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Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News General, News Parking, News Parks and Recreation, News Special Events Coordination, News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Police, News Tampa Riverwalk

This Fourth of July, the City of Tampa encourages residents and visitors to enjoy Independence Day along the Tampa Riverwalk, where fireworks, live entertainment, and waterfront festivities will once…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation

Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is providing hundreds of teens with summer employment and, oftentimes, it turns into full-time jobs with the department that last for decades.This summer, the…

News Development & Economic Opportunity, News General

Tampa is celebrating yet another positive ranking — this time from the Financial Times.According to the publication, which announced the latest FT-Nikkei Investing in America scores, Tampa is the…

News General, News Parks and Recreation

With summer in full swing and more activity in and around pools and bodies of water, the City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is offering free swimming lessons Thursday as part of the 16th…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (June 25, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, June 22, 2025.At approximately 3:20 am, Tampa Police Officers…

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

In a heartfelt ceremony this morning, Mayor Jane Castor joined community leaders, local elected officials, city staff, and the Buckhorn family to officially rename the Tampa River Center at Julian B…

News Convention Center

Meeting professionals are once again recognizing the Tampa Convention Center for bringing an outstanding level of service to their events. Voters selected Tampa Convention Center in the Best…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce a significant enhancement to officer safety and community well-being through the generous donations of Tampa Bay hospitals and corporate partners all…

News General, News Parks and Recreation, News Sustainability & Resilience

West Tampa Recreation Complex Gets UpgradesLocal volunteers from all over the area will be heading to West Tampa this weekend to give one of its beloved recreation centers a major facelift.The…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (June 19, 2025) – The Tampa Police Department is now conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found deceased Thursday morning.Shortly before 7:20am, officers were called to N.…

News General, News Solid Waste

The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers: There will be no collection on…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL (June 16, 2025)- A Tampa woman was arrested after making threats to shoot people at a local business.On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Tampa Police officers arrested 38-year-old Bernida Smith (…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Sustainability & Resilience

As the summer season ramps up, the City of Tampa is announcing a multi-departmental effort to make drinking water more accessible in heat-vulnerable areas. As part of this partnership, City of Tampa…

News Tampa Police

Tampa, FL (June 14, 2025) – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after a shooting this morning.At 3:01am, officers responded to the 6800 block of Adamo Drive for a report of shots…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department’s Black History Committee is proud to invite the community to attend the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Perry…

News General, News Tampa Fire Rescue, News Tampa Police, News Wastewater

Tampa’s Fleet is Tough to BeatThe City of Tampa’s fleet is receiving national recognition from several organizations for its high-performing operations and contributions to the industry.Government…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (June 11, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating a bomb threat reported in the 200 block of N. Franklin St.At approximately 2:20 pm, Tampa Police Officers…

News City Council, News General, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa will host its annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, June 12, at 8:30 a.m. outside Old City Hall (315 E Kennedy Blvd), recognizing Pride Month and the contributions of…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, Fla. (June 10, 2025) -- The Tampa Police Department, in partnership with the FBI, is investigating a bank robbery that occurred on the 4000 block of W. Neptune St. around 9:20 a.m. this…

News City Council, News General, News Mayor Office

With heavy hearts, Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa City Council Chairman Alan Clendenin confirm the sudden death of Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson of District 5.A West Tampa native, Councilwoman…

News General, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition, invites the public to the 6th Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony & Festival on Friday, June 13, from 5:00PM to 8:00…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (June 6, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is gaining another tool that could help save lives thanks to a generous donation of 300 LifeVac airway clearance devices being made by Arthur…

News Community Partnerships and Neighborhood Engagement, News Emergency Management, News General, News Mayor Office, News Solid Waste

Just days into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the City of Tampa is spotlighting how data-driven strategies helped the city bounce back faster after back-to-back storms last year.When Hurricanes…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department awarded $45,000 in total funding to ten local community organizations. The funding will aid community partners who are engaged in projects and programs benefiting the…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (JUNE 5, 2025) - - Thanks to the continued generosity of the Yerrid Foundation, Tampa's young people will once again start their summer learning the joys of fishing while building positive…