Around Tampa

The City of Tampa has picked Brad Tippin to lead its Planning Department, a job that helps guide land use, redevelopment and other growth decisions. Tippin brings more than a decade of Pasco County development-review experience.

Hillsborough County says part of Gunn Highway will close today between Lutz Lake Fern Road and Tarpon Springs Road for up to four weeks while crews replace a stormwater culvert. Drivers near the Pasco County line should use posted detours, and the county says access to driveways and nearby properties will stay open.

Tampa says Friday’s Richard’s Run for Life will close parts of Historic Ybor around Centennial Park starting about 3 p.m., with route street closures starting about 5 p.m.

FDOT says drivers should use Trapnell Road and Mud Lake Road to get around the closure west of SR 39 while work continues on the Plant City pavement reconstruction project.

Reports of an active shooter incident at 3800 Citibank Center in Tampa. Details are limited, with additional information from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office pending.

According to local media reports, Hillsborough County voters approved a 10-year renewal of the school district’s half-cent sales surtax, unlocking an estimated $1.5 billion for repairs, safety work and campus upgrades.