Tampa Convention Center Gasparilla

News & Public Notices

News Mayor Office, News General

To help celebrate the 100th birthday of lifelong Tampa resident, Ms. Lydia Mones, the Tampa Bay Rays teamed up with Mayor Jane Castor for a special centennial surprise. Ms. Lydia Mones is an active…

News Mayor Office, News General, News Tampa Police

Roundtable is final in a five-part series entitled, “A National Discussion on Achieving an American Breakthrough: Mayors and CEOs in Conversation on Equity, Recovery and Growth” Today, October 27th …

News Mayor Office, News General, News Planning and Development

As part of the City of Tampa’s ongoing efforts to support small and minority-owned businesses, the Purchasing Department and Office of Equal Business Opportunity were proud to host the first Prime…

News Tampa Police

DATE/TIME:  October 20, 2020 @ 8:25 PM     LOCATION:  5000 block N 32nd St VICTIMS: #1/48-year-old black male; #2/42-year-old black female; #3/56-year-old black female (deceased)  Details:  Tampa…

News Mayor Office, News Community Partnerships and Neighborhood Engagement, News General, News Parks and Recreation

Who: Mayor Jane Castor;  Interim Parks & Recreation Director; Sherisha Hills, and other Departmental Team MembersWhat: Tampa resident, Lydia Mones will celebrate turning 100 years old on…

News Mayor Office, News General, News Tampa Police

“This is a difficult day for all involved. My thoughts are with the family who lost a loved one under tragic circumstances, with the officers who were put into a position that required them to use…

News Mayor Office, News Community Partnerships and Neighborhood Engagement, News General, News Housing and Community Development, News Planning and Development

The City of Tampa has issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) from qualified persons or entities for the development of approximately 18-acres of City-owned land in the West Tampa Community…

News Water Department, News Mayor Office, News Wastewater

The City of Tampa Utilities section will resume normal collections activity on November 1, 2020. Normal collections activity had been suspended prior to COVID-19 due to a recent Customer Information…

News General, News Mayor Office

Through What Works Cities, the Program will Assist with Pandemic Recovery in 30 Cities    Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that Tampa is one of 30 cities that will participate in the What…

News Mayor Office, News General, News Parks and Recreation

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 and Brian Auld of the Tampa Bay RaysWHAT: Facebook…

News General, News Mayor Office

The City of Tampa has been awarded the prestigious 25th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) for 2020 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI).   The AEP Award is earned…

News Mayor Office, News General, News Parks and Recreation

To celebrate an exciting Stanley Cup matchup, Mayor Jane Castor is sending a gift basket full of Tampa treasures to City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. At the start of the Stanley Cup Finals, Mayor…

News Mayor Office, News General

In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 3:30 pm today.      WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Victor Hedman, and Alex KillornWHAT: Facebook…

News Tampa Police

Tampa Police responded to the report of multiple auto burglaries this morning, within one mile of each other.3407 W. Dr. King Blvd @ 11:18 AM - 4 vehicles burglarized.3705 N Himes Ave @ 11:40 AM -  2…

News Internal Audit

The Revenue and Finance Department, Banking Division oversees the processes for wire transfers and investment of public funds for the City of Tampa. Wire Transfers management restricts access to…

News Internal Audit

The Tampa Fire Rescue Department has 23 stations and is responsible for the mitigation of almost all fire, medical emergencies, heavy rescue and hazardous material situations, which occur within the…

News Tampa Police

Incident Date/Time:  10/3/2020 at 11:22 PMLocation:  2500 block W Saint John StVictim Info:  35-year old white maleSuspect Arrested:  Andy Flores-Tello (7/2/2000)Details:  In the late hours of…

News Mayor Office, News General

In honor of Pedestrian Safety Month, the City of Tampa will be increasing public outreach efforts this October to raise awareness about the importance of pedestrian safety, share tips, and challenge…

News Tampa Police

During the month of October, the Tampa Police Department will be accepting applications for the Police Recruit Scholarship Program.The Tampa Police Department seeks the best possible candidates to…

News Mayor Office, News Art and Cultural Affairs, News General, News Transportation and Stormwater Services

On Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, from 9 am to noon, two new Crosswalks to Classrooms murals will be painted at Edison and Dale Mabry Elementary Schools (weather permitting).  Artist Jay…

News Water Department, News General

Rebates available to residents, business owners and contractors in Tampa Bay region The City of Tampa has joined five local governments in partnership with Tampa Bay Water and the Southwest Florida…

News Parks and Recreation, News General, News Mayor Office

Mayor Jane Castor and Neighborhood and Community Affairs Administrator Ocea Wynn, selected Sherisha Hills to serve as the interim director of Tampa’s Parks and Recreation Department. Hills is a…

News Mayor Office, News General

 Tomorrow, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Councilman Charlie Miranda and the Rays mascot Raymond as they “Rays” the Rays flag over Old City Hall and drop a Rays…

News Tampa Police

Incident Date/Time:  9/24/2020 at 6:51 PMLocation:  1916 E. Columbus DrIncident Type:  HomicideVictim Info:  Jared Asa Semp, white male (3/1/89) Details:  On the evening of September 24, Tampa Police…

News Mayor Office, News General

The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor are saluting Gold Star mothers and families by flying the Gold Star Service Flag and lighting Old City Hall purple and gold. Gold Star Mother's and Family’s…