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Ybor City gets new pedestrian safety upgrades, following deadly police chase

Ybor City gets new pedestrian safety upgrades, following deadly police chase

Police Chief Lee Bercaw says TPD is still ‘eagerly waiting’ the end of an investigation into troopers’ actions before the crash.

by Colin Wolf and Ray Roa March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a $170 million Florida mega-mansion

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a $170 million Florida mega-mansion

by Colin Wolf March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Photos: Andrea Bocelli showcases his timeless-as-ever voice in Tampa

Photos: Andrea Bocelli showcases his timeless-as-ever voice in Tampa

Oh mi amor.

by Ryan Kern March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Sunday Jazz: Carl Fischer & Sunshine City Brass, with Mike MacArthur

Sun., March 8, 3-5:30 p.m.

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Florida places temporary ban on H-1B visas in university system

Florida places temporary ban on H-1B visas in university system

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

War in Iran will likely impact Florida gas prices

War in Iran will likely impact Florida gas prices

by News Service of Florida March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Florida Republican bill targeting public sector labor unions moves forward

Florida Republican bill targeting public sector labor unions moves forward

by Gray Rohrer and News Service of Florida March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Back from hiatus, hypnotic soul-rock band Alabama Shakes comes to Clearwater this spring

Music

Back from hiatus, hypnotic soul-rock band Alabama Shakes comes to Clearwater this spring

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City Sounds March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Photos: Everyone we saw at Punk Black Tampa 2026

Music

Photos: Everyone we saw at Punk Black Tampa 2026

by Ray Roa and Ryan Metcalf March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

St. Pete’s SPIFFS festival raises a glass to immigrants, year-after-year: ‘We are celebrating what they added to the fabric of our country’

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete’s SPIFFS festival raises a glass to immigrants, year-after-year: ‘We are celebrating what they added to the fabric of our country’

by Valerie Smith March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Tampa Monitor: City Council to hear update to Land Development Code

Tampa Monitor: City Council to hear update to Land Development Code

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Tampa Monitor: City Council to hold special call Fiscal Year 27 workshop on Tuesday

Tampa Monitor: City Council to hold special call Fiscal Year 27 workshop on Tuesday

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

News & Views

Photos: Tampa protesters rally against Iran war and Cuban embargo

Photos: Tampa protesters rally against Iran war and Cuban embargo

Planned 420-mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail will connect Tampa Bay to Naples

Planned 420-mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail will connect Tampa Bay to Naples

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s River O’Green festival returns on March 14

Tampa’s River O’Green festival returns on March 14

Tampa Bay’s best things to do February 26-March 1

Tampa Bay’s best things to do February 26-March 1

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Food & Drink

Nueva Cantina opening fourth location in Palm Harbor

Nueva Cantina opening fourth location in Palm Harbor

Tampa’s hot chicken king just wants to be Joe again

Tampa’s hot chicken king just wants to be Joe again

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Music

Pentagram String Band brings Satanic bluegrass to St. Pete on Sunday

Pentagram String Band brings Satanic bluegrass to St. Pete on Sunday

WMNF’s new Monday morning show host is playing Rock the Park Tampa in March

WMNF’s new Monday morning show host is playing Rock the Park Tampa in March

Planned 420-mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail will connect Tampa Bay to Naples

Planned 420-mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail will connect Tampa Bay to NaplesMarch 2, 2026

Urban designer and USF assistant dean Taryn Sabia enters Tampa mayoral race

Urban designer and USF assistant dean Taryn Sabia enters Tampa mayoral raceMarch 2, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a $170 million Florida mega-mansion

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a $170 million Florida mega-mansionMarch 3, 2026

Tampa’s hot chicken king just wants to be Joe again

Tampa’s hot chicken king just wants to be Joe againFebruary 20, 2026

Latest Photos

Photos: Descendents, Frank Turner and Nobro rock St. Pete

Photos: Descendents, Frank Turner and Nobro rock St. Pete

Photos: Everyone we saw cruising through Winter Pride’s drag race

Photos: Everyone we saw cruising through Winter Pride’s drag race

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening February 20-26

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening February 20-26

Union nurses protest ICE in Largo [Photos]

Union nurses protest ICE in Largo [Photos]

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Best of the Bay 2025

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Tampa Guides

Cannabis Issue

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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

Music Issue

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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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Digital Issue

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