Tampa City Councilman Bill Carlson announces run for mayor

‘Our economy has grown because of the economic boom that happened from 2010 to 2020, not because of anything any person or organization did.’

by Colin Wolf April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis signing legislation to rename Tallahassee International Airport to Bobby Bowden Field at Tallahassee International Airport, joined by Ginger Bowden Madden and FSU representatives.

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill naming highway after Donald Trump

The bill also designates the Tallahassee airport as Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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New Port Richey reelects Mayor Chopper Davis

There was a 20% increase in voter turnout compared with the last mayoral election.

by Arielle Stevenson April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A bronze statue titled "Immigrant Statue" stands in Ybor City’s Centennial Park. The monument depicts a family of four—a father, mother, and two children—dressed in early 20th-century attire, symbolizing the immigrants who settled in Tampa. Lush palm trees and the brick-paved walkways of the park surround the statue under a bright sky.

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Ybor City walking tour to raise funds for Tampa DSA’s erase medical debt fundraiser

The Sunday event is part of a busy spring for the political organization.

by Ray Roa April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Guy Fieri waving in front of a podium reading "Flavortown"

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to gas prices, Guy Fieri, fired sheriff’s deputy and more

‘He’s taller and Chad got scared’

by CL Staff April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

erial drone view of St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille Beach in Florida, showing white sand coastlines, turquoise Gulf of Mexico waters, and coastal resorts.

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Environmentalists successfully relocate Country Thunder Festival off St. Pete Beach, citing threats to turtle nesting season

Organizers have confirmed refunds will be available following the location change, and tickets for the original event will be honored at the new venue in Clearwater.

by Kailey Aiken April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis standing at a podium with a sign that reads "School Choice Success: Florida is Leading the Nation." He is gesturing with his hands during a press conference, flanked by the United States flag and the Florida state flag.

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Florida seeks alternative to high school AP courses with own version of college-level history classes

U.S. history is the second subject in the FACT program. Last year, the DOE initiated a statewide pilot for college algebra.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Two older white men in suits and ties pose at an indoor gala. The man on the left, Andy Johnson, holds an award from Equality Florida.

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Remembering Fox 13 meteorologist and LGBTQ+ advocate Andy Johnson

“No one who ever met him disliked him. He was just that kind of guy.”

by Selene San Felice April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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Everything we saw at the 2026 Tampa Pro [Photos]

The two-day street comp culminated with Red Bull athlete Jagger Eaten taking the top spot and a $10,000 purse.

by Colin Wolf April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

A professional outdoor portrait of Hoyt Prindle III. He is smiling and standing with his arms crossed, wearing a navy blue blazer over a light-colored button-down shirt. He has dark hair and a groomed beard. The background is a soft-focus view of a wooden bridge and green trees under natural daylight.

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Tampa City Council election 2027: Hoyt Prindle will challenge Charlie Miranda in District 6

Prindle lost by only 135 votes in 2023.

by Jasmin Parrado April 13, 2026April 17, 2026

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn stands at a podium draped with multiple news microphones, including those from local stations like 10 Tampa Bay and ABC Action News. He is dressed in a dark suit with a white pocket square and a blue tie, gesturing with one hand as he speaks. In the blurred background, a sign for the "County Center" at 601 East Kennedy Boulevard is visible.

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Bob Buckhorn officially enters 2027 Tampa mayoral race, says he expects council members to ‘stay in their lanes’

Buckhorn, a two-time mayor who served consecutive terms as mayor from 2011-2019, says every neighborhood must ‘succeed together.’

by Ray Roa April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

FDLE officials and James Uthmeier at the Miami Regional Operations Center announcing updates on cold case investigations

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s campaign backed by Big Tobacco, gun companies and more

The gun manufacturer Sig Sauer Inc., which was behind a failed effort in the 2026 legislative session to shield gun makers from liability lawsuits over a defect that isn’t required by federal law, gave the political committee $50,000.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Close-up of a black fuel nozzle at an American gas station with colorful grade selection buttons for regular, mid-grade, and premium gasoline.

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Florida gas prices expected to rise, again, after Trump issues blockade in Iran

Florida’s average had been on a slow decline since April 2, when it hit $4.23 a gallon.

by News Service of Florida April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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Tennis legend Mike Bryan is selling his St. Pete Beach home for $2.5 million

Bryan, who retired with his doubles partner and twin brother Bob in 2020, is considered to be one of the greatest doubles tennis players of all time.

by Colin Wolf April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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Newly-elected Hillsborough Dem Brian Nathan says he’s ready to fight for the working class

Nathan is very much a union man, having served as a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 915 for the past decade.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 13, 2026April 13, 2026