City council members approved Mayor Pam Iorio's $836 million budget Wednesday, keeping the property tax rate the same for the next fiscal year. ...more

September 25, 2008

The city union that represents more than 2,000 employees is asking to expand the number of workers given take-home vehicles. ...more

August 30, 2008

FIRING RANGE AND FIREHOUSE Scheduling conflicts at the shooting range owned by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office have long made it tough for Tampa police officers to get in their firing practice, Police Chief Stephen Hogue said. Now, the city is planning to lease space at the Lithia range for a nominal price. Using about $465,000 from the sale of two aircraft, the Tampa Police Department plans to remodel space at the existing range for use primarily by the city's law enforcement officers. A classroom might be built as well. The city also plans to build Fire Station No. 22 this year near Cross Creek Boulevard and Morris Bridge Road. That's a $2 million project, with money coming from the Community Investment Tax. ...more

August 25, 2008

Training money for both public and private utility companies in the region is being offered through a first-time project. ...more

July 20, 2008