A man with brown hair and sunglasses, circled in red, amidst a crowd of individuals clashing with police and using riot shields at a stone archway during the January 6 Capitol riot.

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Tampa Jan. 6 rioter files $18 million lawsuit, alleging police assaulted members of ‘peaceful’ crowd

Fischer was indicted on seven criminal charges for his Jan. 6 actions, including several violent felonies.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

A protester in Downtown Tampa holds a sign featuring a stylized image of a man in a "Vote for Pedro" shirt, edited to say "Vote for Ped*o," during a "No Kings" rally on March 28, 2026. Tall city buildings and a crowd of demonstrators are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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‘Vote For Pedo’: At least 2,000 ‘No Kings’ protestors come to downtown Tampa

Many signs centered on Donald Trump’s appearances in the Epstein files.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Protesters at the "No Kings" rally in Clymer Park, Gulfport, Florida, on March 28, 2026. Demonstrators hold handmade cardboard signs with slogans like "No One is Illegal on Stole Peace is Cheaper" and a caricature of Donald Trump with "Laws Off Bodies."

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Gulfport sees 2,000 demonstrators at ‘No Kings’ protest [PHOTOS]

Other local No Kings demonstrations drew large crowds in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Sarasota and elsewhere.

by Seán Kinane and WMNF News March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Brian Nathan, a U.S. Navy veteran from Tampa, walks in a parade.

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No recount after Hillsborough Democrat flips Florida Senate seat, says division of elections

Brian Nathan beat Republican Josie Tomkow by 405 votes.

by Ray Roa March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Aerial view of St. Pete Beach, Florida, showing turquoise Gulf waters, white sand coastline, and luxury beachfront resorts under a clear blue sky.

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New Census data shows Pinellas County witnessed second largest population decline in country

The third biggest loss in the country was Miami-Dade.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Investigative journalist Amy Goodman crouches in the street to interview a protester during a rally in Milwaukee. Goodman, wearing a navy blue long-sleeve shirt and a black baseball cap, holds a microphone up toward a person in a black t-shirt and jeans who is shouting through a blue megaphone. In the background, a diverse crowd of protesters holds signs, including one that reads 'No Justice, No Peace.' Other members of the media, including a camera operator in a lime green shirt, are visible in the busy urban setting.

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Amy Goodman is bringing ‘Democracy Now!’ documentary to Tampa this summer

The new, approximately 100-minute, film explores the life and career of Goodman, her countless stints on the frontlines of history, and a tenacious pursuit of truth-telling still unrivaled in mainstream journalism.

by Ray Roa March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

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St. Pete home of Florence Robinson, owner of historic Floronton Hotel, is now for sale

The Floronton Hotel was a big deal for St. Petersburg.

by Colin Wolf March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

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The South Tampa home of award-winning architect Rick Rados is now for sale

Some of Rados’ schools include Jefferson High School and Plant City High School.

by Colin Wolf March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

A portrait of Brian Nathan, candidate for Florida State Senate District 14. They are a bald person with a salt-and-pepper beard and glasses, smiling warmly at the camera. They are wearing a light blue button-down shirt and standing in a room with blue walls. In the background, there is a wooden door, a window looking into another room, and a bulletin board with various papers pinned to it.

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Democrat Brian Nathan wins special election for Hillsborough Senate seat

He beat Republican Josie Tomkow by just over 400 votes, but is not safe from a recount.

by Ray Roa March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor wearing a rainbow "mayor" sash at Tampa Pride 2024

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This could be the last LGBTQ+ Pride season for Florida’s government officials

A bill banning DEI in government awaits DeSantis’ signature.

by Selene San Felice March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

A protester holds a large rectangular sign in Downtown Tampa during a 'No Kings' demonstration. The sign features a stylized, four-color illustration of Donald Trump in the iconic blue and red 'HOPE' poster style, but with a black toothbrush mustache added. The word 'NOPE' is written in bold blue letters at the bottom. In the background, a crowd of people, palm trees, and city buildings are visible under a bright, sunny sky.

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No Kings protests are scheduled across Tampa Bay on Saturday

Based on past turnout, thousands are expected to attend.

by Ray Roa March 23, 2026March 24, 2026

Boston Dynamics Spot robot B69 with mounted sensors standing on a concrete path outside a modern industrial building

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Tampa Police Department wants taxpayers to pay $2 million for new guns and a robot dog

St. Petersburg police purchased its robot dog with a private donation.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

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Some candidates for Hillsborough School Board agree superintendent should not be an elected position

District 2 candidate Brittany Lyssy was not in attendance at Tampa Tiger Bay last Friday.

by Chris Young and WMNF News March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

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Tampa Bay Journalism Project is a nonprofit-driven effort to unlock and amplify more local, non-paywalled news and information

Central to the effort is a coalition of non-paywalled websites sharing each other’s work with their unique audiences.

by Ray Roa March 19, 2026April 9, 2026

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Scientists could track species invasive to Tampa Bay using eDNA deployed in The Everglades

The Asian swamp eel was confirmed last summer at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County.

by Vicki Parsons and Bay Soundings March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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Antonio Brown’s $4 million bankruptcy home is now for sale in Tampa

AB agreed to give up the property to settle a bankruptcy court filing in 2025.

by Colin Wolf March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Aileen Henderson, founder of The Cemetery Society, sitting on the porch of a historic white wooden building. The person has long grey hair and wears large wire-frame glasses and a black and white patterned sleeveless top. In the background, a table with a white lace tablecloth holds tea and flowers, and a heavy metal chain hangs from a white railing.

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Construction is underway on West Tampa land that might be home to more than a dozen graves

by Juanita Hurtado Huérfano and WMNF News March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Florida Senate candidate Brian Nathan smiling in a professional indoor setting. The person has a short-cropped beard and glasses, wearing a dark grey suit jacket with a light yellow tie. Other individuals in business attire are visible in the soft-focus background of the office or event space.

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Special election voting is underway for the Hillsborough County Senate Seat vacated by Jay Collins

As of noon Tuesday, 41,613 people had voted in the SD14 race between Republican Josie Tomkow and Democrat Brian Nathan.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd speaking at a wooden lectern during a press conference in Winter Haven. The Sheriff is in a green uniform, gesturing while speaking. Professional news cameras and monitors frame the foreground, set against a backdrop of a blue curtain and various law enforcement flags.

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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says some immigrants here ‘illegally’ should have a path to legal residence

The Republican Polk County sheriff said, ‘if one party or the other found the cure to the worst cancers, then the other would vote against it.’

by Valerie Smith March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

"A map showing the proposed March 2026 Tampa City Council district boundaries as approved by the Hillsborough County Planning Commission. The map features four colored zones: green for West Tampa (District 6), blue for East Tampa and Downtown (District 5), red for South Tampa (District 4), and purple for North Tampa (District 7). The boundaries reflect the latest redistricting shifts over a grey and white street-level street map."

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In City of Tampa redistricting, Planning Commission chooses ‘Alternative 2’

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

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Tampa Jan. 6 rioter files $18 million lawsuit, alleging police assaulted members of ‘peaceful’ crowd

‘Vote For Pedo’: At least 2,000 ‘No Kings’ protestors come to downtown Tampa

Gulfport sees 2,000 demonstrators at ‘No Kings’ protest [PHOTOS]

No recount after Hillsborough Democrat flips Florida Senate seat, says division of elections

New Census data shows Pinellas County witnessed second largest population decline in country

Amy Goodman is bringing ‘Democracy Now!’ documentary to Tampa this summer

St. Pete home of Florence Robinson, owner of historic Floronton Hotel, is now for sale

The South Tampa home of award-winning architect Rick Rados is now for sale

Democrat Brian Nathan wins special election for Hillsborough Senate seat

This could be the last LGBTQ+ Pride season for Florida’s government officials

No Kings protests are scheduled across Tampa Bay on Saturday

Tampa Police Department wants taxpayers to pay $2 million for new guns and a robot dog

Some candidates for Hillsborough School Board agree superintendent should not be an elected position

Tampa Bay Journalism Project is a nonprofit-driven effort to unlock and amplify more local, non-paywalled news and information

Scientists could track species invasive to Tampa Bay using eDNA deployed in The Everglades

Antonio Brown’s $4 million bankruptcy home is now for sale in Tampa

Construction is underway on West Tampa land that might be home to more than a dozen graves

Special election voting is underway for the Hillsborough County Senate Seat vacated by Jay Collins

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says some immigrants here ‘illegally’ should have a path to legal residence

In City of Tampa redistricting, Planning Commission chooses ‘Alternative 2’

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’