Tampa City Council

A Sept. 9 special election will either determine the new Tampa City Council District 5 representative — or cut down the field to two candidates who would face off in an Oct. 28 runoff.

The pool in the underserved Tampa community was closed in 2023, but the Tampa City Council approved nearly $2 million for the first phase of repairs.

The city has entered into an agreement with Accardi Properties to obtain a 10-foot easement that's necessary for maintenance and repairs.

The Hillsborough County School Board unanimously voted to honor Henderson at her alma mater after the teacher, bookstore owner, community activist and champion for Black culture died in June at age 60.

Each council member shared their own tribute to Henderson at Thursday’s Tampa City Council meeting. Many said the same — Henderson was a tough force, but she had a good heart.

After Henderson died Tuesday, fellow council members and the owner of a neighboring Tampa Heights business remember the impact she had on the community.

The longtime activist was hailed as a champion for Black culture and a “powerhouse in the community” that brought passion, empathy and historical knowledge to all her roles.

Robert DuBoise was imprisoned for decades before DNA evidence proved his innocence in a 1983 slaying. Some legislators are looking to change a law so others with similar circumstances can be compensated.

While the Tampa City Council supports the restoration project, there are still some snags with Jackson House’s real estate agent.

In a 7-0 vote, the council reallocated $3.2 million from State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) dollars toward the creation of a citywide fund.

The funeral service for Frank Reddick will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Tampa.

Residents and small business owners in the area have been at odds about the practicality of the proposal.