Proposal to close Ybor City businesses at 1 a.m. could be legally challenging

A juvenile curfew could be more feasible, and critics say the district’s businesses and late-night workers could struggle even more.

by Ray Roa November 1, 2023January 10, 2025

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‘We can affect one half of this equation’: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor calls for stricter gun regulations following Ybor City shooting

“Bad decisions made in a split second and the proliferation of readily available guns are responsible for these almost daily incidents.”

by Colin Wolf October 30, 2023January 25, 2025

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St. Petersburg senior whose house caught fire hopes code enforcement gives her more time to make repairs

Gloria Francine Maxwell moved in as a twentysomething in 1974.

by Arielle Stevenson October 24, 2023July 2, 2025

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Local leaders will honor Tampa’s Memorial Park cemetery this weekend

There’s no cover for ‘Legacies in Place, Memories in Mind’ happening on Saturday, Oct. 14.

by Arielle Stevenson October 13, 2023July 24, 2024

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Second federal civil rights lawsuit filed against city of New Port Richey

The lawsuit also names New Port Richey city attorney Timothy Driscoll and code enforcement manager Charles Morgan.

by Arielle Stevenson October 10, 2023August 5, 2025

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St. Pete partners with PSTA to offer free bus rides for low-income residents

Eligible residents can access free fare cards across PSTA starting Nov. 1.

by Arielle Stevenson October 9, 2023June 6, 2025

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Activist Marlowe Jones’ lawsuit against New Port Richey heads to trial

The jury trial is scheduled for next year.

by Arielle Stevenson October 4, 2023August 4, 2025

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That thick haze over Tampa Bay? Blame Canada

The haze is a good reminder of how serious the situation still is for our polite neighbors in the north.

by Colin Wolf October 3, 2023December 19, 2023

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St. Petersburg City Council approves $100K for pilot eviction diversion program

Starting next month, the city will offer pro-bono legal counsel for those facing eviction.

by Arielle Stevenson October 2, 2023July 11, 2025

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St. Petersburg’s Rays stadium Deal: A field guide for skeptics

Stay skeptical, St. Petersburg.

by Thomas Hallock September 22, 2023June 22, 2025

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Tampa budget: After rejecting proposed property tax increase, city council puts $12 million towards housing

The $12 million housing budget includes $5.5 million, the same allocation as 2023, plus $5 million from the general fund and another $1.7 million for housing creation and preservation.

by Arielle Stevenson September 22, 2023May 23, 2025

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‘Rape is hilarious’: Hillsborough County GOP event to be hosted by conservative influencer who joked about sexual assault

Coincidently, Witt’s publication was reportedly involved with the removal of former Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren.

by Colin Wolf September 21, 2023August 2, 2025

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Fort De Soto’s new pier opens to the public next week

New fishing spot unlocked.

by Colin Wolf September 20, 2023July 21, 2025

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Tampa’s final budget meeting is tonight, but city council and the administration are struggling towards an accord

An emergency meeting could be held if an agreement is not reached.

by Arielle Stevenson September 19, 2023February 16, 2024

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Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell: Loss in GOP primary could weaken Gov. DeSantis with Legislature

‘I don’t know that the Legislature is going to play ball with him in the same way that they have previously.”

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix September 18, 2023December 22, 2023

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In Tampa, a disabled teen on a long waiting list said lawmakers need to recast Florida’s legislative priorities

‘Back when Jeb Bush was governor, he fully funded the waiver,’ JJ said. ‘He actually cared about what happened to people like me. ‘

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 15, 2023May 7, 2025

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PSTA roundtable on the unhoused in Pinellas yields a familiar refrain—we need more housing

Discussing PSTA’s recent fare debacle was off the table.

by Arielle Stevenson September 15, 2023August 11, 2024

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Hillsborough County judge Nancy Jacobs accused of making ‘inappropriate and disparaging’ remarks towards opponent

Also, the notice said Jacobs inappropriately touted her support from a Planned Parenthood PAC.

by News Service of Florida September 15, 2023May 30, 2025

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After controversial fare increase, St. Pete allocates extra SunRunner funds for new bus station, public art

Leftovers from an early rate increase wil also go to fiber optics cables.

by Arielle Stevenson September 9, 2023March 26, 2025

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Tampa City Council votes against Mayor Jane Castor’s proposed tax increase

The meeting ran more than seven hours.

by Arielle Stevenson September 7, 2023March 12, 2025

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Proposal to close Ybor City businesses at 1 a.m. could be legally challenging

‘We can affect one half of this equation’: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor calls for stricter gun regulations following Ybor City shooting

St. Petersburg senior whose house caught fire hopes code enforcement gives her more time to make repairs

Local leaders will honor Tampa’s Memorial Park cemetery this weekend

Second federal civil rights lawsuit filed against city of New Port Richey

St. Pete partners with PSTA to offer free bus rides for low-income residents

Activist Marlowe Jones’ lawsuit against New Port Richey heads to trial

That thick haze over Tampa Bay? Blame Canada

St. Petersburg City Council approves $100K for pilot eviction diversion program

St. Petersburg’s Rays stadium Deal: A field guide for skeptics

Tampa budget: After rejecting proposed property tax increase, city council puts $12 million towards housing

‘Rape is hilarious’: Hillsborough County GOP event to be hosted by conservative influencer who joked about sexual assault

Fort De Soto’s new pier opens to the public next week

Tampa’s final budget meeting is tonight, but city council and the administration are struggling towards an accord

Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell: Loss in GOP primary could weaken Gov. DeSantis with Legislature

In Tampa, a disabled teen on a long waiting list said lawmakers need to recast Florida’s legislative priorities

PSTA roundtable on the unhoused in Pinellas yields a familiar refrain—we need more housing

Hillsborough County judge Nancy Jacobs accused of making ‘inappropriate and disparaging’ remarks towards opponent

After controversial fare increase, St. Pete allocates extra SunRunner funds for new bus station, public art

Tampa City Council votes against Mayor Jane Castor’s proposed tax increase

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