A news photograph by Ray Roa showing Political signage outside the West Tampa Library in Tampa, Florida on Aug. 17, 2026. Captured in a wide outdoor shot in bright daylight, a dense collection of political campaign yard signs is staked into a grassy lawn and along a trimmed green hedge. Visible campaign signs display names including "Mike Beltran for U.S. Congress," "Alex Vindman," "Bea Valenti," "Angie Nixon," "Cindy Stuart," and "Aileen Rodriguez," set beneath palm tree fronds and blue sky.

Tampa Bay’s community radio station, WMNF, is providing free air time to candidates

Candidates—not surrogates—may leave a short voicemail at 813-819-7300.

by Seán Kinane and WMNF News October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Tampa’s 47-year-old community radio station, WMNF, continues its long tradition of providing candidates—not their surrogates—free air time.

A medium-shot, outdoor action photograph of a woman playing pickleball at a public court in St. Petersburg, Florida. The woman, in the foreground, is running toward the right side of the frame with a wide, joyful smile, holding a blue-and-yellow pickleball paddle in her right hand as she prepares to hit the ball. She is wearing a green, long-sleeved jacket over a light-colored top, black leggings, and athletic sneakers with her hair pulled up in a bun. The court is surrounded by a high chain-link fence, and the background shows other people playing on adjacent courts during a late-afternoon, golden-hour light setting. A bright yellow pickleball is captured in the air above the fence near the top right of the frame.

Arts & Entertainment

Here are the best places to play pickleball in Tampa Bay

With an emphasis of places offering free or low cost play.

by Seán Kinane June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Pickleball’s greatest players are competing in St. Pete this week—here’s how the tournament works

The hometown Florida Smash is hosting 11 of the 20 MLP franchises.

by Seán Kinane June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

A wide, eye-level, live-action photograph of professional pickleball players Anna Bright (left) and Rachel Rohrabacher (right) celebrating a win on a pickleball court. They are embracing in a tight, joyful hug, both wearing white visors and dark-colored athletic tank tops and skirts. Bright, on the left, holds a black pickleball paddle in their left hand, while Rohrabacher, on the right, holds a black paddle in their right hand. Both players have their heads tilted back in laughter, expressing pure exhilaration. The background is a dense, sunlit grandstand packed with hundreds of spectators, creating a vibrant, high-stakes atmosphere for the tournament.

Arts & Entertainment

Major League Pickleball takes over St. Pete this weekend, and one of its stars lives in our backyard

Rachel Rohrabacher is ranked the No. 7 women’s doubles player in the world and is ranked No. 7 in mixed doubles.

by Seán Kinane June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

A wide-shot photograph of the Tampa Bay Lightning bench during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Jon Cooper, in a dark suit and tie, stands on the left gesturing with his hand toward the players. On the bench, several players in blue home jerseys are visible, including Anthony Cirelli (#71) with his back to the camera, Erik Cernak (#81), Janis Moser (#90), and Darren Raddysh (#43) seated. In the background, fans in the stands wear blue Lightning apparel behind the glass at Benchmark International Arena."

Arts & Entertainment

‘There’s no excuses’: Penalties doom Tampa Bay Lightning in opening playoff loss to Canadiens

Game two is Tuesday night in Tampa.

by Seán Kinane and WMNF News April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Protesters at the "No Kings" rally in Clymer Park, Gulfport, Florida, on March 28, 2026. Demonstrators hold handmade cardboard signs with slogans like "No One is Illegal on Stole Peace is Cheaper" and a caricature of Donald Trump with "Laws Off Bodies."

News & Views

Gulfport sees 2,000 demonstrators at ‘No Kings’ protest [PHOTOS]

Other local No Kings demonstrations drew large crowds in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Sarasota and elsewhere.

by Seán Kinane and WMNF News March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

News & Views

South Pinellas’ new walking trail debuts in Gulfport this weekend

The connected trails pass through residential neighborhoods alongside parks, historic locations and other vista points. The entire route consists of sidewalks and crosswalks.

by Seán Kinane and WMNF News November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Side-by-side photo of two speakers at an event. On the left, a man in a dark suit and tie speaks into a microphone. On the right, a woman in an orange dress also speaks into a microphone while seated. Both appear engaged in discussion against a dark backdrop.

Elections, News & Views, Tampa Bay Journalism Project, Tampa Bay News

Voting in Tampa’s City Council District 5 election is happening right now—here’s how to do it

Early voting runs through Sunday, Oct. 26. Election Day is on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

by Ray Roa, Chris Young, Seán Kinane and WMNF News October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

News & Views

The Al-Arian family, stars of Norway

Thanks to a new documentary, the Al-Arians are celebrities in a country fascinated with their case

by Seán Kinane February 28, 2007August 3, 2023

News & Views

USF students help defeat an abortion ban

by Seán Kinane November 15, 2006June 25, 2024

Best of the bay 2026 is here. Check out the Winners And FinalistS!

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Tampa Bay’s community radio station, WMNF, is providing free air time to candidates

Here are the best places to play pickleball in Tampa Bay

Pickleball’s greatest players are competing in St. Pete this week—here’s how the tournament works

Major League Pickleball takes over St. Pete this weekend, and one of its stars lives in our backyard

‘There’s no excuses’: Penalties doom Tampa Bay Lightning in opening playoff loss to Canadiens

Gulfport sees 2,000 demonstrators at ‘No Kings’ protest [PHOTOS]

South Pinellas’ new walking trail debuts in Gulfport this weekend

Voting in Tampa’s City Council District 5 election is happening right now—here’s how to do it

Long, strange trip: A happy ending for USF student victim of Trump travel ban

Stuck in limbo: Thanks to Trump’s executive order, a PhD student from Tampa is stuck in Iran—with no help from USF

More of the same: despite last fall’s PR nightmare, Mosaic wants to press on with proposed Manatee County phosphate mine

Gypsum blues: Manatee County sets the stage for phosphate mining

Electoral blockage: Will Congress trump your vote for president?

The Al-Arian family, stars of Norway

USF students help defeat an abortion ban

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