Event Brief
Tampa buys second stormwater Spyder excavator
Filed: Jul 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: City Council approved $650,000 for a second Spyder to clear ditches faster and reduce overflow during heavy rain.
WHO: City of Tampa officials and Tampa City Council
WHAT: Approved funding to purchase a second Spyder stormwater excavator to expedite ditch clearing and maintain the stormwater system
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: Grass clippings, yard debris, and trash can clog stormwater ditches, causing overflow during heavy rain
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