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$10M donation to DeSantis’ Hope Florida among issues in Florida House probe
The inquiry into DeSantis-administration spending was ordered by House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami.
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Treasure Island’s Thunderbird to be demolished, ‘Brunched’ returns,Nicko’s is back in St. Pete, and more local food news
Plus the return of Retro House, Taco Week and Keel Farms Blueberry Festival.
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Hillsborough County wants to work with DeSantis’ ‘DOGE’ team—and residents can apply to help
Pinellas is getting in on the action, too.
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University of South Florida joins list of state universities planning to work with ICE
Four UF students have had visas revoked.
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That’s a wrap for EVOS, the health-conscious fast-food chain that started in Tampa
The St. Pete location serves its last organic milkshakes and air baked fries today.
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Treasure Island’s Thunderbird resort to be demolished—and rebuilt
The iconic neon sign will be preserved.
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Author and humorist David Sedaris comes to Tampa’s Straz Center this fall
You might find the best-selling author getting his daily 21,000 steps in on the Riverwalk.
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Blink-182 is coming back to Tampa this summer
Alkaline Trio opens the ‘Missionary Impossible’ tour stop.
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Emails to Tampa Sen. Jay Collins show how governor’s office pushed for child labor rollbacks
The draft language emailed to bill sponsors is nearly identical to legislation that’s currently advancing in the legislature.
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St. Pete consultant responds to critics of massive fundraising in Florida’s special elections
Jackson McMillan’s candidates in deep red districts lost by double digits, despite the campaigns hauling in more than $20 million.
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Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera announces run for Florida State House
Viera is running to represent District 67 in 2026, where House Democratic leader Fentrice Driskell is terming out.
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Democrats Gay Valimont and Josh Weil swept in Florida’s two congressional special elections
Sen. Randy Fine and former Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis are headed to Washington D.C.
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Interview: Ahead of Planned Parenthood honor, Andrew Warren won’t rule out another run for office
‘I’ve dedicated my career to public service. And I’m not walking away from that.”
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Queer the air: Here’s a quick guide to Tampa Pride weekend 2025
Six events to help you party starting Thursday, March 27.
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Atlanta psych-rock band Gringo Star headlines April’s Rock the Park in Tampa
The band’s new single sounds like a lost artifact from the golden days of Elephant 6 Recording Co.
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Former Pinellas Congressman David Jolly is considering running for governor as a Democrat
He’s a former Republican, and current MSNBC analyst.
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Lobbyist for Florida hospitality industry blames restaurant service charges on minimum wage increase
She admitted some restaurants have changed their pay structure to force customers to cover more of their labor costs.
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King of The Coop returns to Seminole Heights, Tampa gets a Nueva Cantina, and more local food news
Plus, Tampa Shuffle and Raw Smoothie Co. both celebrate their anniversaries this weekend.
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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening March 21-27
Including Skegss, and a bunch of heavy-hitting local concerts.
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Workers at another Tampa Starbucks store have voted to unionize
The vote was 11-2 at the South Tampa location on Dale Mabry Highway and Neptune Street.