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News COVID-19, News General, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa will ring the clock tower bells at Old City Hall and light up Old City Hall and downtown bridges red, white, and blue as part of a national moment of unity to memorialize the lives…

News Tampa Police

It is with deepest sorrow the Tampa Police Department confirms the passing of retired Police Chief Austin “A.C.” McLane. Chief McLane began his service to the City of Tampa on January 14, 1963. He…

News Tampa Police

It is with heavy hearts the Tampa Police Department family announces the passing of Kirby Rainsberger, our Legal Advisor, Chief Assistant City Attorney, and friend. Chief Dugan mourned Kirby’s…

News General, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa is proud to receive a $500,000 grant from Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity to help shape a stronger and more resilient future for Tampa.  The grant is part of HUD’s…

News General, News Mayor Office

In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm today. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Dr. Edwin Michael, and Dr. Jason Wilson from Tampa…

News Tampa Police

The Tampa Police Department is releasing body-worn camera footage of the gunfire exchanges that took place during a 21-hour standoff with armed barricaded subject Renardo Bucklon.  The following…

News Tampa Police

On January 10 at 4:23 PM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a male down near the area of N. Grady Ave and W. Osborne Ave. When officers arrived, they located a deceased Hispanic male homicide…

News Tampa Police

Incident Date/Time:  1/10/2021 at 7:15 PM     Location:  6202 N 40th St. Incident Type:  Shooting/Homicide Victim Info:  24-year-old black male (deceased); 23-year-old black female (injured)…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday January 10, 2021. He is currently self-isolating at home. "Being a cancer survivor, I am very aware of the need to protect…

News General, News Solid Waste

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021.  Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Monday, January 18,…

News Tampa Police

On Sunday, January 10, at 10:53 AM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a subject down in the 3000 block of N. Morgan St. When officers arrived, they located a deceased black male in his mid-30's…

News General, News Parks and Recreation, News Special Events Coordination

With Super Bowl 55, just around the corner, the NFL Experience will soon be underway. In partnership with the Tampa Bay Host Committee, preparations for the NFL Experience will be starting soon.…

News General, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa will be lighting up blue in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, recognized nationally on January 11th with #WearBlueDay.    Human Trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery…

News Tampa Police

Incident Date/Time:  1/10/2021 at 5:43 AM Location:  1600 block W. De Leon St. Suspect Info:  Scott Massa, white male (10/01/1969) Suspect's Vehicle:  maroon 2007 Chevy Tahoe Details:  In the…

News Tampa Police

CHARGED: Kelvin Reynoso, black male (12/02/1999) INCIDENT DATE/TIME: January 8, 2019 @ 10:51 PM INCIDENT LOCATION: 8700 block N. Tangerine Pl Tampa Police Homicide Detectives continue their…

News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures

Beginning at 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 8, E Jackson Street will be closed between N Florida Avenue and N Marion Street for a utility connection related work for the new hotel. Barricades and signs…

News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa continues to showcase its commitment to the highest standard of financial reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded…

News General

The Event Service Professional Association (ESPA) representing event service personnel throughout North America has named Una Garvey, Tampa Convention Center & Tourism Director and Suzanne Seder…

News Tampa Police

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: January 8, 2019 @ 10:51 PM INCIDENT LOCATION: 8700 block N. Tangerine Pl ARREST DATE/TIME: January 8, 2021 @ 11:56 AM ARREST LOCATION: 11112 US 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534 ARRESTED…

News Tampa Police

Upon conclusion of an internal investigation, Jarda Bradford was terminated from employment with the Tampa Police Department in relation to her arrest on felony tampering with evidence charges. The…

News Convention Center

From January 11, 2021 through February 17, 2021, The Cross Bay Ferry will be temporarily relocating it’s point of departure in Tampa to Sparkman Wharf in preparation of Super Bowl LV events in Tampa…

News Convention Center

Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce the Certification of its Convention Services Division, having successfully completed the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business – School…

News Convention Center

TCC recently completed a $1 million renovation of its Ballrooms, which included new carpeting.  As part of our sustainability measures, 28,000 lbs of the former Ballroom carpet was recycled.  TCC is…

News Convention Center

The Tampa Convention Center congratulates Alexis Comas, Convention Services Manager, on recently earning the Certified Meeting Professional certification.A CMP certification is issued by the Events…

News Tampa Police

DATE/TIME: January 6, 2021 @ 11:04 AM LOCATION:  Chamberlain High School, 9401 N. Boulevard ARRESTED: Messiah Tyson, black male (8/20/2005) DETAILS:  Tampa Police arrested Messiah Tyson today after…