The National Archives marks its archives awareness month in the fall, but in 1992, the City of Tampa Archives Advisory Committee moved to mark the municipality’s founding with a week-long celebration in the summer. The week’s goal is to recognize a city’s need to document and preserve its development and heritage through exhibits and programs […]
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City of Tampa offering free garage parking for Hurricane Milton
According to the City of Tampa, it’s recommended that EVs be parked on the 3rd floor or higher at any garage.
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says National Guard has been activated to help with water rescues
Officials are encouraging people to stay off the roads and at home if they can.
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Kayon Henderson, Tampa’s Director of Housing and Community Development, is resigning
She spent more than a decade with the City.
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Six months after John Ring Jr. plead guilty, the investigation about ‘corruption within the City of Tampa’ remains active
A motion to seal evidence was granted by a judge.
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Tampa’s King State files for bankruptcy reorganization as it deals with surrounding construction
The cafe will continue to operate as normal.
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A third of downtown Tampa is parking lots, city planners say they are actively trying to fix that
Surface lots, garages, street parking, you name it, Tampa Bay’s got it.
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While Tampa Mayor eyes 16% property tax increase, residents ask why other fees haven’t been raised before upping millage
A budget workshop with city council and the administration is scheduled for Aug. 14 at 5 p.m.
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City of Tampa launches Tenant Services Team to help residents navigate housing crisis
But the team cannot find you money for housing assistance.
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City of Tampa wants residents to stop dumping ‘hot loads’
Officials say when a garbage or recycling truck driver notices a fire they’re forced to immediately dump the contents on the street.
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City of Tampa moves ahead on internship for individuals with intellectual disabilities
The internship will align with the city’s traditional program and start posting materials on its website beginning Aug. 25.
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PURE, Tampa’s latest plan to treat wastewater, is over for now
Tampa City Council will vote next week on adding language that ensures PURE’s contract is over.
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Hearings begin for Indigenous men accused of damaging Tampa’s Christopher Columbus statue
The defense is considering presenting a motion to dismiss.
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Tampa neighborhood association threatens defamation lawsuit over mailer attacking Lynn Hurtak
Lawyers say that false and malicious claims were made against councilwoman Lynn Hurtak and Harbour Island residents
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Tampa Bay Democrats condemn Bob Buckhorn’s support of right-wing city council candidate Blake Casper
Tampa’s former mayor said, ‘I don’t really care what they think.’
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Tampa city staff opposes creation of new entertainment district after pushing Ybor noise ordinance
Last year, the city passed an ordinance that banned amplified sound in Ybor after midnight and it was quickly repealed.
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‘Do you have a problem with gay people?’: Janet Cruz makes false claims of homophobia at Tampa city council forum
The former State Senator’s comments came at a Hillsborough NAACP debate on Monday night.
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Tampa City Council asks for changes to police review board independent attorney ordinance
Council asked for the city legal team to come back with a revised ordinance on March 16.
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Tampa police officer who ran over man with squad car is denied qualified immunity in wrongful death case
In 2017, TPD officer Brian Kremler chased and struck a man with his squad car, who died in the hospital days later.