‘Tampa Bay Reporter’ news website to celebrate launch with Friday party at Ferg’s

The publication is driven by longtime local journalist Mark Parker.

by Ray Roa November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

A new news website, Tampa Bay Reporter, went online in late-September and celebrates its official launch with a party in St. Petersburg on Nov. 6, 2026.

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Uhuru Movement says it will investigate hanging death of Black St. Pete woman as a homicide

St. Petersburg police said 29-year-old Syriah Williams died by suicide this July.

by Valerie Smith October 13, 2026October 14, 2026

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Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus holds general election candidate forum next month

The forum allows residents to speak with candidates and ask questions before the upcoming general midterm election.

by Leif Helland September 9, 2026October 19, 2026

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri at a press conference

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Pinellas human rights board could investigate sheriff for immigrant detention policies

The board is exploring legal options to investigate potential wrongdoing in the Pinellas County Jail’s rebooking policy.

by Valerie Smith September 1, 2026September 3, 2026

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to Ye concert, Daily Eats closing and more

‘Leave the recipe for the veggie burger stapled to the telephone pole outside please’

by CL Staff May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

A daytime outdoor photograph of the front page of The Gabber Newspaper standing upright on a white circular table. The newspaper masthead reads 'GABBER' with a 'FREE' banner next to it. The main headline, 'Writing for Rescues', sits above images of two book covers, including one titled 'Gotcha Day'. The bottom of the front page features two advertisements with QR codes, including one for the Gulfport Night Market. To the left, several other folded newspapers lie flat on the table. The background features lush green palm fronds and the top corner of a gray metal mesh chair on the right.

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Gulfport’s Gabber newspaper says ‘the paper is done’ if July fundraising goal is not met

Founded in 1968, the paper now faces a $90K shortfall, plus $70K in legal fees.

by Ray Roa May 19, 2026May 20, 2026

Chick Correa smiles with a microphone in hand, gesturing upward

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to Chick Corea’s home sale, Bodega Bus and more

‘Get ready for $18 chopped cheese with fancy aioli and topped with parsley’

by CL Staff May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to measles outbreak, Sloth World, Pam Bondi and more

“I’d be interested in knowing if his children have been vaccinated…”

by Selene San Felice April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Architectural rendering of the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Tampa Florida, featuring a modern glass pavilion roof and a vibrant fan plaza.

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to Trump vs. Pope and DeSantis’ flip flop for Rays stadium

‘Somebody tell DeSantis his political career is over and the wife will never have one’

by CL Staff April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Guy Fieri waving in front of a podium reading "Flavortown"

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to gas prices, Guy Fieri, fired sheriff’s deputy and more

‘He’s taller and Chad got scared’

by CL Staff April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to Bondi getting fired, ‘Hunky Jesus’ party, and more

‘Well i guess the new owners of cl are same as the old owners. No hope for it being a decent rag anymore.’

by Ray Roa April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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After nearly 24 years, Rob Lorei is stepping down as host of WEDU’s ‘Florida This Week’

The revered Tampa journalist also revealed a cancer diagnosis.

by Ray Roa March 7, 2025July 22, 2025

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is hiring a staff writer

And yes, Justin Garcia is leaving.

by Ray Roa February 28, 2023June 26, 2025

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Creative Loafing joins Florida Phoenix and Axios reporters to launch Friday news radio show

Mitch Perry will steer ‘The Skinny’ airing Fridays at 11 a.m.

by Ray Roa January 27, 2023February 16, 2025

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is hiring fall interns

Yes, we’ll pay you to write!

by CL Staff August 19, 2022November 17, 2024

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s most read news stories of 2021

You’re all obsessed with invasive species and insurrectionists—both filthy animals, really.

by Ray Roa December 23, 2021August 3, 2023

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St. Petersburg resident told to remove gay pride flag by condo complex

She has until Sunday to remove the flag.

by Jenna Rimensnyder June 21, 2019November 12, 2024

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A Tampa Bay social media marketer is getting paid in hot dogs

Where do we sign up?

by Jenna Rimensnyder June 14, 2019October 17, 2024

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Learn more about St. Pete’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit to beaches at today’s city hall meeting

The project could accommodate over 50,000 commuters.

by Jenna Rimensnyder May 28, 2019September 19, 2024

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Sh*t happened 10/4/16: In which the word “scabies” makes an appearance

by Scott Harrell October 4, 2016August 17, 2023

Best of the bay 2026 is here. Check out the Winners And FinalistS!

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‘Tampa Bay Reporter’ news website to celebrate launch with Friday party at Ferg’s

Uhuru Movement says it will investigate hanging death of Black St. Pete woman as a homicide

Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus holds general election candidate forum next month

Pinellas human rights board could investigate sheriff for immigrant detention policies

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to Ye concert, Daily Eats closing and more

Gulfport’s Gabber newspaper says ‘the paper is done’ if July fundraising goal is not met

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to Chick Corea’s home sale, Bodega Bus and more

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to measles outbreak, Sloth World, Pam Bondi and more

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to Trump vs. Pope and DeSantis’ flip flop for Rays stadium

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to gas prices, Guy Fieri, fired sheriff’s deputy and more

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay readers respond to Bondi getting fired, ‘Hunky Jesus’ party, and more

After nearly 24 years, Rob Lorei is stepping down as host of WEDU’s ‘Florida This Week’

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is hiring a staff writer

Creative Loafing joins Florida Phoenix and Axios reporters to launch Friday news radio show

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is hiring fall interns

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s most read news stories of 2021

St. Petersburg resident told to remove gay pride flag by condo complex

A Tampa Bay social media marketer is getting paid in hot dogs

Learn more about St. Pete’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit to beaches at today’s city hall meeting

Sh*t happened 10/4/16: In which the word “scabies” makes an appearance