Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor addressed the media during a daily briefing on Thursday morning at the Tampa Convention Center.
About 20 University of Tampa and University of South Florida students have been given special access to one of the country's biggest political events.
Some business owners say they haven't had many patrons this week during the Republican National Convention.
An Odessa mortgage broker is selling "NOBAMA 2012" wristbands outside the Republican National Convention this week in Tampa.
Visitors in town for the 2012 Republican National Convention share their impressions of the Tampa Bay area.
Despite attacks from liberal commentators and others, GOP women say they'll continue to defend their values.
Beyond the closed streets and the fenced in venues, downtown Tampa began looking increasingly different over the course of Friday afternoon.
As government scales back welfare, Americans may rely more on local charities for help. How generous is your community?
A new study compares charitable giving by state and how the states voted in the 2008 election: red or blue. Can you guess which party is more giving?
Florida’s unemployment rate was up to 8.8 percent in July after two consecutive months of staying at 8.6 percent.
The Mayor, law enforcement and transportation officials met with concerned residents on Thursday night to outline their plan for the Republican National Convention.
Ian Hallett comes to Hillsborough County from the Austin Animal Services where he saved 90 percent of the animals under the shelter's care.
Mayor Bob Buckhorn was on hand this morning to unveil the eco-friendly transport vehicles that will help delegates get around downtown during the RNC.
Here are some things you need to know to make the process go smoothly.
Arizona Sen. John McCain, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Florida Gov. Rick Scott are among the marquee speakers at the Tampa event.
The City of Tampa will now have to pay $3.75 million for their denial of a developer's plans to build a condominium tower on Bayshore Blvd.
All eligible voters can cast their ballot at any of the 15 approved Early Voting site in Hillsborough County.
Should Mitt Romney have to release more financial records?
The mayor of New York during 9/11 slams President Barack Obama before a crowded room of voters on Harbour Island on Thursday afternoon.
Mayor Bob Buckhorn will meet with Tampa residents to discuss the impact the Republican National Convention will have on area businesses and residents.
A reported case of tuberculosis will lead to the testing of 50 people on Tuesday at MacDill Air Force base.
The city is continuing to reach out for public feedback through InVision Tampa with the next step of their initiative.
A program called Waste Watch recruits garbage men to be a new set of eyes for the city during the Republican National Convention.
Mayor Bob Buckhorn's outreach program into the forum of public ideas is looking for citizen videos.
Here's what you need to know about trash pickup, school, mail delivery and other government services around Hillsborough County for the Independence Day holiday.
Chad Johnson, a semifinalist for a 2012 James Beard Foundation award, was recognized by the commissioners at Wednesday's meeting.
The Hillsborough County Republican Party welcomed a host of high profile guest speakers on Saturday night to their Lincoln Day Dinner.
Supporters from all over the Tampa Bay area came to see President Barack Obama at Hillsborough Community College on Friday as he tried to stir up support and motivate Democrats to "do their part" in helping him get re-elected.
Want to see President Barack Obama when he visits Tampa? Here's how.
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn chatted with Vice President Joe Biden at last week's Annual Conference of Mayors. What do you think they talked about, or hope they talked about?
Find out what South Tampa-Hyde Park Patch readers had to say about the president's connection to the people.
The Platt Street bridge reopened six months ago, but work has only recently finished on the $13.8 million project.
Tampa mayor releases statement following President Barack Obama's speech Thursday on the economy and job creation.
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting South Tampa and Hillsborough County.
An effort called InVision Tampa invites residents to join in the formulation of a master plan for the future of downtown and the city's center.
A health advisory was lifted Wednesday after water testing found the levels of bacteria was satisfactory.
Former Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, who still lives in South Tampa, was the featured speaker at the East Hillsborough Democratic Club meeting June 12.
The Mayor's Hack-a-thon is set to take place in 10 days — have you submitted your idea for a City of Tampa cell phone app?
Mayor Bob Buckhorn hopes to drive up parks and recreation use by lowering the fees for Tampa residents and non-residents alike.
The traffic cameras are making money and reducing crashes, TBO.com reports. What do you think of them?