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As tree canopy declines, debate continues on how city should spend $6 million tree fund
On Wednesday, March 25, members of the community and stakeholders gathered for a Tampa Tree Roundtable meeting to discuss TTF spending, tree planting, mitigation fees and incentive structures, and enforcement of illegal removals.
Jackson House restoration facing steeper funding hurdle as Vinik donation is in question
Thursday, staff are providing an update on the project to the CRA Board that will among other things highlight the funding shortfall restoration project is facing.
TPD request $2 million for new service weapons and a robot dog
The purchase of the Glock 45 9mm pistols comes on the heels of the Florida Legislature failing to pass a bill providing for immunity to gun manufacturers. Sig Sauer, the manufacturer of TPD’s current service weapon lobbied on behalf of the bill.
Planning Commission Approves ‘Alternative 2’ for City of Tampa Redistricting
Precinct 345 moves from District 7 to District 5 for the March 2, 2027 municipal election.
Citing concerns over Black voting power, West Tampa leaders share redistricting preference
Michael Randolph with the West Tampa CDC said residents should support alternative two, which he said best protects the community.
Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young files for re-election
Young committed to running in 2027 during the special election.
Officials want feedback on redistricting plans for Tampa elections
The public can take a survey and take part in two meetings set for Feb. 23 and March 9
Bob Buckhorn’s mayoral PAC has more than $1.4 million—and most of it comes from development and investment interests
The two-time mayor defended his big money connections and use of CRA funds to subsidize development, saying ‘I would do it again 10 times over every day of the week.’
Tampa City Council to vote on joining Hillsborough County in installing Flock integrated speed cameras in school zones
City reminds residents of watering restrictions
The City of Tampa adopted a once-a-week watering restriction in August 2024.
SB 48 would require allowing ADUs in all single family residential zoning districts
The proposal passed unanimously in the Senate Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development on Wednesday.