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Creative Loafing is going to this week’s University of Tampa journalism fair
The alt-weekly is one of nearly a dozen publications ready to meet local journalists on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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In Bradenton, DHS Sec. Kristi Noem touts Florida partnership
Tampa and St. Petersburg are among hundreds of Florida municipalities that optionally agreed to let law enforcement to work with ICE.
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To cut I-4 traffic, DeSantis wants to test flying car rideshares in Polk County
He brought up the idea during an announcement focused on new express lanes on I-4 in Hillsborough County.
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Pinellas Republican re-files bill that would require all employers to use E-Verify
Rep. Berny Jacques had tried to pass this measure during the 2025 session, but its Senate version stalled.
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‘Pedo King’: In downtown Tampa, more than a thousand ‘No Kings’ protestors line the streets [PHOTOS]
Events were planned in more than 100 Florida cities and towns, including Miami, St. Petersburg, and Gainesville.
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St. Petersburg among more than 100 Florida cities and towns that staged ‘No Kings’ protests
Plus dispatches from Miami, Gainesville, Tallahassee, and even Sopchoppy.
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Column: This boomer went to a St. Pete ‘No Kings’ protest—and no one gave him an Antifa black bloc
We stayed about an hour—and didn’t get clubbed or tear-gassed by National Guardsmen. But I did slip on a curb while walking and snapping pics and almost sprained my ankle.
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Tampa Bay cities join ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend
More than a dozen protests are scheduled across the area.
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In Tampa Pride’s hiatus, area LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss new events
Outgoing president Carrie West denies accusations of poorly managing funds.
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A big Dick’s is opening in Brandon on Halloween
The House of Sport has some treats to giveaway at the grand opening.
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Former Tampa City Council candidate flashes gun at forum, stealing attention from otherwise successful debate
Elvis Piggott told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay he is ‘always with a concealed firearm.’
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Here’s what the money says in the special election for Tampa City Council District 5
Thomas Scott raised more than twice as much, with most of the difference coming from Realtors and developers.
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Tampa Monitor: City council to discuss Channelside observation wheel, officially dissolve city’s Racial Reconciliation Committee, and more
Future land use updates, regulating pickleball, the ‘Tree Trust Fund,’ and more are also on the agenda.
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Second lawsuit filed to overturn Pinellas Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie’s development regulation law
The law meant for hurricane recovery aid is also being sued by more than two dozen local governments.
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Former detective calls for Gov. Ron DeSantis to investigate Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister
Chronister said that James Stahlschmidt’s letter reads more like the rantings of a disgruntled former employee than a credible complaint.
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Tampa developer has plans to put an observation wheel in Channelside, but some residents aren’t along for the ride
The proposal is set to go before Tampa City Council on Oct. 9 and again on Oct. 23.
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Equality Florida responds after DeSantis’ DOGE says Pinellas and St. Pete are wasting money on Pride events
‘A pathetic effort to distract from his corruption, inside dealing, and scandals.’
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Sen. Ashley Moody commits salary during government shutdown to Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Pasco Rep. Gus Bilirakis requested not to be paid.
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October 9 Tampa City Council runoff forum promises ‘late-night style fun’
Early voting starts on Oct. 23.
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St. Pete voting group wants citizens to come sip and strategize about DeSantis’ latest redistricting plan
‘Come ready to learn and take action immediately.’