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Today, the City of Tampa will celebrate the one-year anniversary of FIX IT FAST, an initiative allowing residents to have repairs such as potholes made within 72-hours after filing a report. The FIX…

News Mayor Office, News Parks and Recreation

City of Tampa leaders are taking additional steps to protect cemeteries.  The Tampa City Council, working closely with the Castor administration, has approved adding new policies to the Tampa…

News General, News Mayor Office

Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa are sending a strong message to tree-cutting businesses, builders and residents that everyone needs to protect Tampa’s acclaimed tree canopy from reckless…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police detectives are working to identify the suspects, seen in this video, who burglarized the Burger King at 2513 N 50th St in the early hours of September 7. One suspect can be seen wearing…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police are investigating an early morning commercial burglary that occurred on Armenia Avenue at Quick Pick Liquors. Video surveillance shows the suspect wearing a black hoodie with a large…

News General

A $100,000 grant from AmeriCorps will help place more grandparent volunteers in classrooms Teachers and students at a local school are receiving an extra pair of helpful hands in the classroom…

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Her Majesty The Queen's yacht docked at Harbor Island and she met Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman. She later visited the University of Tampa, with a reception at Plant Hall’s Fletcher Lounge, followed by…

News General, News Water Department

The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine between September 12-October 3, 2022.  What is happening: During this period, the department will use…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department has arrested three teenage suspects linked to burglaries in Tampa and Temple Terrace. Shortly after 11 PM on September 6, 2022, an auto burglary was reported at 8424…

News General, News Mayor Office

Tampa teens wanting to give back to their community and looking for a glimpse into the workings of City Hall are invited to apply for seats on the Mayor’s Youth Corps.   The Mayor’s Youth Corps is…

News Tampa Police

Tampa, FL (Wednesday, September 7, 2022) - An arrest warrant has been issued for 24-year-old Derick P. Bowden on the charges of First Degree Murder and Felon in Possession of a firearm. Just before…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police continued to follow up on community concerns of criminal activity taking place in local hotels and motels. As the Tampa Police Department’s Safer Summer Initiatives continue, officers…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department arrested a middle school student on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, after locating a gun in his backpack on campus. The school resource officer at Franklin Middle School,…

News Internal Audit

The Benefits Section of the City of Tampa’s Human Resources Department is responsible for enrolling and coordinating health benefits for all non-sworn employees. The report in its entirety can be…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an infant injured on Saturday. Shortly after 1 PM on September 3, 2022, officers were called to a home located on the 8300 block of…

News Tampa Police

In anticipation of more motorists and boaters in Tampa for the extended Labor Day weekend, the Tampa Police Department is launching an enforcement operation dubbed "The Heat is On." Holiday…

News General, News Solid Waste

In observance of Labor Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022.Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 5, 2022. The revised…

News General, News Parks and Recreation, News Solid Waste

In observance of Labor Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. Residential Customers will not receive solid waste collection service on Monday, September 5, 2022.…

News Tampa Police

A student at Hillsborough High School was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after being discovered with a loaded gun on campus. On August 31, 2022, the school resource officer at Hillsborough High…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department has arrested Eric Harris, a Pasco Sheriff's Office deputy, on a charge of felony animal cruelty. On August 21, 2022, Harris was involved in an argument with his then-…

News Tampa Police

As Tampa Police Detectives continue working to develop leads in an August 27 homicide investigation, they join the victim's family in asking for help from our community. In the early morning hours…

News Transportation and Stormwater Services

Franklin & Zack Street Signal Will Be Converted to Four-Way Stop This will prioritize pedestrian crossings The City of Tampa’s Mobility Department will convert the intersection of N Franklin St…

News Solid Waste

In observance of Labor Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 5, 2022. The revised…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is seeking to hire several civilian employees who will work in embedded positions with law enforcement. Positions are now posted for a victim advocate and behavioral…

News Tampa Police

Arrested:  Brandon J. Baker, black male, 11/23/88 Incident Date/Time:  8/23/2022 at 4:05 AM Incident Type:  Carjacking; Burglary with Battery, Kidnapping; Grand Theft Auto Victim Info:  1/black…