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Tampa’s historic Arthur Milam mansion on Davis Islands is now on the market
Milam served as both Vice President of D. P. Davis Properties and Speaker of the House in the Florida House of Representatives in 1925.
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Tampa police arrest Black 12-year-old during ‘teen takeover,’ then illegally share name in press release
TPD did not remove the pre-teen’s name from the press release until Creative Loafing Tampa Bay reached out asking about the error.
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Tampa Democrat Kimberly Overman will challenge Gus Bilirakis in US congressional race
The former Hillsborough commissioner is now the big Democratic fish in the District 12 pond.
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Crowbar owner Tom DeGeorge has launched a new podcast, ‘Current Conversations’
It takes place on the Tampa Water Limo.
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Pinellas nonprofit to give away generators, chainsaws and more at hurricane expo
Experts will offer vital info on how to prepare for and respond to the next big storm.
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City of Tampa pays $350k settlement for lawsuit that alleged discrimination, retaliation and potential nepotism
The settlement came weeks before the city fielded more discrimination complaints over the firing of former Assistant Police Chief Ruth Cate.
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Former USF men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson is selling his South Tampa house
Hodgson purchased the home from former USF men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory, who coached the Bulls from 2017 to 2023.
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Fire officials say USF St. Pete’s marine science lab is likely a ‘total loss’ after weekend fire
The State Fire Marshal’s Office has taken over the investigation of the fire, but observers claim a lightning strike is to blame.
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Maria Scruggs, first to file in St. Pete’s mayoral race, is also the only one to qualify by petition
She says Ken Welch’s leadership ‘doesn’t match St. Pete’s tagline,’ and is saddened by Charlie Crist’s entrance into the race.
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Despite new maps, Florida Democratic Reps. Kathy Castor & Debbie Wasserman Schultz say they’re running again
Their districts have become much more Republican-leaning following passage of a new redistricting map.
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Demonstrators in St. Pete Highlight labor movement during May Day rally [PHOTOS]
Others spoke about rising living costs, gas prices, war in Iran, and immigration enforcement, among other topics.
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‘Go native’: FWC scientist has advice for Tampa Bay gardners replacing cold-damaged plants
Native plants in backyards can imitate the wild places we are losing.
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Tampa MAGA influencer Craig Long arrested in Grady Judd’s prostitution sting
‘Well, I’m going to give him some content for social media today.’
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Hulk Hogan’s Tampa Bay mansion slashes $2 million from asking price
The home sits directly next door to Hogan’s guest house, which is also currently for sale.
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‘Boys club’: Fired Tampa assistant chief alleges discrimination and retaliation, records show
The City of Tampa’s embattled human resources department cleared itself of any wrongdoing.
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Charlie Crist enters St. Pete mayoral race, says he would’ve taken state to court over mural removals
The former governor of Florida is one of five candidates hoping to unseat Mayor Ken Welch.
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Temple Terrace police officer arrested after fatal crash that killed six-year-old
The officer was charged with vehicular homicide, and three counts of reckless driving involving serious bodily injury.
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St. Pete-based Girl Reports elevates underserved women globally through journalism
Girl Reports teaches journalism skills to girls in global communities that traditionally discourage them from finishing their education.
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Penny Vinik sells South Tampa home for a record-setting $19.14 million
Derek Jeter’s former Davis Islands home currently holds the title for the biggest local sale with $22.5 million back in 2022.
