Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that a federal jury has found Johnny Flores (45, Tampa) guilty of three counts of Hobbs Act robbery. Flores faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 22, 2024.
The Tampa Theatre will unveil its first expansion in its 98-year history on Friday, introducing a new "microcinema" to the public. This addition was partially funded by the City's Downtown Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board, which contributed $14 million to support the Theatre’s broader restoration project as it approaches its centennial year in 2026.
The Tampa Theatre will unveil its first expansion in its 98-year history on Friday, introducing a new "microcinema" to the public. This addition was partially funded by the City's Downtown Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board, which contributed $14 million to support the Theatre’s broader restoration project as it approaches its centennial year in 2026.
The City of Tampa has been awarded an Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Grant from City Thread, a national non-profit organization focused on enhancing community connectivity through transportation.
As the Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches, starting this Saturday, June 1, and running through November 30, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal hurricane activity this year. There are an estimated 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 of which may become hurricanes.
The City of Tampa will be unveiling and dedicating six new monuments at Veterans Plaza in Jim Walter Park today, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. The monuments honor World War II veterans Elco Bolton Sr., J.C. Bozeman Sr., David Bryant Sr., Ernest Sims, Donald B. Wilder Sr., and Reginald V. Williams. Five of these veterans are from Lincoln Gardens and one from Carver City.
The Tampa Police Department has announced a new pilot program in collaboration with the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (HCPLC) to distribute free gun locks to the community. The initiative, part of the "Project Locked and Unloaded" program, aims to promote the proper safeguarding of firearms by providing free gun locks.
The City of Tampa has introduced a new tool designed to simplify the residential permitting process for homeowners and permit applicants. The tool, named Permit Navigator or PermitNav, guides users through a series of questions to streamline the permit pre-application process and help them quickly identify the necessary permits for their projects.
The Tampa City Council has approved $750,000 to support the construction of an 88-unit affordable housing complex named Madison Highlands II. The funding comes from a State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) Grant, which aids local governments in preserving affordable homeownership for low-income families. The new apartments will be located at 5315 N. 37th Street and will serve as Phase II of Madison Highlands, with Phase I having opened in November 2021.
Tampa Police, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, have arrested 48-year-old Jeffrey Moyer on charges related to the drug overdose death of 29-year-old Kenny Martin on February 8, 2024.