Tampa police chief Lee Bercaw to retire Aug. 6; Brett Owen to act
Chief Lee Bercaw will retire Aug. 6, and Assistant Chief Brett Owen will serve as acting chief until Tampa’s next mayoral election.
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Tampa delays Rays stadium funding vote to Aug. 20 amid tax uncertainty
City leaders pushed the Rays stadium funding vote to Aug. 20, leaving Drew Park CRA financing unresolved as Florida’s property-tax debate adds uncertainty.
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Tampa council weighs Rays stadium deal as budget tradeoffs loom
Tampa’s May 5 workshop put the Rays stadium proposal under review, with a possible $251 million city share and budget tradeoffs still unresolved.
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Tampa’s road repaving push is speeding up — and neighborhoods are already seeing the difference
Tampa FL – The city says it has paved about 14 lane-miles by late March, with a bigger crew, a $41 million budget, and more neighborhood work ahead.
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Tampa’s new drought rules are changing lawn watering, fountains, and outdoor cleanup
Tampa FL – New drought restrictions are changing when lawns can be watered, how outdoor fountains operate, and what HOAs, landscapers, and property owners can do.
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Tampa Rays stadium plan hits a funding gap as Hillsborough weighs which local taxes could pay
Tampa FL – Hillsborough County’s April 16 Rays workshop left key funding questions open, including whether local tax money could help close the gap.
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Tampa’s stricter drought rules are now in effect, even as rain returns this week
Tampa FL – Rain is back in the forecast, but Tampa’s tighter drought rules remain in force through at least July 1. Residents should reset timers now.
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Stadium Scrutiny, Housing Help, and Police Funding Top Tampa’s Week
Tampa, FL – April 3, 2026 – County leaders press ahead on a Rays stadium review, housing rehab outreach, and major police facility funding.
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Tampa Council Weighs Police Facility Move, Rome Yard Funding and Housing Repair Push
Tampa, FL – April 2, 2026 – City Council weighs a $21.8M police facility move, Rome Yard funding shifts, and new housing repair aid.
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Housing Expansion and School Land Policy Lead Tampa Bay Development News
Tampa, FL – April 1, 2026 – Housing growth and new school property rules are shaping development talks across Tampa Bay this week.
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Energy Costs, High-Rise Debate and Affordable Housing Funding Lead Tampa Bay Headlines
Tampa, FL – March 31, 2026 – Rising energy bills, a major high-rise approval, and new affordable housing funds shape this week’s local outlook.
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Energy Bills, Expressway Expansion and Data Center Rules Drive Tampa Policy Week
Tampa, FL – March 30, 2026 – Energy costs, highway expansion and data center rules lead this week’s policy and infrastructure headlines in Tampa.
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Drought Alert, Rays Stadium Push and Spring Break Surge Lead Tampa’s Weekend Headlines
Tampa, FL – March 29, 2026 – Water officials urge conservation, Rays advance stadium plans, and spring break travel boosts the region’s economy.
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Stadium Plans, Congressional Fundraising, and Traffic Safety Talks Shape Tampa’s Week
Tampa, FL – March 27, 2026 – Stadium redevelopment plans, new congressional fundraising reports, and local traffic safety talks lead the week.
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Affordable Housing Push, Infrastructure Funding Lead Tampa’s Week
Tampa, FL – March 26, 2026 – City leaders advance affordable housing plans, major project funding, and economic development efforts across Tampa.
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Farm Bill Signed, Port Board Meets, and Big Shows Open in Tampa
Tampa, FL – March 25, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a major farm bill, Port Tampa Bay meets today, and big shows hit the Straz Center stage.
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NCAA Tournament, March Mayhem and Major Concerts Pack Tampa Weekend
Tampa, FL – March 22, 2026 – March Madness games, a massive youth volleyball tournament and sold-out concerts made for a packed weekend across Tampa.
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TV Merger Closes, March Madness Hits Tampa, Fine Art Show Opens Downtown
Tampa, FL – March 21, 2026 – A major TV merger closes, March Madness tips off at USF, and downtown welcomes a weekend fine art show.
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Panther Loss, Water-Saving Landscapes, and Bucs Art Lead Tampa Headlines
Tampa, FL – March 17, 2026 – ZooTampa mourns a beloved panther, the city rolls out a water-saving yard program, and the Bucs unveil new public art.
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A Quieter News Cycle as Tampa Prepares for Spring Events
Tampa, FL – March 16, 2026 – A relatively quiet stretch across the city is giving residents a breather as attention turns toward spring events, council business, and long-term d…
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Brush Fire Strain, Zoo Loss, and Water-Saving Push Lead Tampa Headlines
Tampa, FL – March 13, 2026 – Brush fires stretch crews thin, ZooTampa mourns a panther, and the city rolls out a new water-saving landscaping program.
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Tampa Housing Waitlist Opens, Bolts Homestand, Health Forum Draws Crowd
Tampa, FL – March 12, 2026 – A new housing waitlist opens, the Lightning return home, and a major health forum spotlights rising cancer risks.
