emergency crews with the City of Tampa are working to fix a wastewater overflow into the Hillsborough River in the south Seminole Heights neighborhood. The cause of the problem at the Louisiana Pumping Station at Rivercrest Park appears to be a pipe…
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The City of Tampa's Parking Division is being recognized at a national scale for its services.It recently earned status as an Accredited Parking Organization (APO), joining an elite class of the top organizations in the…
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers will not receive…
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Tampa pickleball players will soon have more court options with the retrofitting of an existing basketball court on Davis Islands.Last week, crews resurfaced and repainted it into a multi-purpose court that will cater to both basketball and…
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Construction on Two Segments of the Green ARTery BeginsImagine a seamless, interconnected trail around central Tampa where cyclists cruise under shaded tree canopies, joggers find new scenic routes, and families stroll safely from one scenic gem to…
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Tampa closes the year with nearly two billion gallons of water saved, following the once-a-week watering restrictions put in place around this time last year.The once-a-week restrictions were initially put into place on December 1, 2023, as part of…
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Vik Bhide will step down as the City of Tampa’s Mobility Director with his last day in the office being June 6th, 2025 concluding nearly 12 years of dedicated public service. July 26th will be his last official day as a city employee.Mr. Bhide…
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Multiple festivals top the list of weekend events expected to draw large crowds and congestion beginning Friday, May 2. Drivers are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative transportation options.…
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2025 Miss Asia Pacific Pageant and Singing Idol Contest Set for SaturdayThe City of Tampa Mayor’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council is proud to host the 2025 Miss Asia Pacific Scholarship Pageant…
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Watch: Connecting CommunitiesTampa is taking its first steps toward a massive redevelopment of the north end of its downtown.An area ripe for renaissance, the northern area of Tampa's Central Business District -- between N Tampa…
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Earth Month Spotlights Tampa’s Increasing WasteAs the world celebrates Earth Month and promotes improved environmental stewardship, Tampa’s Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management Department is highlighting its increases in total waste…
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After completing a successful pilot program, the Tampa Water Department will continue to use ultrasonic technology to reduce algae growth in a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way in parts of the Hillsborough River Reservoir.Under the two…
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Tampa Convention Center Welcomes Historic Sorority, Alpha Kappa AlphaA wave of pink and green is taking over the Tampa Convention Center, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority hosts their 72nd Annual Atlantic Regional Conference…
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