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Tampa Bay unions protest proposed Florida bill that would make it more difficult for unions to exist
Naturally, there’s an exception for police and fire unions.
Justin Garcia
Justin Garcia has written for The Nation, Investigative Reporters & Editors Journal, the USA Today Network and various other news outlets. When he's not writing, Justin likes to make music, read, play basketball and spend time with loved ones.
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Tampa City Councilmen suggest mayor’s staff is behind pressure campaign for ‘yes’ vote on police chief
Council is set to either confirm or deny Mary O’Connor as TPD police chief on March 17.
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Union reps and construction experts decry Tampa city staff for dodging ‘City Center’ talks
One construction expert even called for the attorney general to get involved.
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Ybor City parking changes will slash free spaces by 26 percent, causing concern from some
The city says the change, which goes into effect on March 14, will relieve traffic congestion.
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Hillsborough County and City of Tampa offer an extra $28 million in rent and utility assistance
The additional federal funding comes after the county exhausted its initial $53.8 million in aid.
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Tampa City Council will hear options for reversing approval of Hanna Avenue ‘City Center’ project
The $108 million project has faced scrutiny from the public since January.
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Despite over 100 people pleading for help at city hall, Tampa City Council shoots down rent control
Council cited legal reasons and will discuss an alternative ordinance on April 21.
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USF Tampa addresses alleged ‘anti-Semitic’ behavior from fraternity and sorority
The allegations involve a swastika and anti-Semitic social media posts.
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The City of Tampa has backed out of public meetings about its controversial noise ordinance
“Whether or not we keep this ordinance, the public meetings are still important for the community and they should continue.”
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Tampa’s Fun-Lan drive-in has sold to an apartment company for over $11 million
The company that originally purchased the land last December doubled their money in the sale.
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FDOT to update Tampa Heights residents on I-275 expansion at Thursday meeting
Over the past month, Tampa Heights residents have complained about the construction disrupting the neighborhood.
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In trial of Pasco BLM protester, state admits the only evidence of charges is testimony from cops
Marlowe Jones faces years in prison for battery on a law enforcement officer.
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Tampa City Council approves ‘tenant’s bill of rights,’ but city leaders say it’s just a step in tackling the housing crisis
‘This is step one that we can do in terms of policy, to make housing more accessible to people.’
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Tampa City Council just learned that the mayor’s controversial pick for police chief is already running the department
“It’s Mary O’Connor. She was hired on February 8,” Bennett said.
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In a split vote, Tampa City Council takes first step to repeal controversial noise ordinance
Today’s vote is the first step in potentially completely repealing the ordinance.
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Hillsborough county votes to explore suspending fines for Bearss Groves Farmer’s Market
It’s not within the power of the commission to suspend $160,000 in back-owed fines. But they’re exploring options.
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Tampa City Council will reconsider ‘tenant’s bill of rights’ this Thursday
Council shot down the bill two weeks ago after initially supporting it weeks before.
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The Home Shopping Network was behind St. Petersburg’s new terrifying robot dog
Around the country, law enforcement’s use of Boston Dynamic’s robodogs has been followed by heavy criticism and controversy.
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Tampa’s Bearss Groves Farmer’s Market says its on the verge of shutting down due to county fines
Management at the stand says that the county has fined them $200 per day since 2018.