An expansive two-story white Mediterranean-style mansion at 416 Brightwaters Boulevard NE in St. Petersburg. The home features a red-tile roof, arched windows, and multiple balconies. Two tall royal palm trees frame the front entrance, which is fronted by a manicured lawn, lush tropical landscaping, and a wide paved driveway under a clear blue sky.

St. Pete’s historic Mefford Mansion is now on the market in Snell Isle

The Mefford’s recruited the Kiehnel and Elliott architectural firm, the same builders behind the nearby Snell Arcade and the Rolyat Hotel.

by Colin Wolf April 10, 2026April 14, 2026

lorida House Speaker Paul Renner speaking at a campaign event for his 2026 gubernatorial race, seated in front of "Renner for Governor" and "Florida First" banners alongside supporters in red "Friends Plumbing" shirts

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HOAs are ‘out of control’: Tampa Bay voters vent to Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner on ‘Affordability Tour’

“I want my neighbor’s home to look good just like mine, but where do we draw the line?”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Sheriff Chad Chronister and Major Troy Morgan (left) during an official promotion ceremony. Both are dressed in white long-sleeved dress shirts with black ties and silver badges. They are standing in front of several flags, including the American flag and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office flag, with gold-fringed edges.

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Hillsborough sheriff says fired major was ‘under the influence’ while on duty, but won’t say how he got caught

The termination is the latest episode of turbulence under longtime sheriff Chad Chronister.

by Ray Roa April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

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Tampa Police officers wrangle a 9-foot alligator from New Tampa pool [VIDEO]

Always check the pool before you take a dip, folks.

by Colin Wolf April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Official portrait of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Major Tony Morgan. He is smiling and wearing a formal white short-sleeved uniform with a black tie, gold stars on his collar, and a gold six-pointed sheriff’s star badge. A large "Hillsborough Sheriff" patch is visible on his left shoulder, and a colorful row of service ribbons is pinned above his right pocket. An American flag and the HCSO seal are blurred in the background.

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Hillsborough sheriff restricts high-ranking deputy from its premises, but has not yet explained why

Maj. Troy Morgan has served the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office since 1994.

by Ray Roa April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Aerial drone view of downtown Tampa skyline featuring skyscrapers, the Hillsborough River, and the Selmon Expressway interchange under a blue sky

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Carmageddon returns to downtown Tampa this weekend

Expect even more traffic in your traffic.

by Colin Wolf April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A diverse group of religious and community leaders speaking at a CAIR-Florida press conference in Tampa. A woman in an orange dress and hijab speaks at a podium while others hold signs reading "Faith is a Right, Not a Threat" and "Hate Stops Here" against a backdrop of CAIR logos

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Advocates fear Florida’s domestic terrorist law could reach beyond Muslim groups

‘Today, bills like this target them. Tomorrow it could be me. But history tells us these measures never stop with just one people.’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

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Live Nation wants to build a new 4,300-capacity music venue in Ybor City

Crowbar owner Tom DeGeorge referred to the announcement of the new Live Nation venue as ‘the ultimate slap in the face.’

by Colin Wolf April 7, 2026April 13, 2026

A professional portrait of Gary Hartfield sitting on white concrete bleacher-style steps in an urban park. He is smiling and wearing a grey plaid suit with a navy blue tie and a white dress shirt. The Tampa city skyline and a metal railing are visible in the blurred background under bright daylight.

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Entrepreneur Gary Hartfield enters race to be Tampa’s next mayor

Hartfield says his campaign will focus on improving infrastructure and affordability.

by Jasmin Parrado April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

lorida Governor Ron DeSantis signing a bill into law in Tampa, surrounded by officials and standing next to a sign that reads "No Sharia Law

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DeSantis signs Florida bill allowing state to label groups as ‘domestic terrorist organizations’

The measure also outlines rules for expelling students at state universities who “promote” support for such groups.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Hulk Hogan's beach cottage in Clearwater Beach

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Hulk Hogan’s second Tampa Bay home hits the market for $4.5 million

The home sits directly next door to the Hulkster’s main house, and was mostly used as a guest house.

by Colin Wolf April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Marlowe Jones, candidate for Mayor of New Port Richey, smiling in a tan blazer and light blue button-down shirt. He is standing on a walkway in front of a pink Mediterranean-style building with white arches and dark teal doors, surrounded by lush green tropical plants.

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New Port Richey mayoral candidate Marlowe Jones wants to lead the city that arrested him

The 36-year-old said fights over policing, trash, development, and city hall secrecy pushed him into the mayor’s race.

by Arielle Stevenson April 3, 2026April 4, 2026

Pam Bondi listens to Donald Trump as he gestures toward her slightly off camera

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Trump fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General

The Tampa woman will still have to answer to the House Oversight Committee about the Epstein files.

by Selene San Felice April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

An aerial sunset view of Tampa, Florida, looking toward the downtown skyline in the far distance. The foreground is dominated by a dense, dark green forest canopy and a winding river, while the sky features dramatic blue and yellow clouds as the sun dips below the horizon.

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Tampa has $6 million to spend on tree canopy mitigation, advocates and officials disagree on how the money should be used

The canopy has been diminished by overdevelopment and back-to-back hurricanes in 2024.

by Kailey Aiken April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

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Sydney Gruters, wife of RNC Chair and state Sen. Joe Gruters, says she’s running for Florida congressional seat

Florida’s CD 16 seat that will be vacated by Republican Vern Buchanan later this year.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

A horizontal four-panel composite featuring St. Petersburg mayoral candidates: Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard at a dais, Mayor Ken Welch in a suit and yellow tie, Kevin Batdorf in a red tie, and former Fire Chief Jim Large in a dress uniform. Each panel shows the candidate smiling in a professional or official setting.

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Meet three candidates running to unseat St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch

Welch and his opponents claim St. Pete’s infrastructure is top-priority after the 2024 storms.

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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Mayoral candidate Kevin Batdorf says Ken Welch didn’t give St. Pete ‘true leadership’ during hurricane recovery

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Former St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large smiling at a podium during the Heroes of St. Pete Fire Memorial groundbreaking ceremony. He is in his full dark blue dress uniform with gold captain's bars on the sleeves, standing beside a colorful City of St. Petersburg flag with the waterfront in the background.

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In pitch to become mayor, former fire chief Jim Large says St. Pete’s infrastructure has to catch up with the growth

Large told CL he would also immediately revamp the permitting process and make changes to storm prevention and recovery plans.

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

St. Petersburg City Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard sitting at the dais during a Committee of the Whole meeting. She is wearing a blue cardigan over a navy and white patterned blouse, with a wooden nameplate reading "Brandi Gabbard" in the foreground.

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In mayoral race, Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard said she’ll bring ‘proactive decision-making leadership’ to get St. Pete back on track

Gabbard and Mayor Welch do find common ground on their support for diversity, equity and inclusion.

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch smiling and wearing glasses and a yellow tie while seated at a committee table. The "We Are St. Pete" branding is partially visible in the blurred foreground, with a professional city hall setting in the background.

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Facing reelection, Mayor Ken Welch believes his administration did well to help St. Pete recover after hurricanes

Welch told CL he’ll also continue his five-pillar plan for the city, known as ‘Pillars for Progress.’

by Jasmin Parrado April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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St. Pete’s historic Mefford Mansion is now on the market in Snell Isle

HOAs are ‘out of control’: Tampa Bay voters vent to Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner on ‘Affordability Tour’

Hillsborough sheriff says fired major was ‘under the influence’ while on duty, but won’t say how he got caught

Tampa Police officers wrangle a 9-foot alligator from New Tampa pool [VIDEO]

Hillsborough sheriff restricts high-ranking deputy from its premises, but has not yet explained why

Carmageddon returns to downtown Tampa this weekend

Advocates fear Florida’s domestic terrorist law could reach beyond Muslim groups

Live Nation wants to build a new 4,300-capacity music venue in Ybor City

Entrepreneur Gary Hartfield enters race to be Tampa’s next mayor

DeSantis signs Florida bill allowing state to label groups as ‘domestic terrorist organizations’

Hulk Hogan’s second Tampa Bay home hits the market for $4.5 million

New Port Richey mayoral candidate Marlowe Jones wants to lead the city that arrested him

Trump fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General

Tampa has $6 million to spend on tree canopy mitigation, advocates and officials disagree on how the money should be used

Sydney Gruters, wife of RNC Chair and state Sen. Joe Gruters, says she’s running for Florida congressional seat

Meet three candidates running to unseat St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch

Mayoral candidate Kevin Batdorf says Ken Welch didn’t give St. Pete ‘true leadership’ during hurricane recovery

In pitch to become mayor, former fire chief Jim Large says St. Pete’s infrastructure has to catch up with the growth

In mayoral race, Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard said she’ll bring ‘proactive decision-making leadership’ to get St. Pete back on track

Facing reelection, Mayor Ken Welch believes his administration did well to help St. Pete recover after hurricanes

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’