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Tampa aims to ease rules for ADUs while keeping an eye out for potential ‘unintended consequences’
“We desperately need housing,” said councilwoman Lynn Hurtak.
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A 22-year Tampa police officer resigned after using homophobic slurs during an arrest
The officer resigned during TPD’s internal affairs investigation.
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Tampa voters could get a chance to decide on changes to police citizens review board
City council will workshop giving the CRB subpoena power an independent attorney next week.
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Tampa looks at ADUs to ease rental crisis, but hundreds say they would use them for Airbnbs
Several city council members said the units should be used for housing that people can afford.
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Harbour Island residents are once again fighting a proposed hotel, after Tampa developer threatened to sue city
A Tampa city attorney asked residents to not voice grievances to city council, due to pending litigation from the developer.
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After 30 years of ongoing protests, Indigenous activists launch new campaign to remove Tampa’s Columbus statue
On Saturday, Indigenous groups will protest the Columbus statue and strategize a campaign to take it down.
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Tampa City Council approves over $7 million in Hurricane Ian disaster relief funds
The approval came after some questions from council over exactly where the money will go.
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Tampa City Council thanks staff for Hurricane Ian response, but calls for improvements
The City of Tampa received over 2,400 calls for assistance during the week of Hurricane Ian.
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Lime debuts new e-bikes in downtown Tampa
The company obtained a permit to operate 1,500 Gen4 e-bikes throughout the City of Tampa.
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Tampa officials confirm former City Attorney Gina Grimes is not working with the city in any capacity
Last month, the city thought that Grimes might take on a new position, but said today that she has moved on.
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‘It will be rebuilt’: Foundation says obstacles won’t stop restoration of Tampa’s historic Jackson House
The restoration of the Jackson House faces a new challenge: finding enough space to rebuild.
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After resigning, former Tampa City Attorney Gina Grimes may return in new role
Grimes’ resignation came after turmoil with city council and problems with her public record keeping.
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Tampa considers moving up to $5.5 million from solid waste to housing in 2023 budget
The idea to move the money was supported by Chief of Staff John Bennett and city council.
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Tampa activists call for more affordable housing funds in upcoming budget
The demonstration will take place at 4:30 p.m. at Tampa City Hall.
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Following turmoil with mayor, Tampa City Council looks for ‘hard reset’ with new city attorney
Council said they appreciate Zelman, but that council’s relationship with the attorney’s office needs to change.
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Florida Indigenous groups say Tampa’s Columbus statue will come down ‘one way or another’
The demand to remove the statue is decades old.
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Tampa City Council will vote on funding for controversial gunshot detection program
Tampa police have used a gunshot detection technology since 2019, which has recently faced scrutiny.
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Landlords and City of Tampa staff talk council out of putting rent control on November ballot
There’s still opportunity for rent control to make it on another ballot, and one council member thinks March is an option.
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Tampa City Attorney Gina Grimes has resigned
Her last official day is Friday, Aug. 5
