Jane Castor

Tampa will have $25 million to make roads safer for pedestrians and bikers.

Hillsborough transportation officials approved the $6 million purchase of a permanent vessel.

The political tug of war was on full display during Thursday's meeting, when council members overrode four of five amendments to the city charter.

An internal investigation found that Mary O’Connor violated regulations involving “standard of conduct” and “abuse of position or identification” after she and her husband were pulled over.

Police Chief Mary O'Connor is under investigation after bodycam video showed her flashing her badge to a deputy during a traffic stop. Assistant Chief Lee Berkaw is acting chief.

She faced disciplinary action after showing a Pinellas County deputy her badge when she and her husband were pulled over for driving a golf cart without a license plate.

"We're not out of the woods yet," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said, while Pinellas officials say the county could experience 110 mph winds, heavy rains and storm surge through Thursday morning.

“Trees are an essential element of a community's health and of a resident's health as well," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said.

Mayor Castor's proposal drew scorn from representatives of local groups who attended the meeting and wanted more money put towards housing.

Castor held a virtual discussion with Dr. Charles Lockwood, senior VP with USF Health, on the current status of COVID-19 in Hillsborough County.

The TampaWell program will include the construction of a "Health Trail" through downtown Tampa along with stressing the importance of exercise and healthy eating habits.

The players were joined by President Joe Biden and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on the White House lawn.