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After pressure from apartment association, St. Pete adopts its own tenants bill of rights
Pinellas’ tenants bill of rights that had better protections for renters.
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‘The Daily Show’ roasts Tampa police chief’s resignation over golf cart traffic stop
“‘Oh, it’s not recording, quick Doug, whack him over the head—let’s get out of here!'”
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Tampa-based attractions companies show off new tech, trends at IAAPA Expo 2022
It’s no surprise that IAAPA Expo has been full of Sunshine State-based businesses, including a few from the Tampa Bay area.
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HART CEO narrowly avoids suspension after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor defends her
The board held a tied vote, which means that Le Grand will stay.
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Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor resigns amid investigation over flashing badge to get out of traffic violation
She was caught using her badge to get out of a Nov. 12 traffic stop.
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Tampa police chief put on leave after flashing badge to get out of traffic stop
Mayor Jane Castor also announced an investigation into the matter.
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Body cam footage shows Tampa police chief using position to get out of traffic violation
“I’m the police chief from Tampa, I’m hoping that you’ll just let us go tonight.”
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Tampa police chief and body camera provider at odds over mute function tracking
Chief Mary O’Connor said Axon’s body camera software doesn’t track the mute function, while the company says it can be tracked.
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Tampa police chief memo says mute function on body worn cameras can’t be tracked
The mute function has caused controversy around the country in highly sensitive situations
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Tampa rents are actually going down
Overall, Tampa was one of 93 of the nation’s 100 largest cities which witnessed decreased rents this month.
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HART board considers replacing CEO as investigation into ‘hostile work environment’ begins
Board members discussed removing CEO Adelee Le Grand today, and will consider the matter further in December.
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Tampa International Airport wants you to name the big flamingo
Created by artist Matthew Mazzotta, the sculpture is a regular stop for tourist photos and selfies.
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Native American charged with misdemeanor after protesting Tampa’s Columbus statue
A local Indigenous rights group called Tampa a ‘place of hate’ and is organizing against the charge.
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor launches re-election campaign today
More than half of Castor’s election PAC is funded by development interests.
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Man charged with hate crime after shouting ‘white power’ and firing gun outside Tampa bar
Dustin McCann called a security guard the “N-word” before leaving the club and firing his gun, witnesses say
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Former HART officials support accusations of mismanagement by CEO
The former employees claim safety and work culture issues as the HART Board seeks an investigation.
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HART board seeks independent investigation into alleged management issues at Hillsborough’s transit agency
CEO Adelee Le Grand said the investigation should be handled by the HART Board, as opposed to independently.
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TPD’s controversial gunshot detection program unfairly targets East Tampa, councilmen say
East Tampa, a historically Black community, is the only area in the city with ShotSpotter technology.
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After 62 years, Tampa’s Joe Haskins Bicycle Shop will close next month
Its namesake passed away in March 2021.
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Davis Islands Beach is once again under a swim advisory due to poop water
This is the second time this year the beach was closed due to high bacteria levels, after it closed last July