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Warren Sapp disrupts Tampa City Council meeting on flood project

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:20 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Warren Sapp disrupts Tampa City Council meeting on flood project

Summary

Warren Sapp, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, created a disturbance at a Tampa City Council meeting on September 17, 2026. This incident occurred during discussions on a flood prevention project in South Tampa. Council chairperson Alan Clendenin paused the meeting after Sapp entered a nearby office, ordering the chambers locked as police responded. After additional disruptions, Clendenin called for a recess while urging attendees to remain seated. Officers subsequently asked Sapp to leave the premises due to his disruptive behavior.

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Key Details

•Warren Sapp interrupted a Tampa City Council meeting on September 17.
•The meeting focused on a contentious flood prevention project in South Tampa.
•Council chairperson Alan Clendenin paused the meeting due to the disturbance.
•Tampa Police responded, asking Sapp to leave City Hall.
•Attendees were instructed to stay in place during the incident.

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12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Police: Bucs Hall of Famer Warren Sapp disrupts Tampa council meeting

What they're saying

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A Tampa City Council meeting paused on Thursday when former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Warren Sapp entered City Hall anddisrupted business, according to police. The disturbance came late in the afternoon amid a discussion on a contentious flood prevention project in South Tampa.
— Yahoo Sports

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