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.

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

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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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Manatee couple pushes to allow ‘granny cams’ at Florida’s long-term care facilities

They want Florida to require nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to allow residents to install video monitoring devices in rooms.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

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Food pantries and grocery delivery apps prepare for looming SNAP gap

The government shutdown is likely to extend into next week.

by Selene San Felice October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

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Getting from work to play has never been easier in Pinellas County

Sponsored content by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)October 30, 2025October 31, 2025

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As SNAP benefits end, here are all the Tampa Bay restaurants letting kids eat free

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by Ray Roa October 30, 2025November 3, 2025

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In response to critics, PSTA says Spark bus rollout ‘is just the beginning’ of efforts to improve Pinellas’ bus network

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority rolled out the new service on Oct. 26.

by Samuel Edme October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Naya Young (center) smiles and laughs with supporters at a victory party, holding a napkin. She and the woman to her right are wearing white T-shirts that read "NAYA YOUNG" in orange and blue text.

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Photos: Tampa’s new city councilwoman, Naya Young, celebrates landslide victory in Ybor City

Young won all but three precincts in the district and earned just under 61% of the vote.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

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Naya Young upsets Thomas Scott to win Tampa City Council special election

She’ll be sworn in at city hall on Friday, Oct. 31 after the supervisor of elections certifies the results.

by Ray Roa October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

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Florida Democratic lawmakers urge DeSantis to declare a food access state emergency

Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell leads the effort with Sen. Lori Berman.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

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PSTA will buy or build two new boats for the Tampa Bay Ferry

City councils to vote on new Tampa Bay Ferry next week.

by Alisha Durosier October 28, 2025October 31, 2025

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Florida AG: Vouchers for Tampa Islamic schools ‘undermines our national security’

The entire Florida Cabinet wants to stop allowing taxpayer-funded scholarships for the schools. That’s up to the Department of Education.

Liv Caputo/Florida PhoenixOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: City attorney apologizes after proposing policy change that would’ve redefined neighborhood leaders as lobbyists

City Attorney Andrea Zelman said it was never her intent to infringe on the public’s ability to speak to their elected officials or the administration.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

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USF and surrounding areas have high levels of forever chemicals in water, report says

The report shows PFAS levels six times over the federal limit at the University of South Florida and 4.3 times over the limit in New Port Richey.

by Chris Young and WMNF News October 27, 2025October 31, 2025

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La Gaceta: Tampa Republican is right in wanting to end Port Tampa Bay property tax

No other port in Florida collects property tax and the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority doesn’t either.

by Patrick Manteiga and La Gaceta October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

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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

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Republican lawmaker proposes making Hillsborough Schools superintendent an elected position

Hillsborough would become the largest school district in the nation that elects its superintendent.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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Tampa Ethics Commission change could define neighborhood association representatives as lobbyists

A city spokesperson told CL the change was not intended to obstruct communication between neighborhood associations and the city.

by Valerie Smith October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

Richard Corcoran, in the center wearing a gray suit and striped tie, speaks animatedly into a microphone from a wooden podium, gesturing with his left hand. Former Governor Rick Scott is visible and smiling in the background on the right, and another man is visible on the left.

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New College professor says Corcoran’s denial of emeritus status is retaliation

Amy Reid said the status of emeritus carries not only material benefits, such as free parking and extra office space, but also symbolic weight.

by Chris Young and WMNF News October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

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It’s time to elect Naya Young to Tampa City Council

Thomas Scott undoubtedly cares about the district and city at large. But how many times will we ask a new generation of leadership to wait their turn?

by Ray Roa October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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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

Manatee couple pushes to allow ‘granny cams’ at Florida’s long-term care facilities

Food pantries and grocery delivery apps prepare for looming SNAP gap

Getting from work to play has never been easier in Pinellas County

As SNAP benefits end, here are all the Tampa Bay restaurants letting kids eat free

In response to critics, PSTA says Spark bus rollout ‘is just the beginning’ of efforts to improve Pinellas’ bus network

Photos: Tampa’s new city councilwoman, Naya Young, celebrates landslide victory in Ybor City

Naya Young upsets Thomas Scott to win Tampa City Council special election

Florida Democratic lawmakers urge DeSantis to declare a food access state emergency

PSTA will buy or build two new boats for the Tampa Bay Ferry

Florida AG: Vouchers for Tampa Islamic schools ‘undermines our national security’

Tampa Monitor: City attorney apologizes after proposing policy change that would’ve redefined neighborhood leaders as lobbyists

USF and surrounding areas have high levels of forever chemicals in water, report says

La Gaceta: Tampa Republican is right in wanting to end Port Tampa Bay property tax

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

Republican lawmaker proposes making Hillsborough Schools superintendent an elected position

Tampa Ethics Commission change could define neighborhood association representatives as lobbyists

New College professor says Corcoran’s denial of emeritus status is retaliation

It’s time to elect Naya Young to Tampa City Council

Photos: In front of Tampa Tiger Bay Club, Uthmeier draws mix of boos and cheers for comments about LGBTQ community

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

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