Tampa Bay congress members lead Florida Republican support of Big Beautiful Bill

Vern Buchanan, Anna Paulina Luna and Laurel Lee urged Congress to pass the bill on behalf of Floridians. Eight Florida House Republicans did not sign the letter.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 30, 2025August 1, 2025

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Sarasota’s Phillippi Creek won’t be dredged this hurricane season after no emergency permit issued

County commissioners were not told about the permit delay until Tuesday; three weeks after staff first learned of the agency’s decision.

by Michael Barfield, Derek Gilliam, The Florida Trident and Suncoast Searchlight June 27, 2025July 2, 2025

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Trump-supporting Florida firefighter loses job over behavior at ‘No Kings’ protest

The City of Largo told CL, ‘His actions were not consistent with the standards and trust the community expects and deserves.’

by Ray Roa June 27, 2025July 8, 2025

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USF will rename mental health institute to honor Tampa Bay’s Sen. Darryl Rouson after all

Rouson sponsored one of the two bills (SB 1620) DeSantis signed on Wednesday.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida June 25, 2025July 2, 2025

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St. Pete’s LGBTQ+ liaison Eric Vaughan works to make the Sunshine City more inclusive

And, yes, there is plenty of work to do.

by Ray Roa June 25, 2025July 29, 2025

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‘The current state of Pride’ is up for discussion at Friday’s Cafe con Tampa

Executive Director Carrie West will take questions from the inquisitive, informed audience.

by Selene San Felice June 25, 2025June 28, 2025

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Tampa architect wants to discuss a more ‘urban progressive’ approach to historic overlays

Tobin Green hosts a discussion on June 25 at Hyde House Public Studio.

by Ray Roa June 25, 2025July 26, 2025

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San Pedro Gazette: St. Pete City Council discusses ‘Clean and Safe’ approach to unhoused residents, and more

Housing goals, the CDBG-DR and more were also discussed at the June 12 session:

by Sebastián González de León y León and San Pedro Gazette June 23, 2025June 27, 2025

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St. Pete-based nonprofit scrambles to continue overdose prevention program after state cuts off funds

The Florida Harm Reduction Collective has been delivering hundreds of overdose prevention kits to Floridians by mail since 2023.

by McKenna Schueler June 22, 2025July 13, 2025

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St. Pete Rep. Michele Rayner forming law firm with two other House members

She’s still running for Florida Senate next year.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 20, 2025July 23, 2025

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says local cops should not be engaged in ICE raids

She’s hosting the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Tampa, which votes this week on a resolution against the raids.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 20, 2025July 28, 2025

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Largo firefighter on leave as city investigates his behavior at ‘No Kings’ protests

Largo Fire and Rescue told CL that, ‘The City is currently investigating the alleged conduct and use of discriminatory language.’

by Ray Roa June 19, 2025July 26, 2025

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Josh Weil is counting on Pinellas voters for his U.S. Senate bid

He’s focused on fixing the Florida Democratic party and funding voter registration in Pinellas and Miami-Dade.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 18, 2025July 18, 2025

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Florida TaxWatch calls on DeSantis to veto $8.5M USF complex as ‘budget turkey’

That project would include a new USF Police Department office and the Tampa campus’ Emergency Operations Center.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 17, 2025June 26, 2025

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Tampa flood experts among those worried that national rainfall database won’t be updated

They are calling on federal officials to save Atlas 15, as heated debate on the federal budget continues.

by Laura Cassels and The Florida Trident June 17, 2025July 1, 2025

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As Minnesota reels from political violence, bill shielding Florida lawmakers addresses just needs governor’s signature

The bill, however, drew opposition from the First Amendment Foundation, which said it would reduce ‘transparency.’

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 17, 2025July 2, 2025

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Federal grant will help Tampa Bay’s most vulnerable communities prep for climate change

More than 100 people attended the launch workshop held May 30.

by Vicki Parsons and Bay Soundings June 16, 2025July 24, 2025

A row of white voting booths with 'VOTE' and American flag graphics inside a busy polling place or election office, with people and camera crew visible in the background.

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Federal trial over Bay area’s allegedly racially-gerrymandered Senate seat wraps in Tampa

A three-judge panel will now consider the arguments.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 15, 2025August 5, 2025

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While DeSantis talks about hitting protestors with cars, Tampa police ask anyone demonstrating ‘to do so in a safe and responsible manner’

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was unavailable for comment.

by Ray Roa June 13, 2025July 1, 2025

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Tampa officials will raise the Pride flag over city hall on Thursday

Mayor Jane Castor and City Council Chairman Alan Clendenin will lead the ceremony.

by Ray Roa June 11, 2025July 2, 2025

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Tampa Bay congress members lead Florida Republican support of Big Beautiful Bill

Sarasota’s Phillippi Creek won’t be dredged this hurricane season after no emergency permit issued

Trump-supporting Florida firefighter loses job over behavior at ‘No Kings’ protest

USF will rename mental health institute to honor Tampa Bay’s Sen. Darryl Rouson after all

St. Pete’s LGBTQ+ liaison Eric Vaughan works to make the Sunshine City more inclusive

‘The current state of Pride’ is up for discussion at Friday’s Cafe con Tampa

Tampa architect wants to discuss a more ‘urban progressive’ approach to historic overlays

San Pedro Gazette: St. Pete City Council discusses ‘Clean and Safe’ approach to unhoused residents, and more

St. Pete-based nonprofit scrambles to continue overdose prevention program after state cuts off funds

St. Pete Rep. Michele Rayner forming law firm with two other House members

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says local cops should not be engaged in ICE raids

Largo firefighter on leave as city investigates his behavior at ‘No Kings’ protests

Josh Weil is counting on Pinellas voters for his U.S. Senate bid

Florida TaxWatch calls on DeSantis to veto $8.5M USF complex as ‘budget turkey’

Tampa flood experts among those worried that national rainfall database won’t be updated

As Minnesota reels from political violence, bill shielding Florida lawmakers addresses just needs governor’s signature

Federal grant will help Tampa Bay’s most vulnerable communities prep for climate change

Federal trial over Bay area’s allegedly racially-gerrymandered Senate seat wraps in Tampa

While DeSantis talks about hitting protestors with cars, Tampa police ask anyone demonstrating ‘to do so in a safe and responsible manner’

Tampa officials will raise the Pride flag over city hall on Thursday

Hulk Hogan’s Tampa Bay mansion slashes $2 million from asking price

Penny Vinik sells South Tampa home for a record-setting $19.14 million

Florida’s historic Burgess Island, a massive private estate developed by a 1920s inventor, hits the market for $89 million

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