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Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (FEBRUARY 12, 2026) - -Tampa Police have charged 19-year-old Jamarian Bradfield (black male, 11/16/2005) in the fatal shooting of a black female in her mid-30s.Tampa Police responded to…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (FEBRUARY 12, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Wednesday afternoon. On February 11, 2026, just before 5:00 pm, Tampa Police…

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

Spend more time with your honey, and less time in traffic! Downtown Tampa and the surrounding area will be swooning with excitement this weekend with events expected to draw tens of thousands of…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation, News Tampa Riverwalk

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, already a vibrant social center on Tampa's Riverwalk, gets two more tail-wagging amenities with the grand opening of new dog parks.The City of Tampa, the Parks and…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (FEB 7, 2026) -- Tampa Police are investigating an armed robbery that was reported to have occurred just before 8:00 am Saturday at LV Nails & Spa, located at 2513 W. Hillsborough Ave.…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (February 5, 2026)- The Tampa Police Department has concluded a three-month initiative titled, “Operation: Safer Streets,” resulting in 55 arrests. Operation: Safer Streets shifted…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Riverwalk

Tampa Secures $3 Million for Fire Station, Additional West Riverwalk FundingThe City of Tampa will receive $3 million in federal funding for Fire Station 24, located in the University area, as part…

News General, News Tampa Fire Rescue

City of Tampa Hardens Fire Stations Ahead of 2026 Hurricane SeasonAhead of hurricane season 2026, the City of Tampa is reinforcing several fire stations to improve resilience and ensure uninterrupted…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (FEBRUARY 2, 2026) - - A new generation of public servants is ready to protect our community as twenty-four individuals prepare to take their oath as full-time and reserve Tampa Police…

News General, News Parking, News Parks and Recreation, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

The eBike Voucher Program Returns for 2026TAMPA, Fla. (February 2, 2026) -- The City of Tampa's Parking Division is excited to announce the return of the extremely popular eBike Voucher Program for…

News Convention Center

The Tampa Convention Center is proud to host the Florida Venue Managers Association (FVMA) Operations Seminar, welcoming venue professionals from across the state for a day of learning, networking,…

News Convention Center, News General, News Mayor Office, News Tampa Fire Rescue

City of Tampa to Honor Veterans During Black History CelebrationThe City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will host the 38th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration next Friday…

News Convention Center, News General, News Parking, News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Police, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

 Arrr, heed this, ye road-sailin' scallywags, traffic may be rough ahead, Gasparilla Pirate Fest be inbound! Here is all you need to know to make it another legendary voyage!Getting ThereEvent…

News Convention Center

The Gasparilla Pirate Invasion returns to downtown Tampa on Saturday, January 31, bringing one of the city’s most anticipated traditions back to the waterfront at the Tampa Convention Center.Whether…

News General, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

Weekend Traffic Advisory: January 30 - Feb 1Comedy, concerts, outdoor crossbars and of course Krewe's top the list of weekend events, sure to attract hundreds of thousands of people in and around…

News City Council, News General, News Water Department

Water Department Urges Continued Conservation Following Water Shortage DeclarationAs the Southwest Florida Water Management District declares a Modified Phase II Water Shortage, the Tampa Water…

News Convention Center, News General, News Mayor Office, News Special Events Coordination

Pirates Demanding Key to the CityAs part of the lead-up to the 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest, members of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will arrive in downtown Tampa today and…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation, News Solid Waste, News Special Events Coordination, News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Police, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

With word that the Gasparilla pirates will be raiding Downtown Tampa today, city departments are preparing for their invasion Saturday.From public safety, to clean up, it will be 'all hands hoay'…

News Convention Center, News General

Tampa Convention Center is expanding its accessibility services with the launch of new Distract Paks and Emergency Communication Cards, including a Spanish-language version, as part of a broader…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (JAN 23, 2026) - - Tampa Police, working in partnership with the US Marshals Task Force, located and arrested two suspects involved in a fatal December shooting.“These arrests are the…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (January 22, 2026) - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on the 8200-block of North 12th Street.When officers arrived they found one individual…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (January 22, 2026) - - Tampa Police detectives are investigating a homicide after an adult woman died this morning.Just before 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence located on the…

News General, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

Weekend Traffic Advisory: January 23-25A full slate of events, including the 2026 Children's Gasparilla Parade, are expected to draw tens of thousands of people in and around the Downtown Tampa area…

News General, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

Arrr, ye landlubbers! Don yer finest pirate garb and ready yerselves for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade setting sail down Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday, January 24th at 4:00 PM. Getting There…

News Development & Economic Opportunity, News General, News Mayor Office

New affordable homes will be coming online over the next year and a half as developers participating in the third phase of the City of Tampa’s Infill Housing Program break ground on their properties.…