News & Views

Tampa native Kathy Castor is almost always on the right side of history on many issues

Best of the Bay 2020: 16 people or places that’ve undoubtedly changed Tampa Bay for the better.

by Kate Bradshaw October 1, 2020May 23, 2025

Best of the Bay 2020: 16 people or places that’ve undoubtedly changed Tampa Bay for the better.

News & Views

Charlie Crist’s career has mirrored, and at times refracted, the insane political climate of the last decade

Best of the Bay 2020: 16 people or places that’ve undoubtedly changed Tampa Bay for the better.

by Kate Bradshaw October 1, 2020May 26, 2025

News & Views

The disappearance of the 120-year-old Tampa Tribune has negatively impacted locals in immeasurable ways

Best of the Bay 2020: 16 people or places that’ve undoubtedly changed Tampa Bay for the better.

by Kate Bradshaw October 1, 2020December 14, 2024

News & Views

WMNF Tampa is an invaluable refuge for music lovers and progressive news junkies skeptical of the headlines

Best of the Bay 2020: 16 people or places that’ve undoubtedly changed Tampa Bay for the better.

by Kate Bradshaw October 1, 2020September 15, 2024

News & Views

Here are some of the businesses that back moving the Tampa Bay Rays to Ybor

While they’re not really quite at 100, local leaders say they’ll have plenty of backing from businesses that support a new stadium in Ybor City.

by Kate Bradshaw April 5, 2018June 11, 2025

News & Views

St. Pete Council unanimously votes to rename main library after Barack Obama

The move follows Mayor Rick Kriseman’s announcement in February that he’d seek the new name in conjunction with a major renovation.

by Kate Bradshaw April 5, 2018July 24, 2024

News & Views

Pot o’ (comedy) gold: Randy Rainbow brings his Broadway-inspired political satire to Tampa

His political videos started going viral at a certain utterance of “braggadocious.”

by Kate Bradshaw April 4, 2018June 15, 2024

News & Views

Dems slam Rick Scott over Martin Luther King Jr. tweet amid voting rights lawsuit

The Democratic candidate for governor saw a bit of hypocrisy in Scott’s proclamation marking the 50th anniversary of the civil rights leader’s assassination.

by Kate Bradshaw April 4, 2018August 17, 2023

News & Views

Between Parkland and the Columbine anniversary, Florida’s gun conversation still rages

From fighting for local control over gun laws to clear backpacks, the conversation remains as April 20th approaches.

by Kate Bradshaw April 4, 2018August 17, 2023

News & Views

Pod Save America comes to Clearwater Thursday

Here’s why they’re bringing their message about the resistance to Florida — and why Marco Rubio may want to buy a ticket.

by Kate Bradshaw April 3, 2018August 17, 2023

News & Views

Biden’s ridin’: Ol’ Joe heads to the Mahaffey in June

Will he grace the Tampa Bay media market with an announcement of some sort? Stay tuned.

by Kate Bradshaw April 2, 2018August 15, 2024

News & Views

PETA investigation suggests deadly animal neglect at Brandon PetSmart

Employee filmed and photographed incidences of animal suffering at the chain pet supply store in Brandon and other cities.

by Kate Bradshaw March 30, 2018July 21, 2025

News & Views

Report: Florida has a water pollution problem, and some Tampa Bay companies are among the worst offenders

In the last 21 months, according to Environment Florida, polluters have violated the Clean Air Act nearly 300 times.

by Kate Bradshaw March 29, 2018May 29, 2025

News & Views

This program wants to fight LGBTQ youth homelessness — but it needs help

The rate of homelessness among that population is alarming, and they want to put a dent in it.

by Kate Bradshaw March 28, 2018March 25, 2025

News & Views

Charlie Crist urges Trump administration for stronger manatee protections

On Manatee Appreciation Day, Crist’s letter highlighted the peril the iconic sea creatures face — and their economic impact in Florida.

by Kate Bradshaw March 28, 2018August 3, 2023

News & Views

And the next one to get into the Tampa Mayor’s race is… Harry Cohen

The two-term Tampa City Councilman gets in early, and is now the fourth on a candidate roster that’s expected to grow soon.

by Kate Bradshaw March 28, 2018July 15, 2025

News & Views

Judge rips Scott administration over voting rights restoration, calls for new process

His at times sharply-worded opinion takes down a practice that makes it nearly impossible for former felons to vote again in Florida.

by Kate Bradshaw March 28, 2018August 17, 2023

News & Views

Pink wave? Women are running in record numbers in 2018

If more women get elected this year, it could make all the difference in Tallahassee and Washington.

by Kate Bradshaw March 28, 2018June 2, 2025

News & Views

Oh, look, Rick Scott is announcing something next month

Oh whatever could it be?

by Kate Bradshaw March 27, 2018August 17, 2023

News & Views

March for Our Lives brings thousands out in Tampa, St. Pete

Attendees hoped to send a strong message about gun violence.

by Kate Bradshaw March 25, 2018August 17, 2023