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Photos: Activists rally as Israeli court postpones hearing for imprisoned Tampa teenager Mohammed Ibrahim

Ibrahim, a U.S. citizen whose family splits time between Tampa and a home in the West Bank, is charged with stone throwing under special post-Oct. 7 security laws.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

A silver car rests heavily damaged after crashing into the storefront of a business named 'Bradley's' in Ybor City. Police and State Troopers are gathered at the scene, with a patrol car visible in the foreground.

High speed chase ends with four dead after vehicle crashes into Ybor City bar [PHOTOS]

Officials said 11 more were injured early Saturday morning.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

Naya Young (center) smiles and laughs with supporters at a victory party, holding a napkin. She and the woman to her right are wearing white T-shirts that read "NAYA YOUNG" in orange and blue text.

Photos: Tampa’s new city councilwoman, Naya Young, celebrates landslide victory in Ybor City

Young won all but three precincts in the district and earned just under 61% of the vote.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

A close-up shot of a satirical protest sign being held up in a crowd. The sign superimposes a yellow crown reading "PEDO KING!" onto a photo of Donald Trump and includes a red arrow pointing to a heart labeled "Epstein." The crowd of diverse protesters is visible in the blurred background.

‘Pedo King’: In downtown Tampa, more than a thousand ‘No Kings’ protestors line the streets [PHOTOS]

Events were planned in more than 100 Florida cities and towns, including Miami, St. Petersburg, and Gainesville.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

The lead singer of a band with long blonde hair and heavy arm tattoos leans over the stage, screaming into a microphone toward the audience. The crowd is pushing against the stage barrier, raising their hands and cheering. The stage is bathed in harsh red stage lighting.

Music

Photos: Underoath wraps US tour with intimate, hometown rager at Crowbar

Social Wreckage and Thin Spaces opened the sweaty family affair.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Photos: Charlie Kirk mourned at vigils across Tampa Bay

Attendees include Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, a Jan. 6 insurrectionist and a Jesus cosplayer.

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

At Port Tampa Bay, activists rally in solidarity with Gaza flotilla [Photos]

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Music

Everyone we saw when Raging Nathans and Tides played Skatepark of Tampa

by Dave Decker September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Pro-Palestine veterans arrested outside Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base [PHOTOS]

‘It’s never too late to turn away, it is never too late to give up your arms and fight for the people.’

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Music

Photos: Everyone we saw at My Chemical Romace’s Tampa stadium concert

It’s the emo Eras tour.

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Music

Photos: Everyone we saw when Against All played Tampa Orpheum

by Dave Decker August 30, 2025September 12, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: ‘Wearable Art’ 19 fashion show blurs lines at Dunedin Fine Art Center

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker August 25, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s Sun-Ray Cinema is a destination for fans of blockbuster movies and offbeat classics, too [PHOTOS]

by Gabe Echazabal and Dave Decker August 24, 2025September 9, 2025

At Tampa Tiger Bay, city council candidates attempt to cut through the noise of a crowded field [PHOTOS]

by Valerie Smith and Dave Decker August 19, 2025

Tampa’s historic Jackson House clears hurdle for restoration, then sees part of building collapse [PHOTOS]

by Ray Roa, Jani Burden and Dave Decker August 11, 2025

St. Pete City Council hears residents’ frustrations over high utility costs

by Sebastián González de León y León, San Pedro Gazette and Dave Decker July 30, 2025

Outside St. Pete City Hall, activists advocate for help in Child’s Park

by Sebastián González de León y León, Dave Decker and San Pedro Gazette July 30, 2025

Human Rights, News & Views

Photos: Protesters in Tampa rally to ‘Stop Starving Gaza Now’

by Selene San Felice and Dave Decker July 28, 2025

Music

Review: In Clearwater, Counting Crows deliver seasoned, sun-drenched set [PHOTOS]

by Eric Snider and Dave Decker July 21, 2025

Photos: WWE superstar Titus O’Neil and friends prep backpacks for Tampa’s Back to School Bash

by Jani Burden and Dave Decker July 21, 2025