Poll: Majority of Florida Hispanic voters hold negative view of President Trump’s first 100 days

Of the 158 Florida voters surveyed in the poll, 49% said they voted for Trump last fall and 47% for Democrat Kamala Harris.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 29, 2025May 27, 2025

News & Views

Tampa resident organizes ‘Stand up for the First Amendment’ live event

Music, comedy, history and guest speakers converge on Tampa Heights this weekend.

by Ray Roa April 28, 2025May 9, 2025

Food & Drink

Adult Therapy brings wine and craft workshops to St. Pete’s Historic Uptown

The name Adult Therapy reflects their approach: an open embrace of the therapeutic value of creative hobbies and wine enjoyed in moderation.

by Sofía García Vargas April 28, 2025July 13, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The Bucs had a fine draft despite the weird start

Fans should feel good about their standing in the NFC South

by Carter Brantley April 28, 2025June 29, 2025

News & Views

The kids ain’t all right; the kids are scared—and furious

Columnist Diane Roberts says, ‘Nobody wants your feeble prayers.’

by Diane Roberts and Florida Phoenix April 28, 2025June 20, 2025

News & Views

TECO hike rates get backing, despite objections from Florida Rising and others

The regulatory commission is scheduled May 6 to take up a request by the state Office of Public Counsel, which represents ratepayers, and two consumer groups to reconsider approval of the rate hikes.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 28, 2025June 11, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tarpon Springs Book Festival among indie bookstore celebrations across Tampa Bay

There are a bunch of indie bookstores in the Bay area, and many celebrate the holiday this weekend.

by Ray Roa April 25, 2025June 5, 2025

News & Views

‘Nothing official yet’: Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn responds to reports he’s running for a third term

The worst kept secret in Tampa politics finally got some air.

by Ray Roa April 25, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Iconic Korean supermarket H Mart files permits to build in Tampa

The location is just a mile-and-a-half north of Raymond James Stadium.

by Ray Roa April 25, 2025August 3, 2025

News & Views

Pinellas sheriff on immigration arrests: ‘We take our direction on something like that from the judge, not from anybody else’

Florida’s attorney general sent a letter to law enforcement stating that he won’t stop them from enforcing a temporarily blocked state immigration la

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix April 24, 2025June 20, 2025

News & Views

Pinellas Republican David Jolly is a Democrat now—and really close to running for governor

As an indication of his intentions, Jolly has hired Democratic campaign strategist Eric Hyers as an adviser.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 24, 2025July 28, 2025

News & Views

Florida Republican repeats false claim that Florida has state OSHA

Abbott’s bill, HB 6033, seeks to repeal Florida’s Labor Pool Act,

by McKenna Schueler April 24, 2025June 20, 2025

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 24-May 1

Including Etran De L’aïr, Lost in St. Pete, New World anniversary weekend and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Selene San Felice April 24, 2025July 20, 2025

Food & Drink

After two and a half years, Brandon’s Vine Vegan restaurant will close its doors this weekend

There’s still a few days to enjoy its plant-based sandwiches, wraps and more.

by Kyla Fields April 24, 2025August 3, 2025

News & Views

FSU students protest lack of gun control laws after deadly campus shooting

Proposed Florida laws to loosen gun limits have stalled, but so have attempted restrictions.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 24, 2025April 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Shaq’s fast casual Big Chicken finally opens in Tampa next month

The elusive, long-awaited fast casual chain opens in Westchase.

by Selene San Felice April 23, 2025August 1, 2025

News & Views

Defaulted student loan collections resume next month

More than 5 million borrowers sit in default on their federal student loans.

by Shauneen Miranda and Florida Phoenix April 22, 2025April 25, 2025

News & Views

Florida springs restoration bill has largely unspoken connection to utilities, but advocates are giving it a thumbs up

HB 691 would allow the creation of a new pipeline project for more than $800 million.

by Noah Bookstein April 22, 2025June 25, 2025

News & Views

Senate won’t confirm two of DeSantis’s top health care secretaries with Hope Florida ties

‘I’d have a hard time voting for Secretary Harris unless she came clean and had a very different story than what she’s telling the House.’

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix April 22, 2025May 19, 2025

News & Views

Florida Senate won’t reverse Parkland gun age law after FSU shooting

If the Senate does not take up the bill, this would be the third year in a row that the House has approved such measures with the Senate not passing them.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 22, 2025April 30, 2025

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Section Feature

Poll: Majority of Florida Hispanic voters hold negative view of President Trump’s first 100 days

Tampa resident organizes ‘Stand up for the First Amendment’ live event

Adult Therapy brings wine and craft workshops to St. Pete’s Historic Uptown

The Bucs had a fine draft despite the weird start

The kids ain’t all right; the kids are scared—and furious

TECO hike rates get backing, despite objections from Florida Rising and others

Tarpon Springs Book Festival among indie bookstore celebrations across Tampa Bay

‘Nothing official yet’: Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn responds to reports he’s running for a third term

Iconic Korean supermarket H Mart files permits to build in Tampa

Pinellas sheriff on immigration arrests: ‘We take our direction on something like that from the judge, not from anybody else’

Pinellas Republican David Jolly is a Democrat now—and really close to running for governor

Florida Republican repeats false claim that Florida has state OSHA

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 24-May 1

After two and a half years, Brandon’s Vine Vegan restaurant will close its doors this weekend

FSU students protest lack of gun control laws after deadly campus shooting

Shaq’s fast casual Big Chicken finally opens in Tampa next month

Defaulted student loan collections resume next month

Florida springs restoration bill has largely unspoken connection to utilities, but advocates are giving it a thumbs up

Senate won’t confirm two of DeSantis’s top health care secretaries with Hope Florida ties

Florida Senate won’t reverse Parkland gun age law after FSU shooting

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