Gov. DeSantis will challenge ruling on suspended Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren

The three-judge panel of the Atlanta-based court this month vacated a decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle that allowed Warren’s suspension to stand.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 18, 2024February 5, 2024

Fentrice Driskell speaks into a microphone at a desk while other House members look on.

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‘There was nothing fresh. That was surprising to me.’ Tampa Democrat responds to DeSantis’ State of the State

DeSantis, who has spent much of his time in Iowa trying to sway voters in his campaign for president, made a pitstop in the Florida Capitol.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida January 15, 2024July 6, 2024

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Appeals court sets date for arguments in case of Tampa and Orlando dog bars

The case centered on sanitation certificates that county health departments, which are overseen by the state Department of Health.

by CL Staff January 12, 2024July 3, 2025

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Tampa City Council advances juvenile curfew ordinance, despite lack of comprehensive data or enforcement plan

A final reading happens on Jan. 25.

by Arielle Stevenson January 8, 2024July 8, 2025

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Please don’t burn your Christmas tree on the beach

‘The City of Indian Rocks Beach takes this illegal act as a serious threat to the public and our environment.’

by Colin Wolf January 3, 2024January 5, 2025

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Hey Tampa Bay, tell us your New Year’s resolutions for 2024

We might even put yours in print.

by Ray Roa December 22, 2023May 20, 2024

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The 10 most popular Tampa Bay homes for sale in 2023

Including, Chad Chronister’s waterfront compound, Tony Little’s house, and a home with ties to Frank Lloyd Wright.

by Colin Wolf December 21, 2023July 31, 2025

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Tampa City Council sets first reading of citywide juvenile curfew for December 21

That’s despite little evidence that juvenile curfews actually work.

by Arielle Stevenson December 14, 2023April 10, 2025

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‘He keeps floating failed ideas’: Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell dares DeSantis to repeal Obamacare

“They have failed every time that they have tried this in the courts.”

by News Service of Florida December 8, 2023March 19, 2024

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‘They’ve been lying from day one’: State attorney plans to drop charges against ‘Tampa 5’ protestors, after diversion program

They no longer face felonies, and misdemeanors will be dropped after a year-long diversion program.

by Ray Roa and Colin Wolf December 5, 2023May 8, 2025

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Tampa renews ShotSpotter contract, but questions remain about the gunshot detection software’s usefulness

The software has recently rebranded as SoundThinking.

by Arielle Stevenson December 4, 2023July 1, 2025

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Temple Terrace Publix recalls ground beef products because of ‘potential of plastic material’

No other stores were affected by the recall.

by Colin Wolf November 29, 2023December 1, 2024

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A 15-foot deep sinkhole opened up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The pond was just a few hundred feet from the popular Congo River Rapids ride.

by Colin Wolf November 27, 2023April 15, 2025

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Tampa Bay mother not liable for son’s car accident that left motorcyclist paralyzed, says Supreme Court

Kyle Lambert, 22 at the time, went to his parents’ home and used the Hyundai to go to dinner with his girlfriend.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 17, 2023April 27, 2025

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At Tampa Police Chief’s town hall, residents give feedback over future of Ybor City

Bercaw defended the street closure, arguing that the sidewalks alone can’t handle the volume of people.

by Arielle Stevenson November 16, 2023February 6, 2025

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‘All my life, they redlined us’: St. Pete seeks applicants for Gas Plant advisory council

The city is accepting applications for a new Community Benefits Advisory Council (CBAC) to review the Historic Gas Plant Redevelopment Project.

by Arielle Stevenson November 9, 2023January 15, 2025

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A Tampa Bay Republican and a billionaire-backed conservative think tank are working together to roll back child labor laws

The number of minors working in violation of child labor law has spiked 88% since 2019

by McKenna Schueler November 7, 2023April 17, 2025

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Tampa police chief says the ‘Orlando model’ for nightlife looks ‘promising’

Community rejects proposal to shut down Ybor City at 1 a.m.

by Arielle Stevenson November 6, 2023April 2, 2025

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Some VM Ybor residents say too many sex offenders are being housed together

Florida’s housing crisis has struck the sex offender community, with very few places to go after release that meet the state’s restrictions.

by Arielle Stevenson November 2, 2023June 26, 2025

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St. Pete gives senior citizen more time to fix home damaged by fire

Gloria Maxwell was granted an extension to make necessary repairs.

by Arielle Stevenson November 2, 2023March 16, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis will challenge ruling on suspended Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren

‘There was nothing fresh. That was surprising to me.’ Tampa Democrat responds to DeSantis’ State of the State

Appeals court sets date for arguments in case of Tampa and Orlando dog bars

Tampa City Council advances juvenile curfew ordinance, despite lack of comprehensive data or enforcement plan

Please don’t burn your Christmas tree on the beach

Hey Tampa Bay, tell us your New Year’s resolutions for 2024

The 10 most popular Tampa Bay homes for sale in 2023

Tampa City Council sets first reading of citywide juvenile curfew for December 21

‘He keeps floating failed ideas’: Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell dares DeSantis to repeal Obamacare

‘They’ve been lying from day one’: State attorney plans to drop charges against ‘Tampa 5’ protestors, after diversion program

Tampa renews ShotSpotter contract, but questions remain about the gunshot detection software’s usefulness

Temple Terrace Publix recalls ground beef products because of ‘potential of plastic material’

A 15-foot deep sinkhole opened up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay mother not liable for son’s car accident that left motorcyclist paralyzed, says Supreme Court

At Tampa Police Chief’s town hall, residents give feedback over future of Ybor City

‘All my life, they redlined us’: St. Pete seeks applicants for Gas Plant advisory council

A Tampa Bay Republican and a billionaire-backed conservative think tank are working together to roll back child labor laws

Tampa police chief says the ‘Orlando model’ for nightlife looks ‘promising’

Some VM Ybor residents say too many sex offenders are being housed together

St. Pete gives senior citizen more time to fix home damaged by fire

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’

Tennis legend Mike Bryan is selling his St. Pete Beach home for $2.5 million