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The City of Tampa will celebrate Archives Awareness Week with exhibits and programs taking place at local archives throughout the week of July 11 - 17, 2021. These programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Archives Awareness…
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Crosswalks to Classrooms installation at Dr. Carter G. Woodson PK-8The Florida Department of Transportation recently presented its 2020 Planning Innovation of the Year award to the City of Tampa for its Crosswalks to Classrooms…
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Old City Hall, located at 315. E. Kennedy Blvd., lit up in rainbow colors.
The City of Tampa, including Old City Hall, the Tampa Riverwalk, and Downtown bridges, will light up in all colors of the rainbow tonight at sunset to celebrate Tampa's…
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Mayor Jane Castor will deliver a proclamation in support of Tampa Navy Week today, Wednesday, March 23. This ceremony will honor the brave men and women who are serving or have served in the United States Navy.
The celebration…
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The City of Tampa’s only woman fully automated solid waste driver will speak with local kids about the solid waste industry during Women’s History Month. Richele Jenkins hopes to share her experience of working in a male-dominated industry while…
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Background and Statement:
Council Chairman Orlando Gudes Investigation
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, March 28, 2022) -- The City of Tampa has received a number of inquiries regarding the sexual harassment allegations against…
Council Chairman Orlando Gudes Investigation
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, March 28, 2022) -- The City of Tampa has received a number of inquiries regarding the sexual harassment allegations against…
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The City of Tampa is proud to announce the completion of a series of road safety improvements at the intersection of Rome Avenue and Spruce Street, creating a safer school crossing in West Tampa.
The multiple road improvements include road…
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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 today.
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and:
Marggie Nichols, CPA, the Altura Group
Monica Martino Angel, Co-founder…
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Robin NighCity of Tampa, Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, Robin Nigh, was recently named one of the top 25 creative revolutionaries that lead the way for positive change by CODAworx, the hub of the commissioned art economy. This…
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On Friday, November 20, the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council will present 260 copies of Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist to Hillsborough County School District officials. The event will occur at 10 am at Bailey…
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On Friday, November 20, the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council will present 260 copies of Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist to Hillsborough County School District officials. The event will occur at 10 am at…
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The City of Tampa is unveiling its Vision Zero Action plan as part of our effort to eliminate all roadway deaths and life-altering injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.
The City of Tampa’s Vision Zero Action Plan…
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Commits to Major Solar Investment on Hanna Avenue Municipal Building
The City of Tampa is now developing the city’s first Climate Action & Equity Plan. The plan advances one of Mayor Castor’s major campaign commitments and is part of the…
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This afternoon a transmission main coming from the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility was hit by a third party performing work in the area. Parts of our system are currently experiencing lower pressure as a result. Tampa Water Department crews…
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The City of Tampa has been awarded the prestigious 25th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) for 2020 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). The AEP Award is earned by public and non-profit agencies that demonstrate…
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Strategic Property Partners, in conjunction with the City of Tampa, Tampa Fire Rescue, Massey Emergency Management and Cushman & Wakefield, will be conducting a state-of-the-art high-rise firefighting exercise at the center of one of the country…
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Recommended Detour Route for S. West Shore Blvd. Road Closure
The City of Tampa wants to alert drivers about a stretch of temporary lane closures along West Shore Blvd. that will have a large impact on people who commute…
The City of Tampa wants to alert drivers about a stretch of temporary lane closures along West Shore Blvd. that will have a large impact on people who commute…
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Starting on March 14, the City of Tampa is instituting a series of parking changes that will make it easier to find a parking space, reduce traffic congestion and create additional parking spaces in the business corridor of Ybor City. …
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City of Tampa Solid Waste customers may be affected by minor changes in services due to recent updates to a City ordinance. Most of the ordinance changes are minor and needed to keep Code references current.
However, there are …
However, there are …
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With continuing cases rates decreasing and the increased capability of private pharmacies, healthcare providers and home testing kits available to now meet the demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Tampa will be closing our Al Lopez and Al Barnes…
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Those who need a COVID-19 test can visit the public testing sites at Al Lopez Park or the West Tampa Community Resource Center. No appointment is needed.
More information: tampa.gov/COVID-19
More information: tampa.gov/COVID-19
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Mary O’Connor served the Tampa Police Department for 22 years, rising to the rank of assistant chief before retiring in 2016.
Since then, Mary has spent time extensively traveling the country, teaching and providing subject matter expertise…
Since then, Mary has spent time extensively traveling the country, teaching and providing subject matter expertise…
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Tampa for its annual comprehensive financial report …
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The City of Tampa will hire a designated advocate to help achieve the city’s unprecedented goal for minority and small business participation in the construction of the planned City Center on Hanna Avenue in East Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor…
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Cheryl Hodges Cummings, a DARE recipient, closed on her first home in December 2021.
She also received assistance through the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area fund. With housing affordability at the forefront of Mayor Jane Castor's…
She also received assistance through the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area fund. With housing affordability at the forefront of Mayor Jane Castor's…
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Tampa's steady progress and commitment to make streets and neighborhoods more walkable, affordable, and transit-oriented has resulted in a second grant from the Federal Transit Administration to support these ongoing community planning & design…
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The revised collection schedule is as follows:
Residential Customers who normally receive service on Monday will not receive garbage, recycling, or yard waste service. Customers will receive service on their next scheduled service…
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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will begin its annual Solid Waste Enhanced Environmental Program (S.W.E.E.P.) collection service Monday, January 3, 2022.
The program, exclusive to Tampa…
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We had an outage of many of our popular applications beginning at about 3:00 AM on Thursday, December 23, 2021. These applications include Accela, Customer Service Center, My Government Services, Police Traffic Advisories, RecTrac, and Council…
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The City of Tampa is proud to announce the hiring of Maribel Garrett as its new Community Engagement Coordinator and Hispanic Liaison. The addition of this position to the newly formed Community Engagement & Partnerships…
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One of Tampa's most iconic sights has been temporarily removed from the city's skyline.
The Tampa Convention Center sign, which has overlooked the Hillsborough River since 2012, has been removed and stored, as construction crews advance…
The Tampa Convention Center sign, which has overlooked the Hillsborough River since 2012, has been removed and stored, as construction crews advance…
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A new recycling and trash collection schedule is now available for Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
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Five new weather stations are in now place across the City of Tampa, providing live weather data on current temperatures, hourly forecasts, wind speeds, rainfall, and lightning strikes, allowing faster and more efficient monitoring…
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Catholic Charities officially opens permanent “Tampa Hope” on Monday
Catholic Charities, in partnership with the City of Tampa, is opening a new homeless resource program called Tampa Hope, providing safe, secure, and permanent…
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Mayor Jane Castor and volunteers get ready to deliver holiday gift baskets to families.
Special delivery from Tampa’s “North Pole!" The City of Tampa delivered holiday gift baskets to more than 150 Tampa families today to help make the season…
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Kayon Henderson, Manager of Housing and Community Development
The City of Tampa has appointed Kayon Henderson as Manager of Housing and Community Development.
Her promotion follows a series of accomplishments and…
Her promotion follows a series of accomplishments and…
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Fire Rescue are making great progress in the transformation of Fire Station 25, where construction has already started to convert the existing building into an exclusive “rescue station” to serve North Tampa.
In…
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A new recycling and trash collection schedule is now available for Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
In observance of Christmas Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2020 and Monday, December 27, 2021. In…
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Micka Davis, a City of Tampa Wastewater Collections Asset Support Specialist, prepares to show students at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy Middle School how his department maintains the City's sewer system.Employees across the City of Tampa had a…
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What: Old City Hall, Downtown Bridges and the Tampa Riverwalk will be lit up in teal for cervical cancer awareness.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021
Time: Sunset, approximately 5:36 p.m.…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021
Time: Sunset, approximately 5:36 p.m.…
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Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the outside northbound and outside southbound lanes of North Nebraska Avenue will be closed between East Sligh Avenue and East Elm Street while the Tampa Water Department returns to complete a more permanent repair…
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Electric Company (TECO) today jointly announced a partnership to deploy a major rooftop solar array at the Tampa Convention Center (TCC). The renewable energy investment in Tampa’s downtown urban core is expected to be…
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The City of Tampa has partnered with local advertising agency, ChappellRoberts, to launch a new “Choose Your Mask” COVID-19 safety awareness campaign.
The campaign was designed in a “choose your own adventure style” with a series of graphics that…
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Mayor Jane Castor has signed an Executive Order on Friday for the City of Tampa to become the second city in Florida to join a network of more than 350 cities committed to ending their urban HIV epidemics by 2030.
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In observance of Veterans Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
City of Tampa Solid Waste has revised the collection schedule as follows: Commercial Customers will not receive collection service on…
City of Tampa Solid Waste has revised the collection schedule as follows: Commercial Customers will not receive collection service on…
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City of Tampa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report
The City of Tampa is now releasing the full findings of its Greenhouse Gas…
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The City of Tampa is showing its support for afterschool programs by proclaiming Oct. 28 "Lights On Afterschool Day".
Lights on Afterschool is a national event being celebrated this year on October 28, 2021, when local leaders and…
Lights on Afterschool is a national event being celebrated this year on October 28, 2021, when local leaders and…
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As the Tampa Convention Center makes headway in its Capital Improvement Plan, a portion of the Tampa Riverwalk will be rerouted (starting on October 13, 2021) for the construction of 18 new waterfront meeting rooms.
The complexity of the …
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The Tampa Water Department has resumed its normal water disinfection process at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility.
The Water Department uses liquid oxygen to create ozone, a powerful disinfectant that is added to the water to destroy…
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The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This highlights the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's commitment to public safety, keeping kids safe and…
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