A person in an inflatable pink axolotl costume and a woman in red scrubs standing by a road holding signs that say "Nurses say abolish ICE" and "ICE not welcome here"

Union nurses protest ICE in Largo [Photos]

They’re calling on Congress to stop health threats from federal immigration agencies.

by Dave Decker February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Dressed in bright colors and costumes, nurses held signs reading “Nurses say Abolish ICE” and “ICE not welcome here” while waving at cars driving by the hospital.

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Bob Buckhorn’s mayoral PAC has more than $1.4 million—and most of it comes from development and investment interests

The two-time mayor defended his big money connections and use of CRA funds to subsidize development, saying ‘I would do it again 10 times over every day of the week.’

by Jasmin Parrado February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

Law enforcement officers wearing tactical vests stand near a Hilton Carillon Park sign during an outdoor event, with people and protest signage visible in the background.

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Florida will give $50 million to local law agencies for immigration enforcement

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport.

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Bill calling for $5M plan to rename Florida airport after Trump passes House

‘I think this is crazy that we are trying to name an airport after this man, okay?’ said Miami-Dade Democratic Rep. Ashley Gantt.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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Tampa City Council could vote to approve Flock-integrated speed cameras in school zones

Councilmembers say they are confident data wouldn’t be inappropriately shared.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Architectural rendering of the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Tampa Florida, featuring a modern glass pavilion roof and a vibrant fan plaza.

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Florida Gov. DeSantis will be asked to add 22-acres of HCC campus for new Rays stadium

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

A volunteer wearing protective gear safely holding a rescued Osprey in a residential neighborhood.

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Tampa Bay nonprofit responds to thousands of injured bird calls every year

Driven by volunteers, Birds In Helping also helps other animals.

by Kailey Aiken February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Exterior view of the historic William A. Morrison House (1885) in South Tampa’s Hyde Park district, a white Italianate-style remodeled homestead located at 850 S. Newport Ave.

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The Hillsborough library system has a class to help you find the history of your old house

by Laura Troyer February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

High-angle view of Tampa's urban districts and the Selmon Expressway, where proposed redistricting maps may shift voter precincts by April 2026.

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Officials want feedback on redistricting plans for Tampa elections

The public can take a survey and take part in two meetings set for Feb. 23 and March 9.

by Jasmin Parrado February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Pinellas County law enforcement monitoring a public protest outside a U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruitment event in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Pinellas police chiefs signed ICE agreements following sheriff’s ‘removal’ warning, records show

PCSO’s Bob Gualtieri told all Pinellas police chiefs, ‘the consequences for not doing so include removal from office by the Governor, including his power to remove police chiefs.’

by Valerie Smith February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Overhead view of a toasted everything bagel sandwich filled with folded eggs, melted cheese, and pork roll at Homesick Bagels in Tampa.

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Homesick joins Tampa Bay’s bagel boom

The Hyde Park spot shares ownership with Santoro’s Pizza and Giancarlo’s Cafe & Spirits,

by Laura Troyer February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

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Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young files for re-election

The 33-year-old became the youngest woman elected to council in last fall’s special election.

by Ray Roa February 17, 2026February 20, 2026

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Florida could get more nuclear power

It’s technology the U.S. isn’t using yet.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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Oracle Of Ybor: I’m about to start a family with a longtime partner, but I keep thinking about my exes

I don’t think I still want them…but I do think I still want them to want ME.

by Caroline DeBruhl February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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Tampa Bay writers and AI pros weigh in using Chat GPT this Valentine’s Day

If love is blind, Claude writing your love story has to be worse than catfishing.

by Madison Dudley February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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Charting Tampa Bay’s sapphic dating scene

We did the math, now go find your sweetheart.

by Selene San Felice February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

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Wharton High students walk out to protest ICE [Photos]

Florida schools are under pressure from state leaders to stop student protests.

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

A wide landscape view of a busy shipping terminal waterway under a pale blue, late-afternoon sky. Several massive white container cranes line both sides of the deep blue water, with a large cargo ship filled with colorful shipping containers docked on the right. In the distance, the shoreline features industrial buildings and rolling hills, while the foreground shows the gentle wake of a vessel on the water's surface.

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The company proposing a new cruise port in Tampa Bay has a history of violating environmental laws

SSA Marine says it will conserve Rattlesnake Key—but it’s also been dinged by environmental protection agencies and been in lawsuits against waterkeeper organizations.

by Kailey Aiken February 9, 2026February 16, 2026

A long, symmetrical aisle lined with black server racks inside a modern data center facility.

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Why Florida is hiding its data center boom

The Tampa and Miami areas split most of Florida’s data centers.

by Laura Cassels and The Florida Trident February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Jay Collins, wearing a blue suit and red tie, sits smiling with his hands folded in his lap.

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In the Panhandle, Jay Collins boosts raises for correction officers amid misconduct investigation

Southern Poverty Law Center recently found that overcrowding and understaffing at a nearby prison led to complaints of excessive force and staff misconduct.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 9, 2026February 9, 2026