Nov. 13 – 19, 2025

Nov. 13-19, 2025 / Vol. 38 / No. 46

Digital

Tampa police gets $430K for additional immigration enforcement

The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is set to receive $430,000 it requested from the Florida Board of Immigration Enforcement to fund collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. While some money will go to training and bonuses, $293,000 will be spent on overtime for 18 police officers who are expected to participate in undefined “immigration…

by Valerie Smith

Hillsborough state attorney backs out of criminal justice panel after organizer declined to provide questions in advance

Late last month, State Attorney Suzy Lopez dropped out of the 3rd Annual Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit, where she was scheduled to speak on a panel alongside Hillsborough County Public Defender Lisa McLean about topics including death penalty prosecutions, election crimes and drug courts.

by Valerie Smith

All the burgers you can try during Tampa Bay Burger Week 2025

Calling all burger lovers! Now through Nov. 23, Creative Loafing and Feeding Tampa Bay are teaming up once again for the 10th annual Tampa Bay Burger Week, featuring exclusive dine-in and takeout burger specials—and deals on beer and cocktails—at some of the Bay area’s favorite restaurants. With support from Cheney Brothers Inc., which is providing…

by Leigh Wilson

17 picturesque places to grab a drink in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay bars are constantly serving Instagram-worthy views alongside craft cocktails, locally-brewed beer, choice wines and spirits. Whether they deliver panoramic sights of the Gulf, the Tampa city skyline, or downtown St. Petersburg, here are the best places to get a craft cocktail with a view.

by CL Staff