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Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Tampa
Tampa resident, 25, buys first home with city assistance
Adrianne Harden, 25, closed on her first home in Seminole Heights this February using $100,000 in city down payment assistance through the DARE to Own the Dream program.
Tampa Police Officer Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Tampa police arrested officer Jonathan Darling on June 15 on charges of sexual activity with a 16-year-old minor he met through a dating app. The department relieved him of duty immediately.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa General Marks 40 Years as Nation's Top Heart Transplant Center
Tampa General Hospital completed 54 heart transplants in 2024 and achieved three surgical firsts, cementing its position as the nation's largest transplant center by volume.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa General Opens Specialized Clinic for Aortic Dissection
Tampa General Hospital opened a specialized Aortic Dissection Clinic to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of complex aortic disease in one location.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa General marks 40 years of midwifery services
Tampa General Hospital's midwifery program reached its 40th anniversary this month, marking four decades of maternity services that now collaborate with USF Health and have earned national recognition for obstetrics care.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Man Arrested in Chihuahua's Death
Tampa Police arrested a 37-year-old man on charges of aggravated animal cruelty in the death of a family's Chihuahua. Investigators say Christopher Malone inflicted a fatal injury on the four-pound dog in early May.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
USF Theatre Presents '9 to 5 The Musical' in Final Show of Season
USF Theatre stages '9 to 5 The Musical' April 17-27, closing its season with Dolly Parton's Broadway musical about workplace rebellion.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Convention Center Installs Three Public Art Pieces
The Tampa Convention Center installed three public artworks over 16 months, featuring sculptures and light installations that reference the city's waterways, tidal patterns and Gasparilla mythology.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Police Officer Arrested for Speeding 100+ MPH on I-75
A Tampa Police officer arrested Sunday on I-75 was clocked driving more than 100 mph in his personal vehicle. He was already under investigation for an unrelated matter.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Parks & Recreation Opens Summer Camps for 7,000 Youth
Tampa Parks & Recreation opened summer camps Tuesday for 7,000 youth, hiring 400 seasonal employees and operating the free Stay & Play teen program seven nights a week.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Police Teach 100+ Kids to Fish at Annual Clinic
Over 100 Tampa children will learn fishing techniques and receive free equipment at the fifth annual Youth Fishing Clinic on Saturday at Picnic Island.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Opens Microgrant Program for Small Businesses, Up to $15,000
Tampa launches a microgrant program Tuesday offering up to $15,000 to small businesses and startups. Applicants must have household incomes at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to Retire in August 2026
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw will retire in August 2026 after 30 years with the department. He will join USF as a criminology professor.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Building Official JC Hudgison Named 2026 State Award Winner
Tampa Chief Building Official JC Hudgison earned the Building Officials Association of Florida's 2026 Building Official of the Year award, recognized for introducing online permit tools and leading the city toward national accreditation.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
After Years of Struggle, Southwest Florida Mother Finds Tools Through LSF Program
A Southwest Florida mother found stability for her family through Lutheran Services Florida's SNAP program, which taught her daughter practical tools to manage behavioral challenges over 13 weeks.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
SNAP Program Helps Southwest Florida Mother, Daughter Turn Crisis Into Stability
After 13 weeks in Lutheran Services Florida's SNAP program, a Southwest Florida mother watched her daughter's behavioral crises transform into stability and hope.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Convention Center Wins Smart Stars Award for Second Year
The Tampa Convention Center won the 2026 Smart Stars Award for the second straight year, voted by meeting professionals across North America.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa to Raise Pride Flag at Old City Hall on June 1
Mayor Jane Castor will join Tampa's Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on June 1 at Old City Hall, marking the start of Pride Month.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa CRA Funds 22 Workforce Housing Units Downtown
The Tampa CRA invested $4 million to create 22 affordable apartments downtown, with rents starting at $1,606 for households earning 80% of area median income.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Wins 2025 Tree City USA Recognition
Tampa earned 2025 Tree City USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for its investment in urban forestry and tree management.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Single Dad Finds Stability Through Metro Housing Program
A single father of three moved into Metro's Uplift Hall housing program in May after facing eviction. Today, Renaldo pursues his Auto Mechanic certification while his children attend school from a stable home.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Tops Out 11-Story Housing Tower at Rome Yards
Tampa and Related Urban celebrated the structural completion of Gallery at Rome Yards, an 11-story tower that will provide 234 residential units with 79% designated as affordable or workforce housing.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Climbs to #24 on Cvent's Top Meeting Destinations List
Tampa ranked #24 on Cvent's top meeting destinations in North America, climbing four spots from last year and outpacing Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Seattle.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Mayor Castor to Discuss FEMA Review Council Findings
Mayor Jane Castor will discuss FEMA Review Council findings Thursday after the council's final public meeting.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Passes 8,300 Affordable Housing Units, Nears 10,000-Unit Goal
Tampa has completed or begun work on more than 8,300 affordable housing units since 2019, moving closer to Mayor Castor's 10,000-unit goal.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Water Department Issues 430 Citations as Drought Tightens Restrictions
Tampa Water Department issued 430 drought violation citations since December as enforcement patrols increase. The department offers free conservation programs including irrigation evaluations and waived reclaimed water fees.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
SERVPRO Provides 24/7 Water Damage Restoration in Tampa East Central and Temple Terrace
SERVPRO of Tampa East Central, Temple Terrace offers emergency water damage restoration 24/7. Call (813) 280-0077.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Tampa Names Street for WWII Veteran Tony Garcia Jr.
Tampa honors World War II veteran Tony Garcia Jr. with a street sign at N Howard Avenue and W Cherry Street in West Tampa, recognizing 35 years directing the local USO and community leadership.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Shriners Children's Tampa Names Tim Arwood Chief Development Officer
Tim Arwood, a fundraising veteran with 25 years of experience, takes over as chief development officer at Shriners Children's in Tampa.
Sunday, June 14, 2026