From working families to school children and differently-abled individuals, sidewalks are a lifeline to independence and a source of safety for many residents who rely on walking or biking as their means of travel.
The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will resume collection services following Hurricane Idalia. The revised schedule is as follows:
Residential Collection:
Garbage collection will resume on Thursday, August…
PURPOSE: In its continuous efforts to keep residents informed on the approaching storm, the City of Tampa will be hosting regularly scheduled press updates at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), beginning Tuesday,…
UPDATE 8/27/2023: With the impending severe weather headed our way, the City of Tampa is postponing the below press conference planned for Monday morning. The new date will be shared at a later time.
From working families…
Investing in Safety: New simulator under construction at Tampa Fire Training Grounds
The Tampa Fire Training Grounds is undergoing a major upgrade that underscores the crucial need for increased funding of the Tampa Fire Department. A new fire…
The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin renovations to the Kid Mason Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony this Wednesday, August 16.
The renovations will add an additional 411 square feet to the center…
To shed light on the current deteriorating condition of roadways throughout the city, Tampa leaders will host a press conference discussing the critical need for repairs and improvement projects and a pathway to achieve safer roadways.
Mayor Jane…
A fire inside a Tampa Solid Waste truck on June 30, 2023, required the driver to quickly remove the load of trash to prevent flames from spreading throughout the truck.
WHAT: The City of Tampa is hosting a press conference to raise…
In recognition of Purple Heart Day, Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Councilman Luis Viera and State Senator Jay Collins will join with the local Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapters and representatives from Florida Gold Star Families to raise a flag…
Mayor Jane Castor today presented a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 that aims to keep Tampa thriving by ramping up the paving of deteriorated roads and construction of missing sidewalks, as well as greater investments in affordable housing,…
Tampa officials reminding residents of the hazards of trashing lithium-ion batteries
The City of Tampa is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about the dangers of disposing of lithium-ion batteries and other hazardous household waste.
The…
The City of Tampa's first official AmeriCorp Green Team is preparing to graduate. In celebration of their accomplishments the team is completing a new trail as its final project at the New Tampa Nature Park.
As part of its efforts to protect its urban forest, the City of Tampa is calling all residents and other stakeholders to join in its strategy to protect, grow, and manage Tampa's invaluable tree canopy and vegetation.
Boom by the Bay, Hard Rock Takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Powered by TECO is Today!
Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, returns today with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. In addition to fireworks, residents will…
Beginning July 1, 2023, the City of Tampa’s Parking Division will be implementing two new city-wide initiatives to make the City of Tampa more accessible for residents and visitors.
ADA Accessibility: Beginning July 1,2023, any individual properly…
Three Tampa natives, who have been friends since high school, are answering Mayor Jane Castor's call for local developers to help address the city's affordable housing crisis.
With the demand for affordable housing options at an all time…
Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new activations.…
The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor are proud to announce the release of Tampa’s first Climate Action & Equity Plan (CAEP).
Developing a clean energy and resilient infrastructure plan was a commitment Mayor Castor made in her first term and…
The City of Tampa is proud to team up with the HCC Foundation and other community partners for the 3rd annual Signing Day event. This interactive job fair and career pathways event will take place on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
Boom by the Bay is Back for July 1
The annual Boom by the Bay Hard Rock Takeover of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will return on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
This City of Tampa tradition kicked off in 2019 to celebrate…
The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor invite the public to view a new art exhibit, Shine A Light Youth Art Contest, produced by the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation.
The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor invite the public to view a new art exhibit, Shine A Light Youth Art Contest, produced by the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation.
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, National Weather Service Meteorologists Brian LaMarre and Keily Delerme, Tampa Fire Rescue Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Police Interim Chief Lee Bercaw, City of Tampa Deputy Administrator of…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Unveiling of Ybor City Road Safety Project
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor; Kim Headland, V.M. Ybor Neighborhood Association President; Alex Henry, Vision Zero Team Lead; City of Tampa Mobility Team…
Tomorrow, Tampa Parks & Recreation will celebrate the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day. This event is a day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country.
WHAT: Today is the City of Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival, honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. The festival will showcase beautiful cultural performances from various…
WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will help distribute Mother's Day flower orders from Moates Florist, a small business temporarily affected by infrastructure improvements underway under the Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding…
In a continued effort to support Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the 2nd annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway tomorrow, distributing 1,000 free trees to community residents.
As part of Tampa’s ambitious drive to strengthen Tampa’s resiliency and upgrade critical infrastructure, the city’s Wastewater Department is overhauling several pumping stations, its collection system of sewer mainlines and pipes, and beginning…
In a continued effort to support Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the 2nd annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway, distributing 1,000 free trees to community residents. residents.
Mayor Jane Castor today called on Tampa to renew and re-energize its commitment to maintaining a word class tree canopy, setting a goal of planting 30,000 new trees by 2030.
“I am enlisting everyone - city government, individuals,…
WHAT: Today, Mayor Jane Castor is unveiling new tree initiatives to protect and improve the city's tree canopy. The Mayor is calling on Tampa to renew and re-energize its commitment to maintaining a world class tree…
WHAT: Today, Mayor Jane Castor will cast her vote for the City of Tampa Municipal Run-off Election. The mayor is encouraging everyone to go vote. DATE: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 …
From launching a new homeless shelter, to helping a woman who is losing her eyesight develop the life skills she needs to remain living in her home independently, Tampa's residents have benefited in countless ways from federal grant programs, such…
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor will join Bishop Gregory Parkes, of the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, and Maggie Rogers, executive director of Catholic Charities, for the unveiling of 100 new Hope Cottages built at Tampa Hope.…
For the sixth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning are in the NHL Playoffs. Mayor Jane Castor and the Lightning are celebrating with a banner drop at Tampa City Hall today at 12 p.m.
The group will ascend to the top of City Hall in a Tampa…
For the sixth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning are in the NHL Playoffs. Mayor Jane Castor and the Lightning are celebrating with a banner drop at Tampa City Hall on Monday, April 17 at 12:00 p.m.
Matilda Martinez Garcia
Each year the award recognizes a person or organization that has made extraordinary contributions to the betterment of Hillsborough County’s Hispanic community.
Established in 2013, the award honors the…
As Taylor Swift prepares to take the stage at Raymond James Stadium for The Eras Tour this week, the Swifties at City Hall have been working on a plan to welcome the star to our city.
Cities that have hosted the singer during The…
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