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St. Pete’s new Choices All Options Pantry provides free abortion care and pregnancy support

The self-serve pantry provides valuable resources without judgement, giving people a free alternative to crisis pregnancy centers.

by Valerie Smith November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

A crowd of people, viewed from behind, holds up several tall, rectangular signs featuring a rainbow gradient and the text "WE ARE ST. PETE" in white block letters. To the right, a circular sign reads "Twenty Years of Pride in the Sunshine City," all set against a backdrop of green trees.

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Tampa, St. Pete recieve perfect scores from HRC on LGBTQ policies, services

Five other Florida cities also received perfect scores.

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

A bald man in a blue suit stands at a podium speaking into a microphone during a formal event. The podium features a prominent orange sign that reads "FAFO AUDIT." Behind the speaker, American and Florida state flags are displayed, while the backs of seated audience members frame the foreground.

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At USF, experts debate potential property tax measure: ‘This is policy malpractice’

The governor has previously said he wants one constitutional amendment on the ’26 ballot to reduce property taxes.

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

Entrance sign for Cambridge Christian School, featuring a blue plaque set between two brick pillars and surrounded by landscaping and large oak trees.

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US Supreme Court declines to take up Tampa Christian school’s appeal over pregame prayer

The decision effectively was a victory for the Florida High School Athletic Association.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 17, 2025November 21, 2025

View of the historic Old City Hall building in Tampa, showing the clock tower and architectural details against a clear blue sky, framed by dark tree branches.

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Tampa Monitor: Council to vote on $7 million for private armed security at city facilities, more

Establishment of the Charter Review Commission, grants for TPD and more are among 80 agenda items for Nov. 20.

by Ray Roa November 17, 2025November 21, 2025

A group of diverse protesters marches down a city sidewalk, holding signs and two large banners, one reading "HANDS OFF VENEZUELA" and another reading "Students for a Democratic Society."

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Photos: In St. Pete, activists rally against US conflict with Venezuela

Multiple demonstrators said this is another example of the Trump Administration trying to escalate military forces.

By Leah Burdick WMNF NewsNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025

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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

Close-up of a protest sign made from a brown paper bag, held by a person whose shoulder is visible. The handwritten sign reads: "287(g) Strains Local Resources."

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Tampa police gets $430K for additional immigration enforcement

Most of the additional funding goes to overtime for police officers to engage in undefined ‘immigration enforcement efforts.’

by Valerie Smith November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

A woman (Suzy Lopez, left) wearing a dark navy shirt stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone, flanked by a man in a suit and a seated police officer to the right.

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Hillsborough state attorney backs out of criminal justice panel after organizer declined to provide questions in advance

Suzy Lopez’s office called the situation a ‘miscommunication’ and said questions are usually offered to panel participants in advance.

by Valerie Smith November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

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

Ibrahim, a U.S. citizen whose family splits time between Tampa and a home in the West Bank, is charged with stone throwing under special post-Oct. 7 security laws.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Police officers gather near a damaged silver car crashed into a storefront. The scene is marked off by yellow police tape in the foreground.

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FHP didn’t stop chasing vehicle until seconds before fatal Ybor City crash, video shows

Bradley’s on 7th was about 1,000 feet from where the chase was discontinued by the primary pursuing vehicle.

by Valerie Smith November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

A silver car rests heavily damaged after crashing into the storefront of a business named 'Bradley's' in Ybor City. Police and State Troopers are gathered at the scene, with a patrol car visible in the foreground.

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High speed chase ends with four dead after vehicle crashes into Ybor City bar [PHOTOS]

Officials said 11 more were injured early Saturday morning.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

Portrait of a smiling man with a beard, wearing a black suit and tie, clapping his hands together outdoors at a campaign event.

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Florida politicians react to New Yorkers picking democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to be their mayor

Tampa Bay has just one democratic socialist currently in local elected office.

by McKenna Schueler November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

A woman wearing a blue visor and glasses holds a protest sign that reads "KEEP THE IMMIGRANTS. DEPORT THE RACISTS." Other protesters hold signs on the side of a road in the background.

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Photos: In St. Pete, activists stage ‘Disappeared in America’ prayer for immigrants

Over 60 demonstrators gathered together to pray for immigrants being deported or held in detention centers.

WMNF NewsBy Leah BurdickNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Close-up portrait of Thomas Mantz, CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay, wearing headphones and glasses, speaking into a studio microphone while gesturing with his right hand.

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Feeding Tampa Bay faces ‘extraordinary pressure’ amid government shutdown, CEO says

Thomas Mantz said that for every meal FTB provides, SNAP provides nine.

by Chris Young and WMNF News November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

View of the Tampa Electric (TECO) power plant in Apollo Beach, featuring three tall smokestacks releasing large plumes of white exhaust into a clear blue sky, with the industrial facility at the water's edge.

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TECO rate hike approved, set to start in January

According to Food & Water Watch, the average TECO residential customer will pay $5.51 more each month.

by Chris Young and WMNF News November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

The entrance sign for Williams Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, is visible under large oak trees, with people walking through a market area and a modern skyscraper towering in the sunlit background.

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Judge says SPLC cannot intervene in lawsuit over homeless people in Williams Park

In an unusual move for a hotly contested suit, the plaintiff and the defense filed a joint motion against SPLC’s intervention.

by Valerie Smith November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Overhead wide shot of a massive warehouse floor, where a large group of volunteers is busy packing food items into boxes on long tables, surrounded by pallets of stored inventory.

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Seven Tampa Bay food banks stepping up as SNAP benefits face shutdown

SNAP supports three million Floridians, including more than one million children.

by WMNF News November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Exterior view of a bright yellow and turquoise restaurant building named "JERK HUT," with tall palm trees lining the front patio and a blue sky overhead.

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Owner of Tampa restaurant Jerk Hut is collecting items for hurricane-ravaged Jamaican

Andrew Ashmeade joined forces with CANDU and the Caribbean Cultural Association to accept donations at the Jerk Hut location on E Fowler Avenue.

by Chris Young and WMNF News November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Group photo of six people, including a Black woman in a white blouse (Naya Young, center-right), standing in a city council chamber in front of the official City of Tampa seal and a wood-paneled wall.

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Tampa Monitor: Tree trust fund, $350K for the ferry, and a $67 million question in front of city council this week

New Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young will cast her first votes from the dais on Thursday, Nov. 6.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

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St. Pete’s new Choices All Options Pantry provides free abortion care and pregnancy support

Tampa, St. Pete recieve perfect scores from HRC on LGBTQ policies, services

At USF, experts debate potential property tax measure: ‘This is policy malpractice’

US Supreme Court declines to take up Tampa Christian school’s appeal over pregame prayer

Tampa Monitor: Council to vote on $7 million for private armed security at city facilities, more

Photos: In St. Pete, activists rally against US conflict with Venezuela

South Pinellas’ new walking trail debuts in Gulfport this weekend

Tampa police gets $430K for additional immigration enforcement

Hillsborough state attorney backs out of criminal justice panel after organizer declined to provide questions in advance

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

FHP didn’t stop chasing vehicle until seconds before fatal Ybor City crash, video shows

High speed chase ends with four dead after vehicle crashes into Ybor City bar [PHOTOS]

Florida politicians react to New Yorkers picking democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to be their mayor

Photos: In St. Pete, activists stage ‘Disappeared in America’ prayer for immigrants

Feeding Tampa Bay faces ‘extraordinary pressure’ amid government shutdown, CEO says

TECO rate hike approved, set to start in January

Judge says SPLC cannot intervene in lawsuit over homeless people in Williams Park

Seven Tampa Bay food banks stepping up as SNAP benefits face shutdown

Owner of Tampa restaurant Jerk Hut is collecting items for hurricane-ravaged Jamaican

Tampa Monitor: Tree trust fund, $350K for the ferry, and a $67 million question in front of city council this week

Bucs Super Bowl champ Devin White is selling his massive Tampa area compound

Everything we saw at the 2026 Tampa Pro [Photos]

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

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