Tampa councilman’s paycheck garnished for unpaid business debt

A court ruled that Tampa should hold 25% of Joseph Citro’s paycheck— which is funded by taxpayers—until the debt is paid back to a bank

by Justin Garcia January 9, 2023August 5, 2025

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The voter registration deadline for Tampa’s 2023 municipal election is February 6

Early voting begins on Feb. 27

by Justin Garcia January 6, 2023June 5, 2025

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After confusion, Tampa police now say body camera mute function can be tracked

Mute can be tracked manually, and an automated tracking function is on the way

by Justin Garcia January 5, 2023May 21, 2025

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Tampa councilman asks police union to apologize for racially-biased candidate survey

Orlando Gudes, a former TPD officer and the only Black person on council, was offended by the survey’s questions

by Justin Garcia January 5, 2023February 10, 2025

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New Port Richey police chief Kim Bogart retires after defending cops who made Holocaust jokes

The chief also defended cops who posed in front of a Confederate flag and leaked intel to an armed right-wing vigilante

by Justin Garcia January 4, 2023June 30, 2025

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To get endorsed by Tampa’s police union, candidates are asked if they’ve supported BLM, own a gun, or advocated against police brutality

The survey also asks candidates if they believe the Constitution is “a living document.”

by Justin Garcia January 4, 2023June 3, 2025

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Tampa developer revives $6.6 million lawsuit against city after hotel was denied

Punit Shah has donated to Mayor Jane Castor’s election PAC and was seen talking to her at a campaign launch party.

by Justin Garcia January 2, 2023August 4, 2025

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Tampa Police Department fires cop caught on camera dragging woman on ground during jail booking

A Professional Standards Bureau investigation found that ‘Rather than remaining professional, Damon himself made rude and derogatory comments to the arrestee.’

by Ray Roa January 2, 2023April 26, 2025

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Tampa Police Department’s worst moments of 2022

Much like last year, TPD found itself in scandal after scandal

by CL Staff December 23, 2022March 11, 2025

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Tampa activists will protest anti-trans law at the office of Florida Board of Medicine doctor

The protest takes place January 7 in South Tampa

by Justin Garcia December 23, 2022August 16, 2023

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Indigenous group to protest charges against Native men who put fake blood on Tampa’s Columbus Statue

The event will be held at a downtown courthouse on Jan. 30

by Justin Garcia December 23, 2022August 16, 2023

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Tampa Bay cold weather shelters opening for Christmas weekend

Lows will be near or at freezing in some parts of the area over the next few days

by Justin Garcia December 23, 2022December 31, 2023

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Freeze watches issued across Tampa Bay ahead of holiday weekend

In other words, it’s going to be a cold Christmas.

by Colin Wolf December 22, 2022August 16, 2023

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Pinellas sheriff secretly texted traffic stop video to former TPD Chief Mary O’Connor

The texts were initially missing from a public records request fulfilled by the Pinellas County Sheriff.

by Justin Garcia December 22, 2022April 21, 2025

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s 10 dumbest moments of 2022

Without a doubt 2022 was a tough one for Castor.

by Colin Wolf December 21, 2022June 28, 2025

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DeSantis appoints anti-abortion Hillsborough County judge Jared Smith to appeals court

Hillsborough County voters removed the judge from his seat in August.

by Justin Garcia December 21, 2022May 4, 2025

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Hillsborough County workers face paycheck problems ahead of holidays

Workers estimate that hundreds of county employees have not been paid correctly over the past month.

by Justin Garcia December 20, 2022May 16, 2025

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St. Petersburg health committee tables reproductive rights resolution until next year

Despite hitting roadblocks to more robust protections, Tampa passed a similar ordinance last August.

by Arielle Stevenson December 19, 2022June 1, 2024

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Walmart launches drone delivery service for select Tampa Bay stores

Walmart announced the new Tampa drone service last May, stating that over 100,000 items at the store qualify for the program.

by Colin Wolf December 19, 2022April 11, 2025

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New Port Richey police chief defends cops who made Holocaust joke and prayed with Proud Boys

The chief read off a list of disturbing police incidents, and defended all of them.

by Justin Garcia December 16, 2022June 23, 2025

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Tampa Bay News

Tampa councilman’s paycheck garnished for unpaid business debt

The voter registration deadline for Tampa’s 2023 municipal election is February 6

After confusion, Tampa police now say body camera mute function can be tracked

Tampa councilman asks police union to apologize for racially-biased candidate survey

New Port Richey police chief Kim Bogart retires after defending cops who made Holocaust jokes

To get endorsed by Tampa’s police union, candidates are asked if they’ve supported BLM, own a gun, or advocated against police brutality

Tampa developer revives $6.6 million lawsuit against city after hotel was denied

Tampa Police Department fires cop caught on camera dragging woman on ground during jail booking

Tampa Police Department’s worst moments of 2022

Tampa activists will protest anti-trans law at the office of Florida Board of Medicine doctor

Indigenous group to protest charges against Native men who put fake blood on Tampa’s Columbus Statue

Tampa Bay cold weather shelters opening for Christmas weekend

Freeze watches issued across Tampa Bay ahead of holiday weekend

Pinellas sheriff secretly texted traffic stop video to former TPD Chief Mary O’Connor

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s 10 dumbest moments of 2022

DeSantis appoints anti-abortion Hillsborough County judge Jared Smith to appeals court

Hillsborough County workers face paycheck problems ahead of holidays

St. Petersburg health committee tables reproductive rights resolution until next year

Walmart launches drone delivery service for select Tampa Bay stores

New Port Richey police chief defends cops who made Holocaust joke and prayed with Proud Boys

Tampa Bay home featured in ‘Magic Mike’ slashes $1.4 million from asking price

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

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

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