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As Tampa trial for Andrew Joseph III family begins, activists from around the country show support

The trial is expected to last until Sept. 22, and some activists said they will be in Tampa the whole time.

by Justin Garcia September 12, 2022July 8, 2025

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office set to face trial for the death of Andrew Joseph III, family says

The Florida State Fair Authority is also a defendant in the upcoming trial, which is currently set for September.

by Justin Garcia August 31, 2022January 30, 2025

Hillsborough County sued by right wing group to stop vote on transportation tax

The lawsuit focuses on language that the county crafted for a November ballot.

by Justin Garcia August 25, 2022August 2, 2025

Incumbent Hillsborough Judge Jared Smith’s loss leads Tampa Bay judicial election results

Incumbents don’t often lose their places on the bench.

by Justin Garcia and Ray Roa August 24, 2022May 31, 2025

Hillsborough Judge Jared Smith apologizes after making false claim about local reporting

In the wake of CL’s reporting, several high profile leaders have pulled their endorsements of Smith.

by Justin Garcia August 22, 2022April 23, 2025

Tampa city council member, retired Hillsborough judge revoke endorsements for Jared Smith ahead of election

‘My endorsement came before I learned certain things about him, and it does not stand.’

by Justin Garcia August 17, 2022July 9, 2025

Florida Senate gives Andrew Warren 15 days to request hearing

The Senate sent a letter Monday stemming from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ move Aug. 4 to suspend Warren.

by News Service of Florida August 16, 2022August 3, 2023

Hillsborough judge Jared Smith under scrutiny over ‘woke’ attack ad, which experts say flouted state law

Judge Smith is a client of the group that removed the attack ad days after it was published.

by Justin Garcia August 2, 2022May 3, 2025

Hillsborough School Board candidates speaking at Tampa Tiger Bay include an anti-CRT, anti-vaxxer

Five of eight candidates agreed to speak to the nonpartisan political forum.

by Justin Garcia June 14, 2022July 27, 2025

Tampa’s Silver Oaks Apartments fails HUD inspection, property management company to change

Cambridge Property Management will be replaced by a new company starting in July.

by Justin Garcia June 3, 2022June 28, 2025

Hillsborough County saw a 67-percent increase in homeless seniors since 2018, data shows

An upcoming census could reveal an even larger numbers of homeless seniors.

by Justin Garcia June 1, 2022June 21, 2025

HART to increase pay for some employees after concern over high turnover at the organization

Some employees at HART will see a 5 percent pay increase this year.

by Justin Garcia April 4, 2022September 1, 2024

At least 50 administrative level employees left HART over the past year, some claim a toxic workplace

Some alleged name calling and being verbally berated by CEO Adelee Le Grand, which she denied.

by Justin Garcia March 25, 2022March 26, 2025

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

Tampa’s Bearss Groves Farmer’s Market says its on the verge of shutting down due to county fines

Management at the stand says that the county has fined them $200 per day since 2018.

by Justin Garcia February 14, 2022August 5, 2025

Here’s where to find a cold weather shelter in Tampa Bay this weekend

Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco county are partnering with local organizations to provide shelter for people most vulnerable to the cold temperatures.

by Sofía García Vargas January 28, 2022May 14, 2024

Tampa’s Metro Rapid bus stop seats were removed and transportation advocates want them back

“This is truly a disservice to our residents.”

by Justin Garcia December 1, 2021June 23, 2025

Tampa activists demand justice for Kai Summers, who died in custody of HCSO

by CL Staff August 27, 2020

Hillsborough won’t prosecute 67 protesters arrested for unlawful assembly

by CL Staff June 15, 2020

Look for My Mobile Market pop-ups throughout Tampa Bay this week

Doing good in several neighborhoods.

by Jenna Rimensnyder June 19, 2019August 17, 2023