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‘The mayor is saying that the people don’t deserve to vote’: Tampa city council reacts to Castor’s charter change vetoes
Council has a chance to override the mayor at its Jan. 19 meeting.
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Tampa developer Darryl Shaw will lead Florida Aquarium’s new $40 million expansion campaign
The expansion is expected to be completed in 2025.
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Tampa Bay environmentalists push back on proposed fracked gas pipeline expansion
Environmentalists say expanding fossil fuels will only hurt the local environment and residents.
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When people are shot by police, this Tampa couple helps families heal and organize
After winning their case against Hillsborough Sheriff, the Josephs give others a blueprint for fighting police brutality
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Florida institutions among the worst in nation at returning stolen Indigenous remains, report shows
In the Tampa Bay area, hundreds of Native items were stolen, while the University of Florida hoards thousands.
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Far-right conspiracy theory network OAN will now broadcast for free in Tampa
So far, the embattled company has been dropped by DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon.
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Body camera footage shows New Port Richey city attorney misleading cops during DUI arrest
Attorney Timothy Driscoll told cops he represented the city of St. Petersburg, which the city says is not true.
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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
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The voter registration deadline for Tampa’s 2023 municipal election is February 6
Early voting begins on Feb. 27
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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
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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
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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
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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.”
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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.
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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.’
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Tampa Police Department’s worst moments of 2022
Much like last year, TPD found itself in scandal after scandal
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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
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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
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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
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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.