East Tampa Community Advisory Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/1 8:34A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

East Tampa Community Advisory Committee 28.0022796, -82.4311244 Charline S. Wed, 04/01/2026 - 02:34 pm Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Apr 7 2026 , 6pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal EAST TAMPA COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE EAST...

Downtown Community Advisory Committee

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/1 7:44A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Downtown Community Advisory Committee 27.963563, -82.4509556 Charline S. Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:44 pm Event Status Scheduled When Tue, Apr 7 2026 , 5:30pm Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DOWNTOWN...

Yankees support Rays plan to move ballpark to Hillsborough College site

ABC Action News 4/1 7:10A Amanda Boettcher

The New York Yankees have set aside the division rivalry and have come out in support of the Tampa Bay Rays' new ballpark plans. The New York Yankees said they fully support the proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark project proposed to be constructed...

Fatal semi-truck collision causes hazardous material to spill on U.S. 98 in Polk: PCSO

ABC Action News 4/1 6:42A WFTS Digital Staff

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) confirmed Wednesday it is investigating a fatal crash at U.S. 98 North and State Road 471 in Lakeland. Authorities said deputies responded to a reported semi-truck collision just before 11 a.m. on April 1....

Four of Tampa's Finest Promoted to Command Level Positions

TAMPA.GOV News 4/1 6:23A Eddy Durkin (Police Department)

Four of Tampa's Finest Promoted to Command Level Positions Eddy D. Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:23 pm TAMPA, FL. (APRIL 1, 2026) - - Chief Lee Bercaw has promoted four members of the Tampa Police Department into new command level positions. "Today marks...

Investigation underway after shooting near courthouse in Bartow: PCSO

ABC Action News 4/1 6:02A WFTS Digital Staff

Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) and Bartow Police Department (BPD) are investigating a shooting that happened in Bartow on Wednesday morning. The shooting happened on April 1 near the Polk County Courthouse, according to authorities. PCSO...

Everything you need to know about Artemis II launch

ABC Action News 4/1 5:30A Greg Dee

NASAs Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft are currently sitting on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparing for a scheduled liftoff on Wednesday evening. Meteorologist Greg Dee breaks down everything...

In the kitchen with Feeding Tampa Bay: Cooking up healthy meals for critically ill diabetics

ABC Action News 4/1 5:18A Michael Paluska

BayCare and Feeding Tampa Bay launched a pilot program using medically tailored meals for critically ill patients, including those with diabetes and other chronic illnesses. The pilot, launched weeks ago, serves a small group of BayCare patients...

Citrus County enacts burn ban after drought index reaches 502: Officials

ABC Action News 4/1 4:50A Kiley Vaughan

Officials have enacted a burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Citrus County. Officials said a burn ban is automatically activated when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) reaches 500 or higher. As of March 31, Citrus Countys KBDI reached...

From a Troy dorm room to the moon: How RPI shaped Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/1 3:03A Noah Love

Commander Reid Wiseman, a 1997 RPI alumnus, is set to become one of the few human beings in history to travel to the moon.

City of Tampa to provide update on Hurricane assistance program distribution

ABC Action News 4/1 3:02A Leilyn Torres

The City of Tampa is holding a press conference to provide an update on the distribution of about $1.8 million in hurricane assistance funding for Tampa residents. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, City Council chair Alan Clendenin, and Councilman Luis...

Tampa Solid Waste Department Revises Spring Holiday Collection Schedule

TAMPA.GOV News 4/1 2:53A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Tampa Solid Waste Department Revises Spring Holiday Collection Schedule Robert L. Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:53 am The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Spring Holiday. Residential customers will not...

Educators work to make Artemis II launch memorable for local kids

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/1 2:46A Angie Angers

MOSI in Tampa is holding a live watch party for the mission that marks NASA’s first crewed journey around the moon in more than 50 years.

Tampa Homeowner Receives Maximum Homeowner Hurricane Assistance Funds for Major Repairs

TAMPA.GOV News 4/1 2:22A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Tampa Homeowner Receives Maximum Homeowner Hurricane Assistance Funds for Major Repairs Robert L. Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:22 am Ms. Doster’s home, which has been in the family since the 1960s, was badly...

'Courteous Curtis' reclaims life thanks to Feeding Tampa Bay's FreshForce program

ABC Action News 4/1 1:46A Sean Daly

Every workday, "Courteous Curtis" Feimster bundles up and braves frigid temps to help local families struggling with food insecurity. This superstar at Feeding Tampa Bay is responsible for making sure the right food stored in giant warehouse...