Insurance exec Gary Hartfield joins Tampa’s growing 2027 mayoral field
Businessman Gary Hartfield hopes to be the next mayor of Tampa. Hartfield, who previously served as vice chairperson…
Tampa Monitor is asking for help to finish building important reporting tools
Tampa Monitor founder Michael Bishop at WMNF in Tampa, Florida on Jan. 30, 2026. Credit: Ray Roa /…
Tampa Council member says mayor targeted her with ride-along decision
Tensions between Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak and Mayor Jane Castor flared at a meeting Thursday. Hurtak,…
Tampa Councilwoman Hurtak says Mayor Castor is limiting her ability to ride along with city departments
In response to Hurtak’s comments, Tampa City Council chair Alan Clendenin made a motion asking the administration to…
Taryn Sabia, urban designer, joins Tampa’s crowded mayoral race
A ninth candidate has joined the crowded field for Tampa’s 2027 mayoral election. Taryn Sabia, an urban designer,…
Tampa Monitor: City Council to hear update to Land Development Code
A construction crane at the Rome Yard project in Tampa, Florida. Credit: CityofTampa / Facebook Council sits this…
Tampa Monitor: City Council to hold special call Fiscal Year 27 workshop on Tuesday
Tampa, Florida Credit: Gianfranco Vivi / Shutterstock Long time readers of Tampa Monitor will know that one of…
Tampa’s historic Jackson House could reopen in two years, foundation says
The historic Jackson House has stood vacant in downtown Tampa for decades, its floors sagging and roof punctured…
Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak files paperwork to join Tampa mayoral race
Tampa City Councilwoman outside the Fred B. Karl County Center in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 23, 2026. Credit:…
Tampa latest to embrace new technology to enforce school zone speed limits and curb dangerous speeding
The Tampa City Council has voted to support the expansion of school zone safety cameras in school zones,…
Naya Young files for re-election to Tampa City Council after underdog Special Election victory
Tampa City Council member Naya Young filed for re-election this week to her District 5 seat after she…
City of Tampa launches Ybor City safety enhancements amid concerns
TAMPA, Fla. — The City of Tampa’s mobility department announced changes to Ybor City stemming from safety concerns.…