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Tampa city staff opposes creation of new entertainment district after pushing Ybor noise ordinance

Last year, the city passed an ordinance that banned amplified sound in Ybor after midnight and it was quickly repealed.

by Justin Garcia February 22, 2023August 3, 2025

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‘Do you have a problem with gay people?’: Janet Cruz makes false claims of homophobia at Tampa city council forum

The former State Senator’s comments came at a Hillsborough NAACP debate on Monday night.

by Justin Garcia February 21, 2023August 2, 2025

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Nearly all Tampa City Council candidates unite against mayor’s ‘PURE’ wastewater plan

At Tampa Tiger Bay, candidates in Districts 4, 5 and 6 also made clear their differences.

by Ray Roa February 17, 2023April 8, 2025

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Amendment that could bring housing density to St. Pete neighborhoods advances, despite local dissent

The City’s Community Planning and Preservation Commission brings the recommendations to city council on March 2.

by Arielle Stevenson February 17, 2023June 28, 2025

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Tampa City Council asks for changes to police review board independent attorney ordinance

Council asked for the city legal team to come back with a revised ordinance on March 16.

by Justin Garcia February 16, 2023August 3, 2023

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Ousted Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren files lawsuit in Florida Supreme Court against Gov. DeSantis

Warren seeks to be restored to his job as Hillsborough County state attorney.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 16, 2023June 26, 2024

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Tampa Bay man explains why he built a gun-shaped swimming pool in his backyard

And he installed a jacuzzi in the hammer.

by Zachary Carnell and Fresh Take Florida February 16, 2023July 30, 2025

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Tampa police officer who ran over man with squad car is denied qualified immunity in wrongful death case

In 2017, TPD officer Brian Kremler chased and struck a man with his squad car, who died in the hospital days later.

by Justin Garcia February 15, 2023June 30, 2025

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Tampa ACLU asks mayor to not interfere with police review board’s potential independent attorney

Castor’s attorneys have presented an ordinance draft that is different than what city council requested

by Justin Garcia February 14, 2023July 25, 2025

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Former Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren files federal appeal in lawsuit against DeSantis

U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle last month ruled that DeSantis’ suspension violated the Florida Constitution.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 14, 2023August 3, 2025

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Candidates for Tampa City Council will face the Tiger Bay Club in Ybor City this Friday

Districts 4, 5 and 6 candidates are expected to appear.

by Ray Roa February 13, 2023August 3, 2023

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Tampa Bay Indigenous group to honor 50th anniversary of Wounded Knee occupation

The event takes place in Tampa on February 26.

by Justin Garcia February 9, 2023May 9, 2025

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New report shows Hillsborough blocked 52 percent of abortion petitions for minors

Pinellas denied none.

by Arielle Stevenson February 9, 2023March 9, 2024

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Proposed Tampa Bay fracked gas pipeline expansion faces scrutiny from federal agency and environmentalists

As a regulatory agency asks questions about the proposed project, environmentalists say a more critical look at the project is needed.

by Justin Garcia February 8, 2023June 14, 2025

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St. Pete City Council unanimously approves 21-story high rise near Mirror Lake

The approved building is 235 feet tall and includes a parking garage and commercial space in addition to residential.

by Arielle Stevenson February 8, 2023July 3, 2025

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One Tampa city council candidate claims he’s worth $334 million—what about everyone else in the upcoming election?

According to election filings, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she’s worth over $2.5 million.

by Justin Garcia February 7, 2023August 1, 2025

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Tampa and Orlando dog bars are fighting a challenge to block pets from establishments

In part, attorneys for the bars wrote that the department reversed course after earlier allowing dogs.

by News Service of Florida February 7, 2023May 27, 2025

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President Joe Biden is coming to Tampa on Thursday

The Feb. 9 appearance is part of a 20-post State of the Union blitz.

by Ray Roa February 3, 2023September 3, 2023

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Tampa Bay Times lays off four newsroom staffers

Executive Editor Mark Katches referenced ‘financial challenges in the news business.’

by Ray Roa February 3, 2023March 15, 2025

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A primer on Tampa’s very consequential 2023 municipal election

Election Day is March 7, but you can start to get ready now.

by Ray Roa February 2, 2023April 9, 2025

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Tampa city staff opposes creation of new entertainment district after pushing Ybor noise ordinance

‘Do you have a problem with gay people?’: Janet Cruz makes false claims of homophobia at Tampa city council forum

Nearly all Tampa City Council candidates unite against mayor’s ‘PURE’ wastewater plan

Amendment that could bring housing density to St. Pete neighborhoods advances, despite local dissent

Tampa City Council asks for changes to police review board independent attorney ordinance

Ousted Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren files lawsuit in Florida Supreme Court against Gov. DeSantis

Tampa Bay man explains why he built a gun-shaped swimming pool in his backyard

Tampa police officer who ran over man with squad car is denied qualified immunity in wrongful death case

Tampa ACLU asks mayor to not interfere with police review board’s potential independent attorney

Former Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren files federal appeal in lawsuit against DeSantis

Candidates for Tampa City Council will face the Tiger Bay Club in Ybor City this Friday

Tampa Bay Indigenous group to honor 50th anniversary of Wounded Knee occupation

New report shows Hillsborough blocked 52 percent of abortion petitions for minors

Proposed Tampa Bay fracked gas pipeline expansion faces scrutiny from federal agency and environmentalists

St. Pete City Council unanimously approves 21-story high rise near Mirror Lake

One Tampa city council candidate claims he’s worth $334 million—what about everyone else in the upcoming election?

Tampa and Orlando dog bars are fighting a challenge to block pets from establishments

President Joe Biden is coming to Tampa on Thursday

Tampa Bay Times lays off four newsroom staffers

A primer on Tampa’s very consequential 2023 municipal election

Penny Vinik sells South Tampa home for a record-setting $19.14 million

Florida’s historic Burgess Island, a massive private estate developed by a 1920s inventor, hits the market for $89 million

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