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News Development & Economic Opportunity, News Mayor Office

Watch Video Always on the lookout for opportunities to improve its community-centric services, the City of Tampa's Construction Services division is excited to now offer virtual inspections for…

News Solid Waste

Tampa, Fla. (September 27, 2022) – As a result of the impacts of Hurricane Ian, the McKay Bay Waste Management Resource Complex, located at 114 S. 34th St., is now closed. The complex will remain…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Mayor Office

MAYOR ANNOUNCES CLOSURES TAMPA, Fla. (September 26, 2022) --  Under the direction of Mayor Jane Castor, all City of Tampa government offices will be closed starting Tuesday, September 27, 2022, until…

News Emergency Management, News General

Members of the public who have urgent questions regarding the storm can call the City of Tampa's Citizen Information Line for immediate assistance. The call center will be activated Monday,…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Solid Waste

As a result of the impacts of Hurricane Ian, City of Tampa's solid waste services are being revised. Upon evaluation post-storm, updates on collection resumption will be shared. The revised schedule…

News Emergency Management, News General, News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation

The City of Tampa is opening 16 Tampa Parks & Recreation sites for Out of School Camp. This is at the direction of Mayor Jane Castor to assist families impacted by the closing of Hillsborough…

News Emergency Management, News General

Watch Video City of Tampa Logistics & Asset Management Team finishes a day of fuel inventory and generator top-offs to ensure the City of Tampa has a sufficient supply of fuel & power in the…

News Emergency Management, News General

Attorney General Ashley Moody today activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline with Tropical Storm Ian approaching the state. The activation comes following Governor Ron DeSantis’s state-of-emergency…

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

The City of Tampa is urging residents to collect and properly dispose of yard waste ahead of potential severe weather expected in the coming days. City of Tampa Stormwater Service employee removes…

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

Mayor Jane Castor will be available to speak about the City of Tampa's efforts to ensure the community is prepared for potential severe weather on Sunday, September 25 at 9:15 AM at the MacFarlane…

News General, News Water Department

The Tampa Water Department called in a specialized dive team on Tuesday and Wednesday to remove two underwater valves, helping increase water flow and provide drinking water to the public. The valves…

News General, News Mayor Office

Mayor Jane Castor Statement on City Charter Review "I strongly oppose any changes to Tampa's City Charter, which establishes the form of government that has served us well for 49 years and led to…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police have arrested a suspect linked to at least four business burglaries in the city. Just before 5 AM on September 16, 2022, the front glass door of the Vincent & Tampa Cigar Company,…

News Emergency Management, News General

The City of Tampa is continuing to work with state and local partners to monitor the developments of a tropical wave in the Southeastern Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center has forecasted a…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department issued six warrants, primarily on employees working at bars in Ybor City, following a two-month drug-buy operation dubbed "Operation Last Call." Detectives were made…

News General

WHO: Tampa teens, their parents, and other interested individualsWHAT: Educational presentation on teen depression and suicide preventionWHERE: Virtual Conference (Zoom) – email molly.biebel@tampagov…

News Tampa Police

The investigation continues into an early morning homicide in Tampa. Tampa Police detectives have learned that the individual shot was a current student at the University of Tampa. According to…

News General, News Water Department

City employees (and family) volunteering to keep our coastline clean. What is Coastal Cleanup Day?  The international effort brings together volunteers from more than 150 countries to clean up…

News General, News Water Department

The Tampa Water Department will be purchasing water from Tampa Bay Water (TBW) for several weeks beginning on Monday, September 19, 2022.  Why this purchase is necessary:  To facilitate planned…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department arrested a 10th grade student at Blake High School on Wednesday afternoon, after he was discovered with a loaded gun on campus. On September 14, 2022, multiple students…

News General, News Water Department

Tampa Water Department staff gave children at Temple Crest Park a chance to use their scientific skills to monitor the water in the Hillsborough River.  Event information: The after-school…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department has arrested a 13-year-old student who lit a classmate's clothing on fire on Wednesday. Tampa Police and Tampa Fire investigators were called to North Tampa Alternative…

News Development & Economic Opportunity, News General, News Housing and Community Development, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa's Housing & Community Development division is honored to be recognized by state housing leaders for its relentless efforts to help families become homeowners amid the housing…

News Tampa Police

In April of 2022, the Tampa Police Department received a cyber tip regarding a person in Tampa who was sharing child pornography via social media. Through investigative means, Tampa PD officers…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department has arrested a group of teens linked to multiple overnight auto burglaries. Just before 2 AM on Wednesday, September 14, officers responded to the 7500 block of S…