The Tampa City Council held a workshop on the Rays’ proposed stadium, where concerns about a possible statewide property tax cut were discussed.
Mayor Castor celebrates city “transformation” during state of the city address
During the 2026 State of the City address, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor unveiled many plans focused on infrastructure and neighborhood investment.
Changes to the congressional maps will cost taxpayers
Changes to the congressional maps will cost taxpayers in Tampa nearly one-and-a-half million dollars; this amount includes only the cost of notifying voters that their congressional district has changed.
FEA sues state over violations of the Florida Constitution
The Florida Education Association filed a lawsuit alleging the state is violating the Florida Constitution by not holding schools receiving taxpayer dollars to the same standards.
Florida legislature announces budget special session
The Florida legislature sent out its official declaration of a budget special session beginning May 12 at 10:00 am.
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