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‘He didn’t pull out, I pulled him out’: Trump calls Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister a liar

‘He will not continue to perpetuate the political chatter’ a spokesperson told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.

by Ray Roa December 4, 2024June 3, 2025

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister at Tampa Pride in Ybor City, Florida on March 25, 2023.

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10 reasons Chad Chronister withdrew his nomination to lead Trump’s DEA

Since Chronister didn’t elaborate on exactly why he came to this decision, here are the most likely reasons.

by Colin Wolf December 4, 2024June 17, 2025

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Trump’s DEA pick Chad Chronister accepts endorsement from Tampa pastor and InfoWars contributor Rodney Howard-Browne

Coincidently, Chronister’s nomination has been the focus of outrage from MAGA World.

by Colin Wolf December 3, 2024May 15, 2025

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Tampa company is helping Planned Parenthood relaunch another birth control service—vasectomies

VasWeb will provide the no-needle, no-scalpel procedures in Orlando for now.

by McKenna Schueler December 2, 2024July 15, 2025

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening November 29-December 5

Including Kacey Musgraves, the Mountain Goats, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley November 27, 2024June 5, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

New movie theater Sun-Ray Cinema opening at Tampa’s University Mall

The new theater is moving into the recently closed Look Dine-In Cinema space.

by Colin Wolf November 25, 2024August 5, 2025

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Here’s what Trump’s ‘mass deportations’ would look like, according to Florida lawmakers and activists

“The concept of having these mass deportations is going to be significant, and they’re going to have to re-work a lot of things to make it happen.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 22, 2024April 6, 2025

Music

Willie Nelson is coming to Clearwater, and five other Florida cities, in 2025

Randall King opens at the BayCare Sound.

by Ray Roa November 21, 2024July 24, 2025

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Pinellas commissioners push Rays stadium vote to December, adding uncertainty to landmark deal

The body voted 6-1 to postpone a crucial bond decision, citing storm recovery and new leadership.

by Arielle Stevenson November 20, 2024July 29, 2025

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Florida congressman Maxwell Frost seeks closure of ‘horrible’ detention facility, citing inhumane conditions

Civil rights complaint, whistleblower disclosure allege human rights violations

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 19, 2024April 16, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa will be home to first-ever dog-friendly cruise in 2025

Prepare to embark.

by Colin Wolf November 18, 2024August 5, 2025

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening November 15-21

Including the Wolf-Face record release, Sunshine Hootenanny, Snõõper and more.

by Ray Roa November 14, 2024July 24, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The Tampa Bay Rays are finally gonna play outdoor home games in Tampa

With The Trop out of order, the team will play at Steinbrenner Field in 2025.

by Ray Roa November 14, 2024July 31, 2025

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‘These families never saw it coming’: Councilman calls for investigation into North Tampa floods

Some areas were in ‘Flood Zone X.’

by Leah Foreman November 13, 2024April 29, 2025

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The job of Florida abortion funds is about to get even harder

The organizations have faced a surge in requests for help since May.

by McKenna Schueler November 11, 2024March 8, 2025

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Florida abortion funds carry on despite Amendment 4 loss

The Tampa Bay Abortion Fund has pledged $401,000 to cover the costs of the procedure and travel for 739 people.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix November 8, 2024January 31, 2025

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Tampa Bay Elections 2024: Winners and losers

We’ll update this post as this long night unfolds.

by Ray Roa November 5, 2024July 10, 2025

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Tampa Bay ballot guide: Voting recommendations for the 2024 general election

No matter where you live, the general election ballot is a beast.

by Ray Roa November 5, 2024June 4, 2025

A row of white voting booths with 'VOTE' and American flag graphics inside a busy polling place or election office, with people and camera crew visible in the background.

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In Florida, women voters are turning out in larger numbers than men so far

by Vivienne Serret, Ella Thompson and Fresh Take Florida November 1, 2024July 17, 2025

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening October 31-November 7

Including Cyndi Lauper, Goose, Vanessa Jean Speckman and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 31, 2024April 8, 2025

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‘He didn’t pull out, I pulled him out’: Trump calls Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister a liar

10 reasons Chad Chronister withdrew his nomination to lead Trump’s DEA

Trump’s DEA pick Chad Chronister accepts endorsement from Tampa pastor and InfoWars contributor Rodney Howard-Browne

Tampa company is helping Planned Parenthood relaunch another birth control service—vasectomies

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening November 29-December 5

New movie theater Sun-Ray Cinema opening at Tampa’s University Mall

Here’s what Trump’s ‘mass deportations’ would look like, according to Florida lawmakers and activists

Willie Nelson is coming to Clearwater, and five other Florida cities, in 2025

Pinellas commissioners push Rays stadium vote to December, adding uncertainty to landmark deal

Florida congressman Maxwell Frost seeks closure of ‘horrible’ detention facility, citing inhumane conditions

Tampa will be home to first-ever dog-friendly cruise in 2025

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening November 15-21

The Tampa Bay Rays are finally gonna play outdoor home games in Tampa

‘These families never saw it coming’: Councilman calls for investigation into North Tampa floods

The job of Florida abortion funds is about to get even harder

Florida abortion funds carry on despite Amendment 4 loss

Tampa Bay Elections 2024: Winners and losers

Tampa Bay ballot guide: Voting recommendations for the 2024 general election

In Florida, women voters are turning out in larger numbers than men so far

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening October 31-November 7