News & Views

Before she was Tampa’s police chief, Mary O’Connor oversaw two racially-biased programs, files show

Records show that O’Connor had direct involvement with ‘Biking While Black’ and ‘Renting While Black.’

by Justin Garcia April 13, 2022August 5, 2025

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Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak, a progressive from a working class family, says she’ll listen to the community

The councilwoman, sworn in to council today, represents all of Tampa in the District 3 at-large seat.

by Justin Garcia April 7, 2022June 13, 2025

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, a councilman, and the media clash over transparency at press conference

The conference occurred as tensions rise between the administration and city council.

by Justin Garcia April 6, 2022June 5, 2025

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Here are the 23 people who are vying for Tampa’s vacant City Council seat

The candidates are set to be interviewed by council on Tuesday, April 5.

by Justin Garcia April 1, 2022June 13, 2025

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Tampa City attorneys will report on controversial Hanna Avenue project to a fractured City Council this week

After initially denying to speak to council about the project, city attorneys are scheduled to discuss the project this week.

by Justin Garcia March 30, 2022June 30, 2024

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Tampa City attorney used personal phone to discuss Dingfelder case and other legal issues, records show

As of today, there are documents from Grimes’ communications still missing from the city’s public records.

by Justin Garcia March 29, 2022June 6, 2025

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After Dingfelder lawsuit, Tampa City Council asks for more legal protections for officials who are sued

“If any one of us accidentally deleted one text message, we’re in violation of the rules.”

by Justin Garcia March 25, 2022April 15, 2025

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Tampa pauses rent relief applications, councilmen say more public funds to pay off landlords is unsustainable

Since March 1, over 960 applicants have applied to for the relief, potentially exhausting the city funds.

by Justin Garcia March 11, 2022August 17, 2023

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says rent control would ‘kill development’, instead up to $5 million will go to landlords

‘What the city and the landlords are really doing is scratching each other’s backs.’

by Justin Garcia March 9, 2022July 5, 2025

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Ybor City parking changes will slash free spaces by 26 percent, causing concern from some

The city says the change, which goes into effect on March 14, will relieve traffic congestion.

by Justin Garcia March 2, 2022December 11, 2024

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Hillsborough County and City of Tampa offer an extra $28 million in rent and utility assistance

The additional federal funding comes after the county exhausted its initial $53.8 million in aid.

by Justin Garcia March 2, 2022April 21, 2024

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Tampa City Council will hear options for reversing approval of Hanna Avenue ‘City Center’ project

The $108 million project has faced scrutiny from the public since January.

by Justin Garcia February 28, 2022December 10, 2023

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The City of Tampa has backed out of public meetings about its controversial noise ordinance

“Whether or not we keep this ordinance, the public meetings are still important for the community and they should continue.”

by Justin Garcia February 23, 2022September 16, 2024

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In a split vote, Tampa City Council takes first step to repeal controversial noise ordinance

Today’s vote is the first step in potentially completely repealing the ordinance.

by Justin Garcia February 17, 2022October 28, 2024

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Tampa activist groups will host a ‘Rent Is Too Damn High’ meeting to discuss rent control and other housing issues

The meeting will take place on Saturday, Feb. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at 609 W Waters Ave.

by Sofía García Vargas February 4, 2022March 5, 2024

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Experts say Tampa violated state law with its ‘City Center’ project by privately selecting contractor

There is currently no evidence that the competitive selection process took place when the City of Tampa decided to expand the Hanna Avenue project and retain DPR.

by Justin Garcia January 25, 2022March 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Tickets for the 10th Annual Oktoberfest at Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park are now on sale

Now is the time to dry clean your lederhosen.

by Jenna Rimensnyder July 16, 2019July 17, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa, St. Petersburg have something to say about the country’s best Cuban

The sandwich ain’t found in Jersey, OK?

by Meaghan Habuda December 27, 2018September 20, 2024

News & Views

Sh*t happened 7/24/15: Tampa budget, BombWatch 2015 continues, TIA, scumbags

by Scott Harrell July 24, 2015June 5, 2022

Food & Drink

Foodie feast

Two sneak peeks at anticipated Tampa eateries in one night.

by Meaghan Habuda August 27, 2014June 5, 2022

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