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Tampa

City in Florida
Tampa is a city on Tampa Bay, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. A major business center, it’s also known for its museums and other cultural offerings. Busch Gardens is an African-themed amusement park with thrill rides and animal-viewing areas. The...
Population: 398,173 (2022)
Sales tax: 7.5%
Area code(s): 813, 656
Demonym(s): Tampan, Tampanian, Tampeņo
Elevation: 48 ft (14.6 m)
Incorporated (City of Tampa): December 15, 1855 and; July 15, 1887
Incorporated (Town of Tampa): September 10, 1853 and; August 11, 1873

6 hours ago ˇ Keep up with Tampa's infrastructure improvements with this citywide mapping application, which includes current and upcoming capital projects.
4 hours ago ˇ Tampa is the largest city in the Tampa Bay area and the county seat of Hillsborough County. With an estimated population of 403,364 in 2023, Tampa is the 49th- ...
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With miles of dazzling waterfront, authentic culture, cuisine and nightlife, Tampa Bay has a million ways to play. All with an easy, laidback vibe.
3 hours ago ˇ The Tampa Bay area, long used to relative safety from big storms, faces what could be its first direct hit by a major hurricane in a century.
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NWS Tampa Bay ✓
Twitter › NWSTampaBay
Media posted by NWS Tampa Bay
A lot of us are feeling overwhelmed after Helene, but here are some tips to help you get through Hurricane #Milton! 🌀 This map features current evacuation orders, but check this link 👇 for any updates for your county www.floridadisaster.org/E… #FLwx
Twitter • 1 day ago
Selmon Expressway
Twitter › THEASelmon
Media posted by Selmon Expressway
🚨 Hurricane Milton Update 🚨 To assist with evacuation efforts, tolls on roads across the Gulf Coast, Central Florida, and Alligator Alley have been suspended starting Monday, October 7th. Stay safe and follow local authorities for further updates. #HurricaneMilton
Twitter • 9 hours ago
Tampa Police Department ✓
Twitter › TampaPD
Media posted by Tampa Police Department
You can replace material items, but you cannot replace a life. If you live in Zone A, Zone B, or a mobile home, please heed to the mandatory evacuation notice. A number of shelters are now open throughout the city including Middleton High School and Erwin Technical College.
Twitter • 5 hours ago
Hillsborough County ✓
Twitter › HillsboroughFL
Media posted by Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County will open nine emergency storm shelters at 2:30 p.m., today, Oct. 7 for residents in evacuation Zones A and B, and those whose homes are vulnerable to storm surge, flooding, and wind damage. More info on emergency shelters, here: bit.ly/3XPUp2e
Twitter • 9 hours ago
City of Tampa ✓
Twitter › CityofTampa
Media posted by City of Tampa
Hillsborough County has issued mandatory Evacuation Orders for Evacuation Zones A & B and for all those in mobile homes: HCFL.gov/StaySafe
Twitter • 11 hours ago
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Twitter › FOX13News
President Joe Biden has approved an Emergency Declaration for the State of Florida, as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday. www.fox13news.com/news/pr…
Twitter • 3 hours ago
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Twitter › TBBJnewsroom
Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 4 storm Monday, as Florida officials implored Gulf Coast residents to follow evacuation orders and utilities prepared for widespread power outages. www.bizjournals.com/tampa…
Twitter • 9 hours ago
Hillsborough Schools
Twitter › HillsboroughSch
Media posted by Hillsborough Schools
The staff at Pizzo K-8 have prepared the school to open as a shelter, beginning at 2:30 on Monday afternoon. We’re here for our community as we weather this storm together.
Twitter • 8 hours ago
HCSO ✓
Twitter › HCSOSheriff
Media posted by HCSO
𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 Sheriff Chad Chronister joined community leaders to update Hillsborough County residents on Hurricane Milton. "I can't underscore enough, help us by being prepared and making a plan," said Sheriff Chronister. It's time for any…
Twitter • 10 hours ago
Jordi Zapata
Twitter › JordiOnTheRun
Media posted by Jordi Zapata
An important message from Chair @nikkifriedfl and State Rep. @micheleforfl, representing Tampa and St. Petersburg in the Florida House. 🌀 Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue while many communities also prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Milton this week. #StPeteStrong
Twitter • 22 hours ago
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Twitter › cl_tampabay
'It’s going to be bad': Pinellas sheriff says more than 500,000 will be required to evacuate for Hurricane Milton www.cltampa.com/news/its-…
Twitter • 11 hours ago
Tim Wronka
Twitter › TimWronka
Media posted by Tim Wronka
‼ Evacuation traffic is now using the left shoulder on I-4 eastbound from I-75 to Champions Gate. The left shoulder is also now open on I-75 northbound from I-4 to I-10. #Milton @BN9
Twitter • 5 hours ago
Matt Nachtrab ✓
Twitter › MattNachtrab
Media posted by Matt Nachtrab
Tampa urgently needs around the clock curbside cleanup before Milton hits us Thursday morning. There are 1000 piles of construction waste sitting outside all the flooded homes. What do cat5 hurricane winds and floods do to these piles? @GovRonDeSantis @JaneCastor @USRepKCastor
Twitter • 13 hours ago
Josh Benson
Twitter › WFLAJosh
EVAC ORDER ( HILLSBOROUGH) ‼Hillsborough County Issues Mandatory Evacuation for Zones A and B, and All Mobile and Manufactured Homes Ahead of Hurricane Milton. Hillsborough County to hold news conference at 10 a.m. Monday to discuss #hurricanemilton #tampa
Twitter • 11 hours ago
Hillsborough Tax Collector ✓
Twitter › hillstax
Media posted by Hillsborough Tax Collector
🚨Office Closures Due to Hurricane Milton 🚨 In response to the anticipated impact of #HurricaneMilton, which will hit the west coast of FL near Tampa Bay, HCTC Offices will be closing on Monday, Oct. 7th at 12PM, & will remain closed on Tuesday, Oct. 8th & Wednesday, Oct. 9th.
Twitter • 1 day ago
Tampa Electric ✓
Twitter › TampaElectric
Media posted by Tampa Electric
STORM UPDATE: Beginning Tuesday, you may notice street and area lights on during the day. This is an intentional measure to help our crews identify outages and restore power faster. Please do not report these. Thank you for your support and patience while we weather the storm…
Twitter • 24 hours ago
The University of Tampa is a private, residential university located on the riverfront in downtown Tampa. Known for academic excellence, personal attention ...
2 hours ago ˇ Florida's major roadways are getting backed up as people are trying to evacuate the Tampa Bay area before Hurricane Milton arrives.
Friends of the Riverwalk is a nonprofit organization working in partnership with the City of Tampa to develop, activate and promote Tampa's downtown waterfront.
5 hours ago ˇ Experience amusement park rides and animal encounters at our family theme park, Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, Florida. Perfect for kids and families.