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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The City of Tampa is activating cooling stations on Friday as temperatures continue to climb in the Tampa Bay area.
Cooling stations will operate from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. at the following locations:
- Barksdale Adult Activity Center – 1801 N. Lincoln Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
- George Bartholomew Center – 8608 N. 12th Street, Tampa, FL 33604
- Ragan Park Center — 1200 E Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
- Kate Jackson Community Center — 821 S Rome Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
According to city officials, the stations will be open to all residents, especially those without access to air conditioning, and offer a safe, air-conditioned space to cool down…