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Thanks to grants from the American Heart Association and Tampa General Hospital, the City of Tampa has acquired 39 Automated External Defibrillators, and has deployed these AEDs across the city.The…

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The City of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College (HCC) are joining forces to launch GEAR UP, a new workforce development program designed to build a pipeline of certified, job-ready fleet…

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Tampa’s AAPI Film Celebration Returns to Ybor CityThe City of Tampa Mayor’s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Advisory Council will host Tampa’s 2nd Annual Asian Film Screening on Sunday,…

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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce it won a prestigious 2025 Readers’ Choice Award from ConventionSouth Magazine. These awards were based on votes from 7,000+ readers and fans. This is the…

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As Tampa marks one year since the unprecedented back-to-back hurricanes of fall 2024, a look back at the response and recovery efforts underscores the city’s resilience and fight to come back…

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TAMPA, FL. (October 8, 2025) - - Tampa Police are releasing updated information and body-worn camera video of the events leading to an in-custody death investigation.Just before 1:00 pm on October 7…

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Teen Dancers Celebrate their Hispanic HeritageFor several high school dancers performing in Tampa’s 37th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration next week, the experience will mean more than just a…

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Fall is in the air, bringing fair weather and a slew of major events in and around downtown Tampa this Saturday, October 11. Drivers should prepare for busy roads, congestion, and limited parking…

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TAMPA, FL. (October 7, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating an in-custody death that occurred near N Ashley Dr and E Whiting St just after 8:00 p.m.Based on the preliminary…

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Mayor Jane Castor and Superintendent Van Ayers join Sidewalk Stompers for National Walk to School DaySidewalk Stompers will celebrate National Walk to School Day on October 8th with Mayor Jane Castor…

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The City of Tampa is proud to unveil its second brand-new paving machine.Combined with the new paving machine purchased last year, this latest addition will provide City paving crews the updated…

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The Tampa Police Department and the Tampa Police Memorial Committee are pleased to announce that the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial 5K/1-Mile Run-Walk will take place Saturday, October 11, 2025,…

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TAMPA, FL. (October 3, 2025) - - Less than eight hours after the incident occurred, Tampa Police have arrested 59-year-old Louis Jules (black male, 02/08/1966) in connection with the homicide that…

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As the finishing touches go into the new East Tampa/Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, the original building of Fair Oaks Park came down Friday.Construction crews demolished the facility this week as they…

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A major investment to improve drainage and boost neighborhood flood resiliency is set to begin soon in a South Tampa neighborhood known to experience street flooding, even during a typical rainstorm.…

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Thousands of people will converge on downtown Tampa on Saturday, October 4th to enjoy a vivacious blend of music, festivals, sports, and other activities. Drivers in and around Downtown should expect…

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It’s a three-peat! Tampa Convention Center has won the gold medal for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the third year in a row. The center also…

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TAMPA, Fla. (September 30, 2025) – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide after two people were found dead inside a residence at the 2400 block of W Texas Avenue.At…

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TAMPA, FL, (September 29, 2025) -The Tampa Police Department invites the community to join its fourth annual National Faith & Blue family event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Water Works Park,…

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TAMPA, Fla. (September 26, 2025) -- The Tampa Police Department is once again joining forces with the Institute for Police Technology and Management (IPTM) and The University of North Florida (UNF)…

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Tampa Convention Center is honored to announce it is nominated for the prestigious ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award. This recognition celebrates the best Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs),…

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On what would have been the 95th birthday of singer, songwriter, and pianist Ray Charles, Tampa unveiled a new historical marker honoring the music legends of Central Avenue, the street where Charles…

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The City of Tampa has officially launched a new initiative funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) called the Tampa Entrepreneur Support Hub. This program will provide a suite of…

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Tampa Hope will open its Matthew 25 Community Center, just one year after breaking ground. The center will be a focal point of the shelter, providing clients with showers, laundry facilities,…

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TAMPA, FL. (September 19, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is conducting a death investigation after officers responded to a report of a deceased individual found in a vacant lot.On Friday at 1:…