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Tampa prepares for Hurricane Helene's impact with emergency measures

By Tampa Republic | Sep 26, 2024

Tampa city leaders will provide an update on the storm as Hurricane Helene passes by the Tampa Bay region and conditions worsen.

Tampa suspends solid waste services due to Hurricane Helene

By Tampa Republic | Sep 26, 2024

The Department of Solid Waste in Tampa has announced a suspension of services through Friday, September 27, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene. Normal operations are expected to resume on Monday, September 30, 2024.

How many Black students were enrolled in Hillsborough County School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Tampa Republic | Sep 25, 2024

Black students made up 31% of the Hillsborough County School District's student body in the 2023-24 school year, a decrease from the previous year.

Tampa closes offices due to Tropical Storm Helene

By Tampa Republic | Sep 25, 2024

Due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, all City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, September 26. This closure allows city staff to focus on emergency response efforts as the storm approaches.

Tampa officials to give update on hurricane preparations

By Tampa Republic | Sep 25, 2024

The City of Tampa will hold a press conference at 5:30 PM today, September 25, at the Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on the city’s preparations for Hurricane Helene and expected impacts from the storm. The press conference will follow the release of the 5 PM storm track update from the National Weather Service.

Tampa activates emergency operations ahead of Hurricane Helene

By Tampa Republic | Sep 25, 2024

The City of Tampa has initiated a partial activation of its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in preparation for Hurricane Helene. The storm is expected to impact the Tampa Bay area early Thursday morning, prompting the EOC to enter full activation at 7:00 A.M., Thursday, September 26, 2024. Essential personnel will be stationed at the EOC throughout the storm and during post-storm recovery efforts.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Hillsborough County School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Tampa Republic | Sep 24, 2024

In Hillsborough County School District, 54% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2023-24 school year.

Tampa prepares stormwater system ahead of Hurricane Helene

By Tampa Republic | Sep 24, 2024

In advance of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene, preparations are underway in the City of Tampa to ensure its services and infrastructure are ready for the severe weather and its impacts.

City of Tampa prepares for Tropical Storm Helene with focus on critical infrastructure

By Tampa Republic | Sep 24, 2024

The City of Tampa is preparing for the expected impact of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecasted to affect the Tampa Bay area by Thursday. The city is focusing on water, stormwater, and wastewater systems as part of its proactive measures.

Bill introduced to protect children from online predators

By Tampa Republic | Sep 24, 2024

Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-4) have introduced the Protection of Child Victims from Online Predators Act. This bipartisan bill aims to amend title 18 of the U.S. Code to clarify that a "notice" or "advertisement" seeking or offering child pornography can occur within private, one-on-one communications.

Tampa revises solid waste schedule due to Tropical Storm Helene

By Tampa Republic | Sep 24, 2024

The Department of Solid Waste in Tampa has announced a revised collection schedule in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene.

Bill introduced targeting Chinese cyber threats

By Tampa Republic | Sep 24, 2024

Today, House Homeland Security Committee Republicans introduced legislation to address cyber threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) targeting critical infrastructure. Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) spearheaded the bill, which aims to create an interagency task force led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This task force will focus on cybersecurity threats posed by state-sponsored cyber actors linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including Volt Typhoon.

Hillsborough County School District Education: 43 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Tampa Republic | Sep 23, 2024

White students made up 8% of the Hillsborough County School District's student body in the 2023-24 school year, a decrease from the previous year.

Diaper need awareness week begins with flag-raising ceremony in Tampa

By Tampa Republic | Sep 23, 2024

The City of Tampa, in collaboration with the Junior League of Tampa, will collect diapers for local families in need during the week of September 23. The donation drive will commence with a flag-raising ceremony on Monday, September 23, hosted by City Councilman Luis Viera.

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Tampa prepares for Hurricane Helene's impact with emergency measures

Tampa suspends solid waste services due to Hurricane Helene

How many Black students were enrolled in Hillsborough County School District in 2023-24 school year?

Tampa closes offices due to Tropical Storm Helene

Tampa officials to give update on hurricane preparations

Tampa activates emergency operations ahead of Hurricane Helene

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Hillsborough County School District in 2023-24 school year?

Tampa prepares stormwater system ahead of Hurricane Helene

City of Tampa prepares for Tropical Storm Helene with focus on critical infrastructure

Bill introduced to protect children from online predators

Tampa revises solid waste schedule due to Tropical Storm Helene

Bill introduced targeting Chinese cyber threats

Hillsborough County School District Education: 43 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

Diaper need awareness week begins with flag-raising ceremony in Tampa

Tampa prepares for Hurricane Helene with sandbag distribution and other measures

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