FL Book Bans Limited Under Law Signed By Gov. DeSantis: Reports

Liberal activists are responsible for a surge in book bans and challenges at Florida schools, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

Ousted Hillsborough State Attorney Appeals To Courts For Reinstatement

Andrew Warren has filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals after Gov. Ron DeSantis refused to revoke his suspension.

Ousted Hillsborough State Attorney Takes Case To FL Supreme Court

Former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew is petitioning Florida?s Supreme Court to reinstate him as the county's top prosecutor.

Biden's COVID-19 Diagnosis Puts Monday Visit To Florida Up In Air

President Joe Biden was scheduled to visit Tampa and Orlando on Monday, but his personal physican said he's tested positive for COVID-19.

Does Your Water Taste Funny? Here's Why

The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine between March 14 and April 4.

Homeowners Insurance Crisis Could Lead To FL Special Session

Sen. Jeff Brandes said the FL Legislature didn't fix a homeowners insurance crisis, and a special legislative session may be needed.

Tampa Is 2021?s Best City In U.S. For Veterans: WalletHub Study

Here's are some of the factors that attract veterans to Tampa.

Residents In Del Rio, Nuccio Neighborhoods To Fight Blight

From Nov. 12 to Nov. 19, Hillsborough County residents who live in the area can put out furniture, junk, metal, electronics and tires.

Commissioner Wants County To Ease Up On COVID-19 Mandates

Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White said it's time to lift coronavirus mandates. His fellow commissioners disagree.

Tampa Activists Rally To Urge End To Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Activists delivered a letter to U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor from more than two dozen Tampa Bay groups, urging her to end fossil fuel subsidies.

Vaccine Mandates Would Put Thousands Out Of Work: Gov. DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will respond to employee vaccination mandates by fining those municipalities $5,000 if they require shots.

Tampa Activists Rally To Urge End To Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Activists delivered a letter to U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor from more than two dozen Tampa Bay groups, urging her to end fossil fuel subsidies.

Tampa Activists Rally To Urge End To Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Activists delivered a letter to U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor from more than two dozen Tampa Bay groups, urging her to end fossil fuel subsidies.

U.S. Education Secretary To Support Schools With Mask Mandates

The education secretary said Florida has made no relief funds available to school districts as provided by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Majority Of Floridians Want More Environmental Controls: Survey

Both Democrats and Republicans applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' $400 million Wildlife Corridor Act.

City Of Tampa: City Of Tampa To Celebrate Archives Awareness Week

The City of Tampa will celebrate Archives Awareness Week with exhibits and programs taking place at local archives throughout the week o ...

Tampa Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Hillsborough County is lower than the Florida average.

City Of Tampa: Traffic Fatality

On 7/7/2021 at 6:45 am, the victim was driving Westbound on W. Hillsborough Avenue and entered the left turn lane approaching N. Howard ...

City Of Tampa: The Internal Audit Department Released Its Wastewater Collection System Maintenance, Audit 21-11

The City of Tampa (City) Wastewater Department (Department) collects, treats, and disposes of more than 55 million gallons of wastewater ...

City Of Tampa: Tampa Police Investigate Homicide

On July 7th, 2021 at approximately 11:00 am, an adult male victim was sitting inside of the driver seat of a parked vehicle with an adul ...

City Of Tampa: Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Crash

On 7/6/21 at approximately 9:37 PM, the driver of a blue Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on 40th St approaching E Fern when ...

Tampa Solid Waste Department Revises Service Collection Due To Tropical Storm Elsa

As a result of the impacts of Tropical Storm Elsa, the city of Tampa solid waste services are being affected.

Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Offices To Close At 2 P.M. On Tuesday

Hillsborough County Tax Collector offices will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday as weather conditions are forecast to deteriorate.

City Of Tampa: Tampa Police Investigate Two Unrelated Homicides Overnight

First incident:

City Of Tampa: Celebratory Gunfire Injury

On 7/4/21 at approximately 11:52 PM, the victim was on the top floor of the Poe Parking Garage, sitting in a vehicle with the door open. ...

City Of Tampa: Officer Involved Shooting

On 7/4/21 at approximately 10:15 PM, officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Temple St. in reference to a fight, where one subject ...

City Of Tampa: Fatal Motorcycle Crash

On 7/5/21 at approximately 3:05 AM, the driver of a 2007 Honda Motorcycle was traveling south on S. 20th St. at Hemlock St. Witnesses st ...

City Of Tampa: City Of Tampa Activates Emergency Hotline To Answer Questions About Tropical Storm Elsa And Help Residents Get Prepared

As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches our region, the City of Tampa is activating its Citizen Information Center Hotline to help residents g ...

City Of Tampa: Tampa Will Offer Sandbags Monday For Storm Preparation

To help residents prepare for potential flooding from Tropical Storm Elsa, the City of Tampa is making sandbags available to the public ...

City Of Tampa: City Of Tampa Invites Neighbors To Celebrate 4th Of July As A Community At Boom By The Bay

Mayor Jane Castor's Boom by the Bay is back and bigger than ever with more locations, more fireworks, and more fun for the whole family ...

Citizen Liaison Appointed By Hillsborough Property Appraiser

Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob “Coach” Henriquez has created a “citizen liaison” guide residents through challenging questions.

City Of Tampa Launches Interactive Capital Improvement Project Map

The city of Tampa took another step to empower Tampa's communities by launching its new interactive Capital Improvement Projects Viewer​.

July 15 Hillsborough County EPC Commission Meeting Has Been Cancelled

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 19.

Hillsborough County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Tampa area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Compromise Reached On Tampa Police Citizens Oversight Board

The mayor and city council signed an ordinance giving more citizen oversight of the Tampa Police Department.

City Of Tampa: Arrest Made In June 6 Homicide

What began as a dispute over owed money on June 6, 2021 at 2:45 am, ended when the suspect shot the victim with a pellet gun. When the o ...

FL Taxpayers With Kids Eligible For Monthly Tax Credit Payments

Monthly $300 payments, as part of the American Rescue Plan, will go to 39 million U.S. households starting July 15. Here's who qualifies.

Tampa Convention Center, Sail Plaza To Serve As A Boom By The Bay Fireworks Location

The festivities will kick off on Sunday, July 4 with a July 4th Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet.

Datz On Riverwalk; New Café Opens At Sail Plaza

Just in time for the downtown Fourth of July festivities, the Tampa Convention Center announced the opening of Datz Riverwalk Cafe.

City Of Tampa: The Internal Audit Department Released Its Stormwater Engineering, Audit 21-07

Stormwater Engineering is a division in the City of Tampa's Mobility Department. Some of its responsibilities include construction, oper ...