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Ahead of Elsa, Tampa public bus line HART will stop operating starting today at 5 PM
The service suspension could come sooner if sustained winds reach 39 mph locally.
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 Bay opens shelters ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa—here’s where they are and how to get in
A hurricane watch is in effect for Tampa Bay.
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Here’s where to get free sandbags as Tropical Storm Elsa heads towards Tampa Bay
All the Gulf Coast counties are under a state of emergency as the storm passed over Cuba and towards Florida.
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Grady Judd’s qualified immunity rant seems to contradict the way the law actually works
Pretty rich coming from a guy whose deputies don’t have body cams either.
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Florida Politics publisher expands with new hires, Tampa Bay 100 relaunch, and podcast with Jared Moskowitz
Peter Schorsch is also planning negativepolitics.com, the ‘Rotten Tomatoes’ of political ads.
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USF student government to consider stepping into fight to save forest preserve
In May, the USF Faculty Senate voted 54-3 to permanently protect the preserve.
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Gulfport Police charge man with threatening mass shooting with AR-15-style gun
Coincidently, DeSantis’ new law that fines local governments up to $100,000 for imposing gun regulations takes effect today.
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A family separated by deportation is the focus during Tampa art opening at ‘QUAID’ gallery
Dalila Sanabria’s parents were detained by ICE after working in the U.S. for 20 years.
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Planes will politely ask Tampa Bay’s Fourth of July crowds not to trash the beaches
‘Before posting pics to Twitter, pick up your litter.’
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As Tampa returns to Stanley Cup Final, local Indigenous groups point out Canada’s abuses
‘The maple leaf flag is red with the blood of Indian babies.’
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Katt Williams’ ‘WWIII’ comedy tour comes to Tampa’s Amalie Arena this summer
Williams recently schooled Joe Budden listeners on ‘cancel culture.’
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Gay Commie Skate Crew hosting summer clothing drive today in St. Pete
As summer heats up it’s imperative to get comfortable and breathable clothing in the hands of vulnerable people.
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Indigenous group says USF Tampa is not doing enough to prevent looting of Native American gravesites within forest preserve
Florida’s Unmarked Human Burial Act prohibits disturbing or looting Indigenous unmarked grave sites.
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New documentary about USF Forest Preserve debuts in Tampa next week, and Steve Currall is invited
The preserve should be protected under the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, but USF is taking development proposals anyway.
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In run up to anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Tampa Police Chief spoke to ACLU about protesters and policing
The meeting with the ACLU and community members came after he skipped an appearance at Tiger Bay.
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In the face of white supremacists and reluctant city officials, Tampa Bay activists have no plans to back off
Despite DeSantis’ ‘anti-riot’ bill, the fight goes on.
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Student group co-hosting ‘Save USF Forest Preserve’ protest says it’s been targeted by university officials
USF SDS was suspended last fall and demonstrates on Friday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
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After the city shut it down, another Tampa free fridge finds a home at Sulphur Springs dojo
It serves the neighborhood surrounding Yung Ho Martial Arts Center.
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17 juveniles among those being held at Manatee County jail inside the Piney Point evacuation zone
Some prisoners say cells are now being doubled up, from the regular four inmates per cell to seven or eight.
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Activists want specifics as officials say prisoners still being held within Piney Point evacuation zone are safe
Four groups will hold a joint protest in Palmetto on Tuesday.
