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Naya Young upsets Thomas Scott to win Tampa City Council special election

She’ll be sworn in at city hall on Friday, Oct. 31 after the supervisor of elections certifies the results.

by Ray Roa October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

One of Tampa’s most crowded single-seat elections is finally over, and Naya Young is headed for Tampa City Hall.

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Voting in Tampa’s City Council District 5 election is happening right now—here’s how to do it

Early voting runs through Sunday, Oct. 26. Election Day is on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

by Ray Roa, Chris Young, Seán Kinane and WMNF News October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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It’s time to elect Naya Young to Tampa City Council

Thomas Scott undoubtedly cares about the district and city at large. But how many times will we ask a new generation of leadership to wait their turn?

by Ray Roa October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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Former Tampa City Council candidate flashes gun at forum, stealing attention from otherwise successful debate

Elvis Piggott told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay he is ‘always with a concealed firearm.’

by Ray Roa October 13, 2025October 16, 2025

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Here’s what the money says in the special election for Tampa City Council District 5

Thomas Scott raised more than twice as much, with most of the difference coming from Realtors and developers.

by Valerie Smith October 13, 2025October 16, 2025

Things to Do

October 9 Tampa City Council runoff forum promises ‘late-night style fun’

Early voting starts on Oct. 23.

by Ray Roa October 2, 2025October 6, 2025

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Scott and Young headed for runoff in Tampa City Council race

Two’s company.

by Ray Roa and Selene San Felice September 9, 2025September 10, 2025

Food & Drink

Candidates in special election for Tampa City Council share their favorite eats in District 5

by Ray Roa August 26, 2025

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At Tampa Tiger Bay, city council candidates attempt to cut through the noise of a crowded field [PHOTOS]

by Valerie Smith and Dave Decker August 19, 2025

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In Hillsborough, it was a good night for Pats (Frank and Kemp)

by Kate Bradshaw August 31, 2016August 17, 2023

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VIDEO: Jim Norman loses cool over question about Arkansas lakehouse scandal

by Kate Bradshaw August 25, 2016February 15, 2025

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Dem vs. Dem vs. Dem vs. Dem: Is it cannibalism or common sense?

by Kate Bradshaw June 29, 2016August 17, 2023

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Hillsborough Commission hopefuls, minus Lightnin’ Jim Norman, delve into TBX, marijuana debate

by Kate Bradshaw May 20, 2016August 3, 2023

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Repealing Stand Your Ground and the value of black life in U.S. discussed at ‘Justice for Trayvon’ rally in Tampa

by Mitch Perry July 20, 2013August 3, 2023

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Tom Scott confirms he’ll run again for Hillsborough County Commission

by Mitch Perry November 26, 2012July 15, 2025

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Thomas Scott now officially running for Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections

by Mitch Perry March 28, 2012July 4, 2025

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Tom Scott is seriously thinking of running for Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections

by Mitch Perry February 9, 2012August 3, 2023

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Jesse Jackson comes to Tampa to bash new elections bill

by Mitch Perry July 26, 2011August 3, 2023

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Buckhorn confident as he prepares for first foreign business trip

by Mitch Perry May 4, 2011August 3, 2023

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Hope wins out over fear: It’s Buckhorn in a blow-out in Tampa mayoral contest

by Mitch Perry March 22, 2011August 17, 2023