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Internal Audit Department Releases Parks and Recreation Special Facilities Audit Report

By Tampa Republic | Mar 7, 2024

The Internal Audit Department recently released its Parks and Recreation-Special Facilities, Audit 24-02 report, which delves into the special services provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. According to the report, the Parks and Recreation Department has facilities that offer unique services aimed at furthering their mission.The report is available for public viewing on TampaGov.net, allowing interested individuals to access the detailed findings and recommendations outlined in Audit 24-02.In a statement regarding the release of the audit report, the Internal...

Tampa’s Stay & Play Offering Extended Hours and New Location

By Tampa Republic | Mar 7, 2024

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw expressed his enthusiasm for the extended Stay & Play program, stating, “The expansion of Stay & Play this Spring Break to include our Police Athletic League is an ideal opportunity to further enhance programs available for our youth. We are committed to working with our city and community partners to give our children safe and positive spaces to spend their time.”Parks and Recreation Director Tony Mulkey highlighted the importance of the Stay & Play program, saying, “As schools let out for spring break, the Stay & Play program offers...

Tampa Police Department Releases 2023 Annual Report

By Tampa Republic | Mar 4, 2024

The Tampa Police Department has released its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing the department's focus on crime reduction, community engagement, quality assurance, and wellness.Chief Lee Bercaw emphasized the department's achievements in his open letter to the community, stating, "Our work resulted in a decline in overall violent crime that was three times lower than the national average for major cities at 8.3%." Despite facing challenges such as a mass-casualty incident in 2023, Chief Bercaw highlighted the launch of new community-oriented policing programs aimed at...

City of Tampa to Celebrate Women's History Month

By Tampa Republic | Mar 4, 2024

The City of Tampa is gearing up to celebrate Women's History Month with its 27th Annual Women's History Month Celebration on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The event, to be held at the Tampa Bay History Center, will be free and open to the public.Mayor Jane Castor will be presenting the 2024 Josephine Howard Stafford Memorial Award to Ocea Wynn, Administrator of Neighborhood and Community Affairs, who has been a dedicated public servant for nearly two decades. Ocea, an electrical engineer with a Master’s degree in Public Administration, has been a trailblazer in...

Tampa relaunching popular eBike Voucher Program

By Tampa Republic | Mar 4, 2024

The City of Tampa is gearing up to relaunch its popular eBike Voucher Program, with an exciting kick-off event scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024. This program, which was a hit last year, is returning with even more to offer thanks to increased funding. Mayor Jane Castor highlighted the benefits of eBikes by stating, "With more than 130 miles of bike lanes in Tampa, and many more on the way, there has never been a better time to try out an eBike."The eBike Voucher Program is an application-based initiative that provides participants with the opportunity to receive up to...

Tampa Police Investigating Homicide In 5700 Block of N Nebraska Ave

By Tampa Republic | Mar 4, 2024

Tampa Police are currently investigating a homicide in the 5700 block of N. Nebraska Ave, as reported on March 4, 2024. According to the authorities, officers responded to a call at 8:04 a.m. and discovered a deceased white female with upper body trauma at the scene.In response to the incident, detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the homicide and are striving to identify a suspect. However, it has been assured that there is currently no perceived threat to the community stemming from this tragic event.The victim's identity is being...

Which former Tampa Republic area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By Tampa Republic | Mar 2, 2024

This former Tampa Republic area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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Tampa Republic area weekly mass times

By Tampa Republic | Mar 2, 2024

The following parishes in the Tampa Republic coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

How many companies in cities across Hillsborough County received FDA citations in February?

By Tampa Republic | Mar 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Hillsborough County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in February, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Hillsborough County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in February

By Tampa Republic | Mar 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Hillsborough County that received an FDA inspection in February, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

City of Tampa expands Neighborhood Infrastructure Project to include tree planting

By Tampa Republic | Mar 1, 2024

The City of Tampa has announced an expansion of its Neighborhoods Design-Build Project to include a tree planting initiative aimed at enhancing the city's urban landscape. Mayor Jane Castor expressed the city's commitment to investing in neighborhoods, stating, "This project will not only make crucial infrastructure improvements below ground but will also make improvements to the City's overall landscape."The project, which initially focused on infrastructure upgrades, will now incorporate a pilot program to plant hundreds of trees across two communities, Macfarlane Park...