Tampa City Council

Tampa WOW! is expected to open to the public in late 2026. It represents a $20 million private investment requiring no taxpayer funding, according to a release.

Without backing from the city, panel members have the option to continue meeting independently. They are now released from Florida’s Sunshine Law.

The ferry between St. Petersburg and Tampa shut down in April after the previous operator wanted to replace its boat with a slower, more expensive one.

The sounds of jazz, blues, and soul may no longer echo down Central Avenue, but the historical impact that once defined the street will live on.

The sounds of jazz, blues, and soul may no longer echo down Central Avenue, but the historical impact that once defined the street will live on.

There will be a runoff in Tampa's District 5 city council race. Thomas Scott will face off against Naya Young on Oct. 28.

The Sept. 9 election is to fill the vacated Tampa City Council District 5 seat. Here's a list of candidates and what else to know.

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.