Archived News & Public Notices

Archived News & Public Notices

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News General, 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 Parks and Recreation

Tampa River Center To Host National Learn To Row DayThe City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, CANDO's Team Tampa Rowing, and The Tampa Athletic Club will host USRowing's seventh annual…

News General, News Water Department

Tampa Water Department to Temporarily Change Disinfection ProcessThe Tampa Water Department will temporarily switch its water disinfection process from Monday, June 9, 2025, through Monday, June 30,…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (MAY 29, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department, continuing the relentless effort to combat child exploitation, arrested 21-year-old Jesse Sharrer (white male, 9/11/2003) after a detailed…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (MAY 28, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department, working in partnership with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, arrested 25-year-old Jose Guerrero, Jr. (white male, 6/1/1999),…

News General, News Mayor Office, News Transportation and Stormwater Services, News Wastewater, News Water Department

Four Tampa Neighborhoods Receive Major Infrastructure UpgradesFour Tampa neighborhoods are more sustainable and resilient thanks to a major infrastructure project that helped strengthen these…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department concluded its comprehensive Memorial Day weekend enforcement efforts, Operation: Zero Proof, which focused on ensuring safe roadways and waterways throughout the extended…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL (May 27, 2025) - - A DUI-related traffic crash at S. Howard Ave and W. Azeele St early Monday morning left a pedestrian with severe injuries and resulted in three arrests, including the…

News City Council, News General, News Mayor Office, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

Tampa Street Paving is on a RollThe Mobility Department’s strategic focus on street resurfacing is delivering results, with more streets being paved in less time and at a lower cost to taxpayers.So…

News General, News Wastewater

Emergency crews with the City of Tampa are working to fix a wastewater overflow into the Hillsborough River in the south Seminole Heights neighborhood. The cause of the problem at the Louisiana…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL (MAY 24, 2025) - - Tampa Police arrested 25-year-old Jefry Maldonado Hernandez (white male, 9/10/1999), charging him in connection to a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Busch Blvd. and…

News General, News Mayor Office

Loneliness is not just a personal struggle—it is a growing public health crisis. Nearly one in five adults in the U.S. say they feel lonely every day, and the consequences of isolation are as…

News General, News Parking

The City of Tampa's Parking Division is being recognized at a national scale for its services.It recently earned status as an Accredited Parking Organization (APO), joining an elite class of the top…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL. (May 22, 2025) - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the Tampa Police Department is reminding everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly, both on the roads and on the water.Beginning…

News Tampa Police

TAMPA, FL (May 23, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is excited to launch our newest initiative, "Signal 87 Summits," designed to foster even stronger partnerships within our community. These…

News General, News Solid Waste

The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers will not receive service. Regular…

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

Hundreds of roadway cave-ins — most caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton — have been repaired and city crews are working diligently to fix the final batch in the coming weeks.Unlike potholes which…

News General, News Parks and Recreation

Tampa pickleball players will soon have more court options with the retrofitting of an existing basketball court on Davis Islands.Last week, crews resurfaced and repainted it into a multi-purpose…

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

Construction on Two Segments of the Green ARTery BeginsImagine a seamless, interconnected trail around central Tampa where cyclists cruise under shaded tree canopies, joggers find new scenic routes,…

News Tampa Police

On May 10, 2025, at around 4:19 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of N. Nebraska Ave and E. Robson St in reference to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash.Upon arrival, officers located the…

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

Vik Bhide will step down as the City of Tampa’s Mobility Director with his last day in the office being June 6th, 2025 concluding nearly 12 years of dedicated public service. July 26th will be his…

News Convention Center

Tampa Convention Center is proud to welcome back SOF Week, an annual convention dedicated to Special Operations Forces. The event is happening May 5 to May 8, 2025. It is expected to draw around 20,…

News Internal Audit

The City of Tampa has established five special revenue funds, collectively referred to as the Law Enforcement Trust Funds. The report in its entirety can be viewed on TampaGov.net.

News Art and Cultural Affairs, News City Council, News General, News Mayor Office

2025 Miss Asia Pacific Pageant and Singing Idol Contest Set for SaturdayThe City of Tampa Mayor’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council is proud to host the 2025 Miss Asia Pacific…

News General, News Special Events Coordination, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

Multiple festivals top the list of weekend events expected to draw large crowds and congestion beginning Friday, May 2. Drivers are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative transportation…