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kathy castor posts messages on social security and community support

Kathy Castor, a U.S. Congress member, shared her thoughts on social security and community support via Twitter on April 16 and 17, 2025.

By Tampa Republic | Apr 17, 2025

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Tampa Convention Center hosts Alpha Kappa Alpha's annual conference

A significant gathering is underway at the Tampa Convention Center as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosts its 72nd Annual Atlantic Regional Conference.

By Tampa Republic | Apr 17, 2025

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Temporary road closures in Tampa for Law Enforcement Torch Run on April 17

By Tampa Republic | Apr 16, 2025

The Tampa Police Department has issued a traffic advisory regarding temporary road closures scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025.

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Salcines Park renovation begins in West Tampa, completion expected by mid-2026

By Tampa Republic | Apr 16, 2025

The revitalization of Salcines Park, once known as the gateway to West Tampa, has officially commenced, with projections for completion set for mid-2026.

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Kathy Castor criticizes tariffs and stresses community engagement in recent tweets

By Tampa Republic | Apr 16, 2025

In a series of tweets on April 15 and 16, 2025, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor highlighted her opposition to Trump-era tariffs, underscored an immigration case’s urgency, and noted the importance of community engagement.

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Tampa alters spring holiday waste pickup schedule

By Tampa Republic | Apr 15, 2025

The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department has announced modifications to the garbage collection schedule for the upcoming spring holiday.

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Tampa honors 3R's contest winners for 20 years of creative environmental advocacy

By Tampa Republic | Apr 15, 2025

The City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management is set to recognize the winners of the 2025 3R's Art & Poetry contest in celebration of Earth Month.

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Kathy Castor updates Florida’s 14th district on deadlines and legal matters

By Tampa Republic | Apr 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor informed her constituents about deadlines and legal issues via social media posts on April 14 and 15, 2025.

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Lightning to host playoff banner drop with City of Tampa

By Tampa Republic | Apr 15, 2025

The City of Tampa, in collaboration with the Lightning team, is set to host a banner drop event to celebrate the start of the playoffs.

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Tampa hosts public meeting to discuss Trees for Tampa initiative

By Tampa Republic | Apr 14, 2025

The City of Tampa is inviting community members for a public open house this evening at 6 p.m. to discuss the Trees for Tampa program.

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Kathy Castor highlights legislative efforts and critiques on social media

By Tampa Republic | Apr 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, representing Florida’s 14th district, recently shared her legislative work and political stances through social media.

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Tampa event to link subcontractors with contracts through JOC program

By Tampa Republic | Apr 11, 2025

The City of Tampa is organizing an event aimed at connecting local construction firms with subcontracting opportunities through its Job Order Contracting (JOC) program.

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Tampa prepares for hurricane season with virtual town hall on April 16th

By Tampa Republic | Apr 10, 2025

The City of Tampa is hosting a virtual town hall themed "Stormwater 101" to prepare for the approaching storm season.

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Kathy Castor discusses voter restrictions and new legislation

By Tampa Republic | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor has brought attention to the congressional dynamics regarding potential restrictions on voting and public welfare cuts.

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Miss Asia Pacific and Singing Idol contest scheduled in Tampa on May 3

By Tampa Republic | Apr 9, 2025

The City of Tampa will host the 2025 Miss Asia Pacific Scholarship Pageant and Asia Pacific Singing Idol Contest on Saturday, May 3, at the Barksdale Senior Center, located at 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa.

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Kathy Castor criticizes current public health and policy issues

By Tampa Republic | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor expressed significant opinions on Twitter regarding healthcare institutions, public health accountability, and foreign policy in early April 2025.

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Kathy Castor highlights key issues and events for her district

By Tampa Republic | Apr 8, 2025

Kathy Castor, representing Florida's 14th Congressional District, spoke on multiple issues through social media on April 8, 2025.

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Tampa faces inland flooding threat amid climate change challenges

By Tampa Republic | Apr 7, 2025

The recently released Vulnerability Assessment of the City of Tampa highlights the significant threats posed by extreme rainfall events to the region's homeowners, surpassing even the challenges of gradual sea level rise.