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‘Make their lives miserable’: St. Pete Beach leaders lament unhoused SunRunner Riders, discuss charging fares

PSTA CEO Brad Miller wrote that a 50-cent fare is for ‘“reducing the number of homeless individuals who are using it to access the beach…’

by Arielle Stevenson and Ray Roa August 21, 2023July 29, 2025

While Tampa Mayor eyes 16% property tax increase, residents ask why other fees haven’t been raised before upping millage

A budget workshop with city council and the administration is scheduled for Aug. 14 at 5 p.m.

by Arielle Stevenson August 9, 2023March 12, 2025

It’s official, St. Pete renters no longer have a bill of rights

Council moved to comply with Florida’s new anti-tenant rights law HB 1417.

by Arielle Stevenson August 9, 2023July 30, 2025

City of Tampa moves ahead on internship for individuals with intellectual disabilities

The internship will align with the city’s traditional program and start posting materials on its website beginning Aug. 25.

by Arielle Stevenson July 31, 2023June 26, 2025

Citing Florida’s new landlord law, St. Pete City Council votes to repeal its own Tenants Bill of Rights

Activists are still fighting for a source of income discrimination ordinance.

by Arielle Stevenson July 24, 2023February 23, 2025

Tampa City council wants updated safety master plan after firefighters object to ‘union busting’ firm that crafted it

The firm got a $99,995 payment, just under the $100,000 requirement for approval from the City Council.

by Arielle Stevenson July 24, 2023February 28, 2025

Judge denies New Port Richey’s motion to dismiss lawsuit from Black Lives Matter protester

It’s been over a year since a jury acquitted Marlowe Jones of felony obstruction and battery on a law enforcement officer.

by Arielle Stevenson July 17, 2023May 16, 2025

‘There is a Black exodus at USF’: Faculty group says USF administration has been silent in the face of racism

“It’s not like they don’t know what’s happening.”

by Arielle Stevenson June 28, 2023July 22, 2025

St. Petersburg City Council approves expansion of ban on sidewalk activity

Without a permit, houseless people, those who feed them and even street musicians are prohibited from sidewalks.

by Arielle Stevenson June 21, 2023June 18, 2025

St. Petersburg City Council could vote on tenants right to counsel as soon as next month

If approved, the city will fund legal representation for those facing eviction.

by Arielle Stevenson June 8, 2023September 11, 2024

ADUs could come to to East Tampa, and activists want the neighborhood to have a say in its future

If passed, ADUs and alleyway parking would be allowed.

by Arielle Stevenson June 5, 2023June 6, 2025

Largo’s Vicki Gibson found safety in gay bars—now she runs one of her own

The Lady’s Room is arguably the only dedicated lesbian bar open in Florida.

by Arielle Stevenson June 2, 2023June 24, 2025

St. Pete advances updated sidewalk activity ordinance, but critics say it could hurt free speech

Protests, houseless people and more could be affected.

by Arielle Stevenson June 2, 2023June 19, 2025

Veteran Tampa journalist says USF censored his antisemitism comments over fear of DeSantis

Mike Deeson made the comments on an episode of the school’s ‘Activism Lab’ podcast.

by Arielle Stevenson May 26, 2023June 15, 2025

PURE, Tampa’s latest plan to treat wastewater, is over for now

Tampa City Council will vote next week on adding language that ensures PURE’s contract is over.

by Arielle Stevenson May 26, 2023March 24, 2025

Tampa City Council approves Mayor Castor’s department heads, but asks for better communication

The most pushback came in reappointing Communications Director Adam Smith.

by Arielle Stevenson May 22, 2023November 10, 2024

Tampa City Council unanimously rejects plans for 50-unit luxury condo along Bayshore

The unanimous vote kills, for now, Related Group’s proposed development.

by Arielle Stevenson May 15, 2023July 25, 2025

St. Pete advances right to counsel for tenants facing eviction

The committee voted 3-1 to bring a resolution to city council for approval.

by Arielle Stevenson May 2, 2023September 1, 2024

USF president says student protesters caused an ‘active shooter’ response from staff

“They didn’t know what was going on. So it was not insignificant.”

by Arielle Stevenson April 26, 2023September 15, 2024

Tampa’s citizens police review board can finally hire its own lawyer

City Council voted to pass the ordinance in a 4-3 vote.

by Arielle Stevenson April 10, 2023March 29, 2024