Tampa's ambitious Vision Zero initiative has been receiving national acclaim for its efforts to eliminate traffic-related injuries and fatalities. The city's use of federal Safe Streets for All Grant (SS4A) funds has been highlighted as a model for other cities to follow. Tampa's approach, which focuses on creating safer and smarter streets, has already shown tangible benefits for its residents.From 2022 to 2023, Tampa received $22.6 million in SS4A grant funding, which has been supplemented by other federal grants. These funds are being used to drive the city's...
The Tampa Police Department Bike Unit is hosting a Bike Safety Rodeo this weekend to teach kids from the community about bicycle safety. The event, which is part of the preparations for the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion, aims to promote safe and responsible biking practices among children.During the Bike Safety Rodeo, children will learn important skills such as how to properly wear a helmet, check for traffic at intersections, and navigate through an obstacle course. The event will take place on Bayshore Boulevard, between Rome Ave and Dakota Ave, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm....
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tampa Bay Lightning are joining forces to host a dual watch party at the Sail Plaza in Downtown Tampa. The event, scheduled for Sunday, January 21, will allow fans to cheer on both teams as they compete in their respective playoff games.The watch party will kick off at 2pm with the Buccaneers taking on the Detroit Lions in the NFL Divisional Playoffs at 3pm. Following this game, at 7pm, the Lightning will face off against the Detroit Red Wings. This exciting "Team Tampa Bay" versus Detroit event will take place at The Sail Plaza waterfront...
In a fiery statement at the Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled "Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis," Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) accused Secretary Mayorkas of deliberately subverting the law. Rep. Lee expressed her frustration with the administration's refusal to uphold the law and their defiance of court orders."What do we have instead? An administration that has deliberately subverted the laws, who have deliberately defied the orders of courts which have ordered that they desist these unlawful policies,"...
In an upcoming event set to take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024, Mayor Jane Castor, along with the King and Queen of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, will be available for interviews to discuss the Children's Gasparilla Parade in Tampa, Florida. This parade, presented by Chick-fil-A Tampa Bay, is widely considered the largest children's event in the country.The Children's Gasparilla Parade is a highly anticipated event that attracts participants and spectators from all over. The parade will start at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Boulevard and proceed north along Bayshore...
Tampa, FL - In the early morning hours of January 18, 2024, tragedy struck in the 1900 block of E Wilder Ave as authorities responded to a report of a deceased individual. The Tampa Police Department is actively investigating the homicide, working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify a suspect.Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the lifeless body of a black adult male who had sustained severe upper body trauma. The authorities have not released the identity of the victim at this time.Detectives are leaving no stone...
The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is launching the Park Finder Challenge to encourage residents and visitors to explore the natural beauty of Tampa's parks. In honor of Florida Arbor Day, this challenge aims to promote outdoor activities and the appreciation of nature.The Park Finder Challenge involves 12 carefully selected parks in Tampa, along with the Riverwalk as a bonus. Participants are invited to visit all 12 parks within a year, submit photo proof, and collect a prize. The prizes offered include an annual 2024 patch, park stickers, native seeds, or the...