Following an award-winning year and the successful completion of a historic renovation project, the Tampa Convention Center is preparing for a record-breaking year in 2024.
In response to discussions surrounding a proposed citywide juvenile curfew ordinance, the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Parks and Recreation have joined forces to expand the evening youth program called "Stay and Play." The initiative aims to provide more opportunities for positive evening activities for young residents of Tampa in a safe, fun, and healthy environment.The Police Department plans to allocate up to $280,000 from a state grant to enhance youth services, including the Stay and Play program offered in city parks. This funding will not only enrich...
Pirates from the Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla have been spotted in downtown Tampa, raising concerns of an impending invasion of the city. The notorious band of bearded warriors, known for their daring and determined nature, is set to infiltrate Tampa's outer defenses tomorrow morning.Captain Truett Gardner and his elite Plunder-Team Ten Special Operations Unit will be leading the charge. They have a letter from Captain Gardner, commanding Mayor Jane Castor to meet with him at high noon on Tuesday, January 23, in downtown Tampa. The intent of the meeting is to negotiate a...
There were three companies in a city associated with Hillsborough County that received FDA citations as a result of three inspections conducted in the county over the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).