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Tampa’s Metro Rapid bus stop seats were removed and transportation advocates want them back
“This is truly a disservice to our residents.”
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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This weekend in St. Pete, lawyers will provide free services for sealing and expunging arrests
The event takes place from noon.- 5 p.m.
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Pinellas County will host free testing and educational event for World AIDS Day
The event takes place on Dec. 4 in St. Petersburg.
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The Tampa Bay Rowdies play for the USL title this weekend at Al Lang
After a dramatic win last weekend, the Rowdies head to the USL Championship.
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St. Pete Mayor-elect Ken Welch invites residents to ‘community conversations’ next month
Residents are asked to sign up for one of the three sessions in December, with each session able to accommodate 300 people.
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Tampa Bay’s Gay Commie Skate Crew hosts warm clothing donation drive this Saturday
There will also be an ugly sweater contest at the event, and of course, skating.
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Feeding Tampa Bay calls for volunteers to help with Thanksgiving meals for those in need
The group will be accepting helpers on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Downtown Tampa has a new fully automated transportation shuttle
The free shuttle, operated by HART and BEEP Inc. is now operating along the Tampa Riverwalk Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Tampa’s Winters and Yonker law firm will distribute free holiday food this week
Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 10:30 a.m-2 p.m. at 601 W Swann Ave. near Bayshore.
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Over 5,000 renters evicted in Hillsborough County this year, despite COVID-19 State of Emergency
Hillsborough County is still under a local COVID-19 State of Emergency, which is extended week by week at the discretion of the county.
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St. Petersburg march planned to defend abortion rights as Roe v. Wade comes before Supreme Court
‘We demand safe and legal abortion now.’
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Over 26 percent of Tampa renters are looking to move away, says report
Nearly 40% of users searching an online rental platform were looking to move to a new city.
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Tampa’s Tempus Projects will host a holiday pop-up shop with local artist gifts this weekend
‘You know what isn’t stuck on a cargo ship this holiday season? Local artist gifts and wares.’
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Tampa Bay Indigenous group will host a public day of mourning on Thanksgiving
The mourning and fasting will take place at Columbus Statue Park in Tampa.
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Tampa airport workers protest low pay and lack of benefits with ‘turkey-less’ Thanksgiving dinner
‘The airlines make so much money, and we don’t get any of it.’
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Tampa Bay Native groups call for local schools to stop using Indigenous mascots
The Chamberlain “Chiefs” and East Bay “Indians” still use Natives as mascots.
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ACLU files petition against Tampa Bay sheriffs, State of Florida over ‘unconstitutional’ bail practices
‘No one should be in jail simply because they cannot afford their bail.’
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Merchandise and Too Free member Carson Cox plays free DJ set in Seminole Heights this Saturday
The monthly set will continue for the foreseeable future.
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Following deadliest year on record, Tampa vigil will honor trans people lost to violence
More than 45 trans and non-binary people have been killed this year—that we know of.
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New report highlights how Tampa Bay interstates have harmed communities of color
‘The national spotlight is on us.’