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Photojournalist Dave Decker’s best shots of 2025

Photojournalist Dave Decker’s best shots of 2025

From protests and vigils to concerts and games, these were Tampa Bay’s top moments of the year.

by Selene San Felice and Dave Decker December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Photos: WWE star Titus O’Neil gives 5,000 presents to Tampa families

Photos: WWE star Titus O’Neil gives 5,000 presents to Tampa families

It was the 17th annual ‘Joy of Giving.’

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Photos: ZooTampa takes in foxes rescued from fur farm

Photos: ZooTampa takes in foxes rescued from fur farm

The pair was among 250 animals rescued from a fur farm in Ohio earlier this year.

by Selene San Felice December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

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Before NYE gig in Clearwater, Donna The Buffalo’s Tara Nevins recalls the best gig she ever saw

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Before NYE gig in Clearwater, Donna The Buffalo’s Tara Nevins recalls the best gig she ever saw

by Josh Bradley December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Oracle of Ybor: How do I stop Christmas from killing my dad?

Oracle of Ybor: How do I stop Christmas from killing my dad?

by Selene San Felice December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Away in a mangrove, there are reminders that if we help it, Boca Ciega Bay can heal itself

Away in a mangrove, there are reminders that if we help it, Boca Ciega Bay can heal itself

by Amanda Hagood December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

Florida isn’t getting safer for cyclists

Florida isn’t getting safer for cyclists

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Nikki Fried: Ingoglia is ‘bullying local governments’

Nikki Fried: Ingoglia is ‘bullying local governments’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Proposed law would ban paper straws statewide

Proposed law would ban paper straws statewide

by News Service of Florida December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Photos: Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights, more tear up The Ritz Ybor

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Photos: Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights, more tear up The Ritz Ybor

by Josh Bradley December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Everyone we saw when Discord Theory played Crowbar last weekend [Photos]

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Everyone we saw when Discord Theory played Crowbar last weekend [Photos]

by Dave Decker December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

News & Views

In Tampa, Ingoglia proposes legislation to remove elected officials for ‘financial abuse’

In Tampa, Ingoglia proposes legislation to remove elected officials for ‘financial abuse’

DeSantis’ proposed budget would change how Florida cancer centers get funds

DeSantis’ proposed budget would change how Florida cancer centers get funds

Arts & Entertainment

Side Splitters hosts benefit for local comedian this weekend

Side Splitters hosts benefit for local comedian this weekend

Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson co-headline tour in Tampa this summer

Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson co-headline tour in Tampa this summer

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Food & Drink

Mythos Greek Bistro opens on St. Pete’s Central Ave.

Mythos Greek Bistro opens on St. Pete’s Central Ave.

Santoro’s Pizzeria owners open Giancarlo’s Cafe & Spirits nearby in Hyde Park

Santoro’s Pizzeria owners open Giancarlo’s Cafe & Spirits nearby in Hyde Park

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Music

Sermons Fest brings another hip-hop showcase to Tampa this weekend

Sermons Fest brings another hip-hop showcase to Tampa this weekend

Water Street Tampa owners want to build a 3,500-capacity venue across from Benchmark International Arena

Water Street Tampa owners want to build a 3,500-capacity venue across from Benchmark International Arena

Tampa-based CAIR-Florida sues DeSantis after ‘terrorist’ designation

Tampa-based CAIR-Florida sues DeSantis after ‘terrorist’ designationDecember 16, 2025

Florida Panhandle men's prison has 'culture of violence,' two-year investigation alleges

Florida Panhandle men's prison has 'culture of violence,' two-year investigation allegesDecember 8, 2025

The 15 best New Year's Eve parties around Tampa Bay

The 15 best New Year's Eve parties around Tampa BayDecember 15, 2025

East Sister Rock Island, a completely off-the-grid private island in Florida, is back on the market

East Sister Rock Island, a completely off-the-grid private island in Florida, is back on the marketMay 23, 2023

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ZooTampa shares photos of the baby monkey born last weekend

ZooTampa shares photos of the baby monkey born last weekend

Tampa Bay’s best Christmas lights for holiday season 2025

Tampa Bay’s best Christmas lights for holiday season 2025

Photos: Here’s the ICE protest that got 31 people arrested outside Miami’s Krome detention center

Photos: Here’s the ICE protest that got 31 people arrested outside Miami’s Krome detention center

Photos: Pinellas arts community celebrates final Arts Annual at Pinewood Cultural Park in Largo

Photos: Pinellas arts community celebrates final Arts Annual at Pinewood Cultural Park in Largo

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Tampa Bay’s best medical marijuana dispensaries and doctors according to CL readers

Tampa Bay’s best medical marijuana dispensaries and doctors according to CL readers

Fall Arts Preview

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‘SPACEcraft’ art containers encourage Tampa Bay to get outside and unwind

‘SPACEcraft’ art containers encourage Tampa Bay to get outside and unwind

Green Book

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Green Book of Tampa Bay founders share more than 100 local Black-owned businesses you can support right now

Green Book of Tampa Bay founders share more than 100 local Black-owned businesses you can support right now

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Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center is getting in on the local live music restart, too

Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center is getting in on the local live music restart, too

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