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Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News Emergency Management, News General, News Parking, News Parks and Recreation, News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Police, News Transportation and Stormwater Services, News Wastewater

The City of Tampa is working around the clock to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, including continuous debris collection in the wake of Hurricane Helene.City officials are urging…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Solid Waste

The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will be revising services in preparation for Hurricane Milton.The revised schedule is as follows:Residential collection: Garbage and recycling…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (October 7, 2024) -- On October 1, 2024, Tampa Police arrested 26-year-old Tyree Newsome (black male, 2/12/1998) in connection with the homicide of a 19-year-old male that occurred on…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Mayor Office

FEMA Administrator Meets with Mayor CastorFEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is visiting Tampa and meeting with Mayor Jane Castor as the city and region prepares for Hurricane Milton.Mayor Castor…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Solid Waste

The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will continue to run collection services ahead of Hurricane Milton.Garbage and recycling collection will continue Monday, October 7, 2024. SWEEP and Yard…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Mayor Office, News Parking, News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Police

As Tropical Storm Milton approaches from the Gulf, the City of Tampa is offering free garage parking to all residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas, particularly electric vehicle (EV) owners.…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Parks and Recreation

In preparation for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Milton, the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will close all facilities and suspend programming starting Monday, October 7, to…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Parks and Recreation

Self-service sandbag sites will be open again on Sunday, October 6, from 7 AM to 7 PM at two Parks & Recreation facilities in the City of Tampa.According to the National Weather Service, heavy…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Solid Waste

Ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will extend hours of operation at the McKay Bay Transfer Station, allowing residents more opportunities to dispose of debris…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Parks and Recreation

In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa is providing Uber ride vouchers to help residents access vital resources at city-designated Comfort Stations.The Tampa…

News Emergency Management, News General

Tampa residents and business owners should apply for FEMA assistance as soon as possible.Homeowners and renters in Hillsborough County, and other surrounding counties, are eligible to apply for…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Parks and Recreation

Ahead of this weekend’s severe weather predictions, the City of Tampa will be opening sandbag sites.Sandbag SitesOn Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., the following two sandbag…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (October 02, 2024)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, residents in Tampa are working diligently to recover from the storm's impacts. To ensure the safety and security of affected…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (October 1, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce its participation in a statewide safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of serious injury and fatal traffic…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (October 1, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce the establishment of the Chief’s Advisory Panel, a community-driven initiative designed to enhance transparency,…

News Development & Economic Opportunity, News Emergency Management, News General, News Parks and Recreation

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa understands that many properties sustained damage, and its Construction Services team will be at multiple sites to accommodate citizen…

News Emergency Management, News General

As Tampa continues to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa will reopen its emergency call center today, September 30, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and tomorrow, October 1, from…

News Emergency Management, News General

To help alleviate some of the post-storm stress, the City of Tampa will be offering laundry assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Helene.On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a Wash Zone will be…

News Emergency Management, News General

With post-storm recovery efforts in full swing, the City of Tampa, in partnership with Hillsborough County and the Florida Department of Emergency Management, has activated two Comfort Stations to…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (September 30, 2024)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our community is beginning the lengthy recovery process. Eleven Tampa Police officers and their families were displaced from…

News Emergency Management, News General

FEMA announced Sunday that federal disaster assistance was approved by President Joe Biden and is now available to Hillsborough County residents as recovery efforts continue in the areas affected by…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

Critical Stormwater Clearing Post-Storm With post-storm operations in full swing, the City of Tampa's Stormwater crews are gearing up for a weekend of drain clearing.Tropical storm force winds,…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Wastewater

One of Tampa's main Wastewater pump stations that went offline due to flooding caused by Hurricane Helene is back on.The Krauss Pumping Station, located at 163 S Ashley Street, which processes every…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Solid Waste

Tampa Solid Waste Begins Storm Debris Collection Post Hurricane Helene The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will begin collection of storm debris on Monday, September 30, 2024. Storm debris…

News General

Babe Zaharias has just completed a major renovation of all 18 of the golf course greens and the practice putting green.New TifEagle greens have been installed, along with new greenside bunkers. This…