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Tampa Police have arrested 19-year-old Jamarian Bradfield in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Brittany Lane.

Tampa officials have issued a traffic advisory for the weekend of February 13-15, as several large events are expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors to downtown and surrounding…

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa has added two new dog parks, expanding its amenities along the Riverwalk.

Tampa Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place just before 8:00 am on Saturday at LV Nails & Spa, located at 2513 W. Hillsborough Ave.

The Tampa Police Department has announced the results of a three-month initiative called “Operation: Safer Streets,” which led to 55 arrests.

The City of Tampa is taking steps to reinforce its fire stations in preparation for the 2026 hurricane season.

The City of Tampa has secured $3 million in federal funding for Fire Station 24, located in the University area.

Twenty-four new Tampa Police Officers will be sworn in during a ceremony on February 4, 2026, at the Tampa Convention Center.

The City of Tampa has announced the return of its eBike Voucher Program for 2026.

The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. will host its 38th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration on February 6 at the Tampa Convention Center.

The City of Tampa has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the upcoming Gasparilla Pirate Fest, which will bring significant road closures and parking changes throughout the city.

Residents and visitors in Tampa should prepare for increased traffic and limited parking from January 30 to February 1 due to a series of major events in the downtown area.

The Gasparilla Pirate Invasion is set to return to downtown Tampa on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The Tampa Water Department is asking residents to continue conserving water after the Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a Modified Phase II Water Shortage.

Members of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla are set to arrive in downtown Tampa today as part of the events leading up to the 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate…

City departments in Tampa are preparing for the annual Gasparilla pirate invasion, which will take place on Saturday in Downtown Tampa.

Tampa Convention Center has introduced new accessibility resources aimed at supporting guests with sensory and communication needs.

Tampa Police, in cooperation with the US Marshals Task Force, have arrested two suspects connected to a fatal shooting that occurred in December 2025.

A number of events are scheduled to take place in Downtown Tampa from January 23 to 25, with large crowds expected to attend.

Tampa Police are investigating a homicide that occurred early Thursday morning on the 10200 block of Ninevah Road.

A 16-year-old girl was found dead after a shooting on the 8200 block of North 12th Street in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will hold a recruitment event in Tampa, Florida, on January 13 and 14 for individuals interested in law enforcement positions within the agency.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation employers across Tampa Republic publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor addressed recent changes to airline compensation policies under President Trump on September 5, 2025, while also paying tribute to St. Petersburg community figure Mordecai Walker through…