Jasmin Parrado

Jasmin Parrado is a spring 2026 intern and News Editor at the Crow's Nest with an interest in local and state politics as well as arts and life. When she isn’t digging into government topics, she indulges in reading, a whole lot of creative writing and occasionally graphic design. She loves the beach, but a piece of her is still in love with the mountains after some travelling.

jasmincparrado@gmail.com

A photograph of Ken Welch and Charlie Crist smiling during an outdoor event. Ken Welch is on the left wearing sunglasses and a dark button-down shirt; Charlie Crist is on the right in a blue striped polo shirt.

Charlie Crist enters St. Pete mayoral race, says he would’ve taken state to court over mural removals

The former governor of Florida is one of five candidates hoping to unseat Mayor Ken Welch.

by Jasmin Parrado April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

St. Pete’s crowded mayoral race has officially welcomed a long-anticipated contender with big pockets. Charlie Crist—former governor of Florida and U.S. representative for the state’s 13th congressional district, which includes St. Petersburg and Clearwater—filed his paperwork Monday, April 27. With more than $1.2 million in contributions from his PAC, St. Pete Shines, Crist currently has […]

St. Pete-based Girl Reports elevates underserved women globally through journalism

Girl Reports teaches journalism skills to girls in global communities that traditionally discourage them from finishing their education.

by Jasmin Parrado April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Hillsborough Tax Collector will bring services on the road with ‘MILES’ bus

Nancy Millan said the program is ‘committed to ensuring no community is left behind.’

by Jasmin Parrado April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

To provide the most effective SEO-friendly alt-text for this image, it is important to capture the names of the individuals and the context of the photo, as these are likely the primary search terms associated with it. Option 1: Descriptive & News-Focused (Best for SEO) A side-by-side portrait of University of South Florida (USF) students Zamil Ahamed Limon and Nahida Bristy, who were reported missing. Limon is shown on the left in a black tunic, and Bristy is on the right in a pink saree taking a selfie against a sunflower background.

Missing USF graduate students know each other and aren’t in ICE custody, authorities say

It’s been more than a week since Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy disappeared.

by Jasmin Parrado April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Music

Looking to dig in the crates? Here are all the record stores in Tampa Bay

Last updated April 2026.

by Jasmin Parrado April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Two actors posed as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. for a portrait

Arts & Entertainment

Malcolm X and MLK Jr. debate in Stageworks ‘The Meeting’

The play opens Friday in Tampa and runs through May 3.

by Jasmin Parrado April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

exterior of Grandaddy Records & Vintage with white panel and a neon "open" sign in the window

Music

Grandaddy Records & Vintage debuts in Brooksville

And every Tampa Bay vinyl shop to check out for Record Store Day.

by Jasmin Parrado April 14, 2026April 16, 2026

A professional outdoor portrait of Hoyt Prindle III. He is smiling and standing with his arms crossed, wearing a navy blue blazer over a light-colored button-down shirt. He has dark hair and a groomed beard. The background is a soft-focus view of a wooden bridge and green trees under natural daylight.

Tampa City Council election 2027: Hoyt Prindle will challenge Charlie Miranda in District 6

Prindle lost by only 135 votes in 2023.

by Jasmin Parrado April 13, 2026April 17, 2026

Bill Nelson giving a presentation on a brightly lit stage in front of a large screen displaying Earth from space.

Arts & Entertainment

Florida Studies Book Festival brings acclaimed authors to St. Pete this weekend

Pulitzer Prize-winner Gilbert King closes the festival with a discussion of his 2025 book, “Bone Valley.”

by Jasmin Parrado April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

A professional portrait of Gary Hartfield sitting on white concrete bleacher-style steps in an urban park. He is smiling and wearing a grey plaid suit with a navy blue tie and a white dress shirt. The Tampa city skyline and a metal railing are visible in the blurred background under bright daylight.

Entrepreneur Gary Hartfield enters race to be Tampa’s next mayor

Hartfield says his campaign will focus on improving infrastructure and affordability.

by Jasmin Parrado April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

A farm worker in South Florida harvesting a large bundle of fresh water spinach against a blue cloudy sky

Arts & Entertainment

‘Without Shade, Without Rest’: New documentary highlighting fight for outdoor worker heat protections screens in Tampa

The film will screen on Thursday, April 23, at the Tampa Community Church.

by Jasmin Parrado April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

A horizontal four-panel composite featuring St. Petersburg mayoral candidates: Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard at a dais, Mayor Ken Welch in a suit and yellow tie, Kevin Batdorf in a red tie, and former Fire Chief Jim Large in a dress uniform. Each panel shows the candidate smiling in a professional or official setting.

Meet three candidates running to unseat St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch

Welch and his opponents claim St. Pete’s infrastructure is top-priority after the 2024 storms.

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Mayoral candidate Kevin Batdorf says Ken Welch didn’t give St. Pete ‘true leadership’ during hurricane recovery

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Former St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large smiling at a podium during the Heroes of St. Pete Fire Memorial groundbreaking ceremony. He is in his full dark blue dress uniform with gold captain's bars on the sleeves, standing beside a colorful City of St. Petersburg flag with the waterfront in the background.

In pitch to become mayor, former fire chief Jim Large says St. Pete’s infrastructure has to catch up with the growth

Large told CL he would also immediately revamp the permitting process and make changes to storm prevention and recovery plans.

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

St. Petersburg City Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard sitting at the dais during a Committee of the Whole meeting. She is wearing a blue cardigan over a navy and white patterned blouse, with a wooden nameplate reading "Brandi Gabbard" in the foreground.

In mayoral race, Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard said she’ll bring ‘proactive decision-making leadership’ to get St. Pete back on track

Gabbard and Mayor Welch do find common ground on their support for diversity, equity and inclusion.

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch smiling and wearing glasses and a yellow tie while seated at a committee table. The "We Are St. Pete" branding is partially visible in the blurred foreground, with a professional city hall setting in the background.

Facing reelection, Mayor Ken Welch believes his administration did well to help St. Pete recover after hurricanes

Welch told CL he’ll also continue his five-pillar plan for the city, known as ‘Pillars for Progress.’

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

A woman with long locs wearing a purple patterned sundress sits and smiles next to a lush floral archway at the BLOOM festival in Bonnet Springs Park. The arch is densely packed with pink, red, and orange roses and green foliage.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Bloom’ flower festival returns to Lakeland’s Bonnet Springs Park this month

The family-friendly, no-cover event runs April 11-12.

by Jasmin Parrado March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

A close-up view of law enforcement officers in full riot gear, including helmets with face shields and "Police" vests, standing in a line during an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis in January 2026. The scene shows the tense atmosphere at the Whipple Federal Building following a fatal ICE shooting

Arts & Entertainment

Exhibit from Tampa photographer Dave Decker captures state-sponsored violence in Minneapolis

A reception happens Tuesday at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.

by Jasmin Parrado March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

A promotional portrait of the R&B group TLC, featuring T-Boz and Chilli against a white background. On the left, T-Boz wears a distressed brown leather jacket with silver zipper details and has long reddish-blonde hair with a fringe. On the right, Chilli leans their head against T-Boz’s, wearing a metallic bronze halter top and matching trousers. Both look toward the camera with a confident, calm expression.

Music

TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue are headed to Tampa this fall

The show is just one of two stops in Florida.

by Jasmin Parrado March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

A horizontal collage of 2026 Democratic candidates for Florida's 13th Congressional District: Earle Ford in a blue suit, Leela Gray in a red blazer, and Brandt Robinson in a light blue button-down shirt.

Meet three Pinellas Democrats hoping to unseat Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

Earle Ford, Leela Gray, and Brandt Robinson will be joined on Tuesday by more candidates in the primary.

by Jasmin Parrado March 9, 2026March 9, 2026