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Kriseman counters Baker sewage ad in Thursday press conference
The environmental community supports Kriseman. Deal with it.
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Kriseman ramps up effort to woo coveted south St. Pete votes
Former mayor Rick Baker remains popular in the area, but incumbent mayor Rick Kriseman supporters say media outlets are exaggerating his popularity there.
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Protesters rail against newly reinstated Muslim travel ban in Tampa
About 15 people gathered to protest the newly re-imposed rules.
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Maybe now’s the time to start ignoring Donald Trump’s tweets
Talk about something else. Anything else. How about preexisting conditions or the Emoluments Clause? …After today, of course.
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Five takeaways from the romp that was the first Rick-off of 2017
Kriseman vs. Baker — oh, where to begin?
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Activists hold “Die-In” in downtown St. Pete — Reaper, headstones and all
With a looming Trumpcare Senate vote and a dismal CBO score, activists peacefully expressed their outrage on Monday night.
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After not-so-good week, Andrew Gillum chats up Hillsborough Dems in Tampa
The Tallahassee Mayor has a tough go in his bid for the 2018 Democratic nomination.
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Here’s Rick Baker’s response to our questions about LGBTQ equality and Pride plans
Hint: not a word about Pride, but he manages to milk the sewage thing.
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St. Pete Council advances ballsy measure to take on big money in politics
A preliminary vote passed the council 5-3.
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The Pride Issue: They’ve got the power
How Tampa Bay’s LGBT voters went from marginalized to political influencers.
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Jimmy Buffett just donated to Rick Kriseman’s campaign
And hey, look, yard signs.
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Jeff Clemens launches “Flip Florida Blue” initiative with some ‘tude
What is there to lose, really?
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Hillsborough leaders approve five-year funding for controversial “Tampa Bay Next” project
Despite extensive opposition, Hillsborough’s Metropolitan Planning Organization board approved the toll road-centric project.
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Ricks Rollin’: Seventeen things to watch during one of 2017’s most interesting elections
Lotta ins, lotta outs.
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Aakash Patel: the “Tampa has swagger” candidate
The 33-year-old Republican wants to represent Tampa’s ambitious Millennials.
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Uhuru candidates get on the ballot, target mainstream candidates
The candidates say it’s not about Rick vs. Rick, it’s about addressing everyone’s needs.
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Yvonne “Yolie” Capin launches run for Hillsborough County Commission
The two-term Tampa City Councilwoman hopes to represent south county residents on the commission.
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So now there are nine people running for Karl Nurse’s St. Pete City Council seat
Newcomer Zaya Kardas jumped into the crowded District 6 race on Monday.