The New Tampa Performing Arts Center aims to open in early 2025, offering a diverse schedule of theater, dance, and music performances for various audiences.

Hillsborough County invites students to enter the Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest to promote saving water through art, with winners receiving various prizes and the chance to compete at the state level.

Hillsborough County is activating its cold weather shelters to aid the homeless and those without heating as temperatures are expected to drop to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

The Gasparilla Bowl kicks off today with Florida Gators vs. Tulane Green Wave in Tampa, amidst festive pre-game activities and community outreach efforts.

The article discusses the unresolved case of Jennifer Suojanen's death and her missing husband, Sean, as their community seeks answers one year later.

The DOH-Hillsborough warns of high concentrations of red tide in Tampa Bay, advising against swimming and harvesting local seafood due to health risks. Residents with chronic lung conditions and pet owners are urged to take precautions.

An audit report on Tampa's handling of computer hardware by the city's Technology & Innovation division is now publicly available on the city website.

The Internal Audit Department in Tampa released Audit 25-06 on parking data exchange, evaluating how the Parking Division uses data from the FLHSMV to manage city parking.

Tampa's Solid Waste Department has finished clearing storm debris from hurricanes Helene and Milton before Christmas, with over 1.3 million cubic yards removed.

The Florida Highway Patrol and local agencies conducted a large-scale traffic safety operation on US-19, resulting in 488 citations and arrests to combat unsafe driving.

A man was fatally shot in Tampa; the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating with no suspects yet.

Tampa has modified its garbage collection schedule for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, accommodating residential and commercial customers with only minor changes.

Tampa's "Caroling with Castor" event, led by Mayor Jane Castor and non-profit onbikes, will distribute 120 bikes and helmets to children from local programs.