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Anaïs Mitchell’s award-winning musical ‘Hadestown’ comes to Tampa next week
It’s at Straz Center from Nov. 29-Dec. 4.
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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Former HART officials support accusations of mismanagement by CEO
The former employees claim safety and work culture issues as the HART Board seeks an investigation.
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HART board seeks independent investigation into alleged management issues at Hillsborough’s transit agency
CEO Adelee Le Grand said the investigation should be handled by the HART Board, as opposed to independently.
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TPD’s controversial gunshot detection program unfairly targets East Tampa, councilmen say
East Tampa, a historically Black community, is the only area in the city with ShotSpotter technology.
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Meet Hillsborough County Commission’s new right-wing board members
The new commissioners will be sworn in on November 22.
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‘Dictator and tyrant’: HART director’s leaked resignation letter alleges hostile behavior from CEO
HART’s public records team couldn’t find the document for months, but it was provided to CL by a confidential source.
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HART terminated several high-ranking employees this week
CEO Adelee Le Grand said that more cuts may be coming due a recently failed transportation tax vote.
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New LGBTQIA collective will host ‘Thanksgiving’ feast and educational event in St. Pete
The event at Allendale United Methodist Church will educate the public on the true origin of Thanksgiving.
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Hillsborough leaders wonder how transit will improve after transportation tax fails
They all agreed that more transit funding is desperately needed, and soon.
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Hillsborough County’s transportation tax referendum fails
The county asked voters if they would approve a 1% sales tax over the next 30 years to help fund transit and road improvements.
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The only woman on Tampa City Council hits roadblocks in protecting reproductive rights
‘This is about basic human rights, and it is far from over.’
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Tampa City Council votes to legalize skateboarding
Council asked the city legal team to reduce a criminal offense for skateboarders to a warning.
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Tampa City Council suggests investigation into police union leader for surveilling activist
Brandon Barclay, vice president of the police union, told council he did opposition research on a Tampa citizen.
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By blocking a public vote on police transparency, Tampa officials have shunned democracy
Councilmen Maniscalco, Viera, Citro and Miranda were against letting people vote on increased police oversight.
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Tampa City Council blocks public vote on subpoena power for police review board, after pressure from chief
Council blocked the vote on subpoena power, but does think voters should decide on an independent attorney for the CRB.
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Tampa police chief is lobbying city council to block a public vote on police oversight
This is the latest development in the ongoing saga of the mayor’s resistance to more police transparency.
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Tampa aims to ease rules for ADUs while keeping an eye out for potential ‘unintended consequences’
“We desperately need housing,” said councilwoman Lynn Hurtak.
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Michelle Rayner among Creative Loafing endorsements for Florida House of Representatives
Andrew Learned, Susan Valdes and Jen McDonald deserve to be in office, too.
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A 22-year Tampa police officer resigned after using homophobic slurs during an arrest
The officer resigned during TPD’s internal affairs investigation.
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Tampa voters could get a chance to decide on changes to police citizens review board
City council will workshop giving the CRB subpoena power an independent attorney next week.