Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News General, News Solid Waste

City of Tampa Christmas Tree Collection TAMPA, Fla. (December 31, 2025) --The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will begin offering curbside Christmas Tree Collection Service at no additional…

News General, News Solid Waste

City of Tampa Garbage Collection Schedule for New Year HolidayTAMPA, Fla. (December 29, 2025) — A new collection schedule is now available for the New Year holiday. In observance of New Year's Day,…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL (December 23, 2025) - - Tampa Police have arrested the suspect in the murder of 34-year-old James McClendon that occurred earlier this month."It is our hope that this arrest will allow the…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (December 23, 2025) - - Over the holiday and into the new year, the Tampa Police Department remains committed to keeping residents and visitors in Tampa safe. The Tampa Police…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (DECEMBER 23, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a tragic traffic fatality that claimed the life of a 34-year-old man early Tuesday morning.The crash occurred around 6:…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

After displaying years of incredible work ethic, leadership, and talent, four City of Tampa staff members have been promoted into director roles and a new city attorney has been hired.Mobility…

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Tampa children will get a lifetime thrill when Mayor Jane Castor and community leaders deliver brand new bicycles.This event, the seventh annual Caroling with Castor, in partnership with onbikes,…

News Convention Center, News Parking, News Parks and Recreation, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

Ho, Ho, Ho...there's a Nice List of events this Saturday, December 20, likely to draw big crowds and potential traffic congestion. Don't be on the Naughty List - plan ahead, leave early, watch out…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Wastewater

Major Upgrade CompleteMajor upgrades to a 70-year-old wastewater pumping station in Tampa have been completed.The Bayshore Wastewater Pumping Station was originally placed into service in 1955 and is…

News Convention Center

Tampa Convention Center is strengthening its team with the addition of two experienced professionals, reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional service for meetings, conventions,…

News City Council, News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation

The stunningly new Fair Oaks Community Center is opening its doors, ready to receive the many passionate East Tampa residents who are eager to return to their programming and wellness activities as…

News Tampa Police

Tampa, FL. (December 15th, 2025) - The Tampa Police Department is now investigating a homicide after a man’s body was found Friday afternoon.The victim has been positively identified as James…

News General, News Solid Waste

City of Tampa Garbage Collection Schedule Revised for Christmas and New Year HolidaysTAMPA, Fla. (December 9, 2025) -- A new collection schedule is now available for Christmas and New Year's holidays…

News Transportation and Stormwater Services

The City of Tampa is proud to join the Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Association on Thursday, December 11th for a ribbon cutting celebrating a brand-new sidewalk in Ybor City, made possible thanks…

News General, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

Traffic Advisory: Sunday, December 14thDrivers can expect increased traffic and heavy pedestrian activity in and around Downtown Tampa on Sunday, December 14, as multiple events will be taking place…

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Almost two dozen students from Hillsborough High School, all of whom are part of our Big Brothers Big Sisters School-to-Work Mentor Program, will join their mentors and Mayor Jane Castor in building…

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The City of Tampa has announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified and visionary developers to purchase the Tampa Police Department Headquarters property on N. Franklin…

News Convention Center

At the Tampa Convention Center, flawless conferences, conventions, corporate meetings, galas, and association events rely on a skilled operations team. That's why we are especially proud to announce…

News City Council, News General

City of Tampa to Honor Levy Brothers’ Legacy with Street Naming CeremonyThe City of Tampa will hold a street naming ceremony on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to honor the extraordinary…

News General

MLK Parade Foundation Expands Scholarship Program for 2026The Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Foundation, Inc. will announce enhancements to its scholarship program that will allow more Hillsborough…

News Convention Center, News General, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

Traffic Advisory: Saturday, December 6th'Tis the season for major holiday events and this Saturday, December 6th we will see a blizzard of 'em. From parades, to tree lightings, to bike rides and more…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation

The Kate Jackson Center's Anderson Playground has beautiful new equipment with ADA upgrades and is unveiling it all with a ribbon cutting.In addition to the new equipment - featuring a Kompan Giant…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (DECEMBER 1, 2025) - - Just before 10pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Tampa Police responded to the 1500 block of W. Chestnut St. Preliminary information suggested that a verbal argument,…

News Convention Center, News General

Tampa Convention Center Wins “Best of the Best” Honor to Wrap Up Award-Winning YearTampa Convention Center is proud to cap off an award-winning 2025 by being named ConventionSouth’s Best of the Best…

News Tampa Police

View this email in your browserTampa Police Officer Arrested in Off-Duty IncidentTAMPA, FL. (November 28, 2025) - A Tampa Police officer has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest.…