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Tampa is switching from monochloramine to chlorine from September 14 through October 5, 2026. The city says the water remains safe, but some customers may notice a stronger taste or smell.
Tampa City Council members are backing consideration of a larger FY2027 HART contribution, but the proposed $1.5 million allocation for Route 1 is not final.
Tampa approved its portion of a proposed Rays ballpark deal on August 27. Hillsborough County commissioners are scheduled to decide Friday whether the agreement moves forward.
Tampa’s CRA board postponed a vote on a nonbinding Rays stadium agreement, leaving the proposed public financing deal unresolved as August approaches.
Tampa City Council approved a nonbinding Rays ballpark framework, keeping negotiations alive for a proposed $2.3 billion project while funding terms remain unsettled.
Tampa’s 54-acre WestShore Plaza has been sold to Third Lake Partners, which plans to demolish the aging mall for a proposed mixed-use project.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retired Aug. 6 after more than 30 years with the city and department, leaving a leadership transition.
Tampa properties remain under once-a-week watering rules through October 1, 2026, while regional water supplies remain strained by drought.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw is scheduled to retire August 6, 2026, with Assistant Chief Brett Owen serving as acting chief until the next mayoral election.
Two Tampa votes on July 23 interrupted key financing and land-use steps for the proposed Rays ballpark, but neither action formally ended the nonbinding stadium plan.
Tampa City Council will review the recommended FY27 budget in three public workshops starting August 3, covering utilities, mobility and major city services before formal adoption.
Tampa Bay regular gas and diesel prices both fell from the previous check, but diesel remains 85.5 cents above last month, keeping heavier pressure on deliveries, contractors and service businesses.
Hillsborough County authorized interim borrowing for water and sewer projects, including the South County One Water Campus, without approving a rate hike.
Tampa, FL — Mercy Oaks II opened on North Florida Avenue with 17 affordable apartments created from a former commercial property for residents facing housing instability.
Tampa FL – Hillsborough County’s proposed $14.1B FY27 budget heads to a July 29 BOCC reconciliation hearing; final vote is Sept. 24. See where to weigh in.
Tampa City Council on July 23 blocked a first future-land-use change tied to the Rays stadium district, while Axios reports a financing vote was delayed again.
A Florida constitutional amendment could reduce local property-tax revenue growth starting with the 2027 roll, state model shows for Hillsborough and Tampa.
Hillsborough County directed staff to draft an amendment expanding its School Zone Speed Enforcement Program to additional unincorporated school zones.
Tampa City Council meets July 16 to consider a $435,000 DEP “Resilient Florida” grant for Greater McKay Bay planning and South Howard Phase I design.
Tampa FL – Drought restrictions stay in place through Oct. 1, 2026. Here’s your address-based watering day, allowed hours, and key exceptions.
Tampa’s Drew Park CRA vote on the Rays’ memorandum has slipped again, with officials pointing to an Aug. 20 decision on a nonbinding framework.
Tampa residents: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s FY 2026–27 budget, then vetoed $1.5 million for South Howard flood relief and $750,000 for Tampa Bay Watch.
