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It’s official, St. Pete renters no longer have a bill of rights
Council moved to comply with Florida’s new anti-tenant rights law HB 1417.
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Florida schools districts are scrambling to figure out what they can and can’t teach
The muddle over the course comes as local school officials also deal with issues such as teacher and staff shortages, a statewide universal voucher program approved this year by lawmakers and an oppressive heat wave.
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Pro-LGBTQ church MCC Tampa celebrates golden anniversary this weekend
The pandemic postponed its actual 50th anniversary in 2021.
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Hillsborough and Pinellas schools will not be using new PragerU Kids materials for upcoming academic year
“Though the DOE has approved these materials, school districts retain the option of using them or not.”
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City of Tampa launches Tenant Services Team to help residents navigate housing crisis
But the team cannot find you money for housing assistance.
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City of Tampa wants residents to stop dumping ‘hot loads’
Officials say when a garbage or recycling truck driver notices a fire they’re forced to immediately dump the contents on the street.
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Tampa Bay business leaders among small circle of donors funding DeSantis super PAC
Last night, the Ron DeSantis-affiliated political action committee, Never Back Down, posted its finances for the first time.
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City of Tampa moves ahead on internship for individuals with intellectual disabilities
The internship will align with the city’s traditional program and start posting materials on its website beginning Aug. 25.
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New rideshare program involving a fleet of yellow Teslas coming to downtown Tampa this fall
The new transportation option will take passengers to hubs in a fleet of yellow Model Y Teslas.
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‘Don’t call us’: Tampa Bay law enforcement asks beachgoers to stop snitching on horny manatees
“We can assure you they are more than fine.”
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Tampa releases a mobility plan, but won’t seek outside investigation of the department
A spokesperson for the city said the mayor herself is looking into what occurred.
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Citing Florida’s new landlord law, St. Pete City Council votes to repeal its own Tenants Bill of Rights
Activists are still fighting for a source of income discrimination ordinance.
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Tampa City council wants updated safety master plan after firefighters object to ‘union busting’ firm that crafted it
The firm got a $99,995 payment, just under the $100,000 requirement for approval from the City Council.
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Central Florida spring temporarily closed after alligator bites snorkeler
July is peak alligator nesting season, folks.
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Judge denies New Port Richey’s motion to dismiss lawsuit from Black Lives Matter protester
It’s been over a year since a jury acquitted Marlowe Jones of felony obstruction and battery on a law enforcement officer.
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State seeks dismissal in ethics case involving Clearwater Republican and former Senator Jack Latvala
He resigned from office amid sexual-harassment allegations.
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Appeals court sides with Hillsborough property appraiser in seaport property tax dispute
The court disagreed with Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez in a separate case over airport taxes.
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‘There is a Black exodus at USF’: Faculty group says USF administration has been silent in the face of racism
“It’s not like they don’t know what’s happening.”
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We’ve officially entered the ‘it’s unsafe to go outside’ time of year here in Tampa Bay
Man, it’s a hot one. Like seven inches from the midday sun.
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Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren waited too long to seek relief from state, Florida Supreme Court says
Warren said in a statement Thursday that the issue of his suspension is “crucial for democracy in Florida.”