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Tampa City Council Approves 2027 Infrastructure Ordinance, Setting Road Work Start Dates for Residents in Four Districts

The July 8 vote reallocates $28 million from the capital projects fund, with resurfacing on Fowler Avenue and Dale Mabry Highway scheduled to begin in November 2026 and finish by June 2027.

By Tampa Policy Desk · July 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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Florida's 2026 Legislative Session Bills Are Now Law: What Tampa Residents Need to Know

From housing costs to school funding and flood insurance rules, several bills signed this spring are already changing daily life for people in Hillsborough County.

By Tampa Policy Desk · July 8, 2026 · 3 min read

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Tampa Approves $12.7M Stormwater Overhaul, Targets 30% Flood Damage Reduction

The plan targets chronic street flooding in Seminole Heights and West Tampa with new drainage and pump stations, aiming to cut property damage by 30% over the next decade.

By Tampa Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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