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Traffic Advisory: Liberty by the Bay
Traffic Advisory: Liberty by the Bay Tony D. Tue, 06/30/2026 - 08:58 am Traffic advisory graphic with a blurred orange cone on a road. Jolley Trolley Map Liberty by the Bay Event Map Traffic Advisory: Liberty by the Bay Attention Drivers: As part of the Liberty by the Bay event…
PRESS CONFERENCE: Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay
PRESS CONFERENCE: Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay Tony D. Mon, 06/29/2026 - 12:20 pm The City of Tampa will host Liberty by the Bay, an Independence Day celebration, on Saturday, July 4, at Julian B. Lane Park. Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay The City of Tampa…
Tampa Water Department Advances Cutting Edge Technology
Tampa Water Department Advances Cutting Edge Technology Tony D. Mon, 06/29/2026 - 08:34 am Future SIX Facility will be constructed at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. Tampa Water Department Advances Groundbreaking Technology The Tampa Water Department is taking a…
World's Largest Swimming Lesson
World's Largest Swimming Lesson Robert L. Thu, 06/25/2026 - 07:30 am Smiling child in a red swimsuit while swimming in a busy outdoor pool. The City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is offering free swimming lessons today as part of the 17th annual World's Largest…
Tampa Police Arrest NFL Player In Connection to Kidnapping and Robbery
Tampa Police Arrest NFL Player In Connection to Kidnapping and Robbery Verliz W. Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:17 pm TAMPA, FL. (June 24, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department has arrested NFL player Terrion Arnold (black male, 03/22/2003) in connection to a kidnapping and robbery…
Work Begins on Complete Rebuild of West Tampa Recreation Center
Work Begins on Complete Rebuild of West Tampa Recreation Center Robert L. Wed, 06/24/2026 - 08:24 am Historic street mural with vintage cars, trolley, people, and old-fashioned buildings. Another historic gem in West Tampa is getting a complete makeover thanks to the West Tampa…
Tampa Residents Encouraged to Save Water as Regional Drought Continues
Tampa Residents Encouraged to Save Water as Regional Drought Continues Tony D. Tue, 06/23/2026 - 03:27 pm The Tampa Water Department offers irrigation evaluations to residents who want to cutdown on outdoor water use. Water Department Promotes Conservation Programs as Regional…
Spectators and Volunteers Wanted: 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games
Spectators and Volunteers Wanted: 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games Kirstin A. Mon, 06/22/2026 - 04:17 pm Man in Captain America shirt playing badminton in a large indoor sports arena. The 40th Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games arrive in downtown Tampa from June 27…
22 New Tampa Police Officers Will Take the Oath to Protect & Serve
22 New Tampa Police Officers Will Take the Oath to Protect & Serve Eddy D. Mon, 06/22/2026 - 04:12 pm TAMPA, FL. (JUNE 22, 2026) - - A new generation of public servants is officially ready to answer the call of duty as twenty-two dedicated individuals prepare to take their oath…