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In Tampa, Ingoglia proposes legislation to remove elected officials for ‘financial abuse’

He’d win authority to recommend removal of any elected official for ‘financial abuse, malfeasance or misfeasance.’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Ingoglia has been crisscrossing the state for months with his FAFO (Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight) team, auditing spending by some of the state’s largest counties and municipalities.

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DeSantis’ proposed budget would change how Florida cancer centers get funds

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa is one of them.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

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Water Street Tampa owners want to build a 3,500-capacity venue across from Benchmark International Arena

The parking lot across the old Amalie would also include a 250-room hotel, retail and parking.

by Ray Roa December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

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GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner pleads his case to Tampa Bay Trump supporters

The former Florida House speaker is trailing Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds significantly in early public opinion polls.

by Selene San Felice December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

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Activists fight Mosaic’s ‘moot’ argument over radioactive byproduct in Polk County roads

In its challenge, the Center for Biological Diversity cited concerns about radon emissions and potential air and groundwater pollution.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

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Tampa-based CAIR-Florida sues DeSantis after ‘terrorist’ designation

The Muslim civil-rights organization claims the governor’s order blocking the group from state resources is unconstitutional.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

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Charges dropped against Tampa photojournalist arrested covering Miami ICE protest

Dave Decker faced charges of trespassing and resisting arrest despite showing press credentials.

by Selene San Felice December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

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‘No contract, no coffee’: Downtown Clearwater Starbucks closed as unionized workers join nationwide strike [PHOTOS]

Unlike past one-day strikes, this one is open-ended with a to-be-determined end date for the work stoppage.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

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Clearwater Starbucks workers join nearly 4,000 baristas on strike

Workers are asking customers and their communities to boycott Starbucks for as long as they’re on strike—meaning no gift cards, no coffee and no holiday merch.

by McKenna Schueler December 12, 2025December 13, 2025

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Nikki Fried: ‘The pendulum is swinging towards Democrats’ after Miami victory

Florida Dems are focused on flipping Tampa Bay congressional seats.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

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ZooTampa shares photos of the baby monkey born last weekend

The occasion marks the first birth of the ‘vulnerable’ species there since 2018.

by Selene San Felice December 10, 2025December 12, 2025

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USF researchers discover steep decline in some sargassum seaweed populations

Researchers say high temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico may be to blame.

by Chris Young and WMNF News December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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Even Pinellas can learn lessons from new Florida Wildlife Corridor development guidelines

While focused on large master-planned communities, guidelines in the 153-page book can also be applied to urban areas.

by Vicki Parsons and Bay Soundings December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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David Jolly appears with Gwen Graham in St. Pete, sparking talk about his gubernatorial running mate

Progressive critics see a Jolly-Graham ticket as ‘a pathetic retreat, not a step forward.’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: CRA and land use decisions include potential land for TGH facility in Ybor City

Tampa City Councilmembers, meeting as the CRA, will also vote on the CRA services agreement with the city.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

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Hillsborough County Commission candidate Neil Manimala talks transit, compassion, bipartisanship and Wawa coffee

He’s hoping to block Donna Cameron Cepeda, a Republican elected in 2022, from re-election in District 5.

by Valerie Smith December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

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Activists have right to leaflet within five feet Clearwater abortion clinic, appeals court says

The ordinance banned all pedestrians from crossing within five feet of the clinic’s driveway, exempting emergency services and clinic staff escorting women into the building, as part of a buffer zone.

By Live Caputo / Florida PhoenixDecember 6, 2025December 6, 2025

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Mosaic: Lawsuit is moot because the company has already put radioactive byproduct into other Polk County roads

Mosaic attorneys added, ‘This action (lawsuit) is now moot because construction of the phosphogypsum portions of the pilot road project is complete. The court should accordingly dismiss the (Center for Biological Diversity) petition for review.’

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: Plan to sell downtown police headquarters is moving forward

The expected selling price is $36 million.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

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In Tampa, Ruth’s List trains the next wave of women candidates

Naya Young’s big win could be a sign of more to come, the organization hopes.

by Valerie Smith December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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In Tampa, Ingoglia proposes legislation to remove elected officials for ‘financial abuse’

DeSantis’ proposed budget would change how Florida cancer centers get funds

Water Street Tampa owners want to build a 3,500-capacity venue across from Benchmark International Arena

GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner pleads his case to Tampa Bay Trump supporters

Activists fight Mosaic’s ‘moot’ argument over radioactive byproduct in Polk County roads

Tampa-based CAIR-Florida sues DeSantis after ‘terrorist’ designation

Charges dropped against Tampa photojournalist arrested covering Miami ICE protest

‘No contract, no coffee’: Downtown Clearwater Starbucks closed as unionized workers join nationwide strike [PHOTOS]

Clearwater Starbucks workers join nearly 4,000 baristas on strike

Nikki Fried: ‘The pendulum is swinging towards Democrats’ after Miami victory

ZooTampa shares photos of the baby monkey born last weekend

USF researchers discover steep decline in some sargassum seaweed populations

Even Pinellas can learn lessons from new Florida Wildlife Corridor development guidelines

David Jolly appears with Gwen Graham in St. Pete, sparking talk about his gubernatorial running mate

Tampa Monitor: CRA and land use decisions include potential land for TGH facility in Ybor City

Hillsborough County Commission candidate Neil Manimala talks transit, compassion, bipartisanship and Wawa coffee

Activists have right to leaflet within five feet Clearwater abortion clinic, appeals court says

Mosaic: Lawsuit is moot because the company has already put radioactive byproduct into other Polk County roads

Tampa Monitor: Plan to sell downtown police headquarters is moving forward

In Tampa, Ruth’s List trains the next wave of women candidates

ZooTampa shares photos of the baby monkey born last weekend

Photos: Here’s the ICE protest that got 31 people arrested outside Miami’s Krome detention center

Tampa police gets $430K for additional immigration enforcement

Photos: Activists rally as Israeli court postpones hearing for imprisoned Tampa teenager Mohammed Ibrahim