Governor Charlie Crist was born in 1956 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, but his family soon settled in St. Petersburg. As a public school student Governor Crist quickly learned the value of participation, leading him to serve as class president at St. Petersburg High School and, later, as
Kathy Castor is a newly elected member of Congress. She represents the 11th congressional district of Florida, which covers parts of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties. In a rare move for a freshman, Speaker Pelosi asked her to serve on the powerful Rules Committee, which has jurisdiction
Gus M. Bilirakis, Republican Congressman from Tarpon Springs in Florida's Ninth District, was elected to Congress on November 7, 2006, Born on February 8, 1963, Gus learned about the importance of public service early in his life from his father, Michael Bilirakis, who represented the Ninth
The Chief of Staff is responsible for oversight and direction of several City departments including: Communications, Intergovernmental Relations, Purchasing, Strategic Planning & Technology, and Human Resources.
City Council meetings are held every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers (Located on the third floor of historic City Hall-315 E. Kennedy)
The Tampa City Council is a legislative branch of City Government and operates in accordance with the provisions of the 1974 Revised Charter of the City of Tampa. The City Council is responsible for enacting ordinances and resolutions that the Mayor of Tampa administers as chief executive officer.
Regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are open to the public and are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, beginning at 9 a.m. Speakers generally are limited to three minutes. The Commissioners' offices and boardroom are located on the 2nd floor of County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in downtown Tampa. The meetings also are aired live on Hillsborough Television. ...more details
The Hillsborough County Administrator is an appointed official who serves as Chief Executive Officer of the County and is responsible for carrying out all decisions, policies, ordinances and motions made by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Superintendent's Forum airs on
Brighthouse Channel 18, The Education Channel
Following Board Meetings Tuesday
7:30 a.m. Wednesday
7:30 p.m. Wednesday
7:30 p.m. Saturday
Our Vision and Priorities
It is the vision of my office to create competent, confident voters in an atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We will accomplish this by relentlessly focusing on our priorities of conducting flawless elections, removing any obstacle to voting, empowering the voter through knowledge and continuously improving our systems and technology.
The Florida Constitution establishes county Tax Collectors as independent government agencies. They are referred to as Constitutional Officers. Tax Collectors are elected for a four-year term in the Presidential election year. The independence of the Tax Collector's Office is necessary to serve citizens and both local and state agencies as it:
Collects property taxes for every local ...more details
No matter where you live, our office is always open for questions about any topic pertaining to property assessments. Our Customer Service Department is always available to give information on any parcel, including size, valuation, date of last sale, and other particulars. All you need to give us is a folio number, physical address of the parcel or owner's name you are inquiring about. Please ...more details
As Clerk of the Circuit Court in Hillsborough County, Florida, I am pleased to provide you with information pertaining to our office. We are deeply committed to keeping and protecting the public records and to serving the people of Hillsborough County in compliance with the state constitution, state statutes, administrative orders, county ordinances, and county resolutions.
The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit is the fifth largest trial jurisdiction in Florida, and is composed entirely of Hillsborough County, the fourth most populous county in the state. Hillsborough County's population is estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau to be 998,948; almost double the population in this area in 1970.
The State Attorney is an official who is elected every four years. Mark Ober, along with Assistant State Attorneys, prosecutes criminals throughout our county, encompassing the city of Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City. Article V, Florida Constitution, and Section 27, Florida Statutes, along with various other statutes, set out the authority and guidelines for the office of the State ...more details
Each of the 20 judicial circuits in Florida has a separate Office of the Public Defender. These offices do not handle civil cases and primarily represent indigent persons charged with criminal offenses, mental health cases and Jimmy Ryce cases. Each Office of the Public Defender is headed by an elected Public Defender. The Public Defender, who must have been a member of the Florida Bar at least ...more details
Welcome to the the Tampa Police Department. The Tampa Police Department, located on Florida's gulf coast, is responsible for ensuring the protection, safety and welfare of city residents and visitors; providing protection of property; and preventing crime. The department employs over 1000 sworn law enforcement personnel and more than 350 civilian staff.
Our agency is one of the ten largest Sheriff’s Offices in the nation. Our dedicated deputies and civilians are among the best in the business and they work hard every day for the citizens of our growing county.
Our mission is clear: To serve, protect and defend the community while preserving the rights and dignity of all. You will notice a renewed emphasis on “To serve and protect.’’ It is what we do. It is what the citizens expect.
