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‘Boys club’: Fired Tampa assistant chief alleges discrimination and retaliation, records show
The City of Tampa’s embattled human resources department cleared itself of any wrongdoing.
Tampa beat scene OG Sponatola releases new album on Sunday
A stacked bill comes to Ybor City in celebration.
World’s largest collection of privately-owned Banksy artwork coming to Tampa
The collection, which is estimated to be worth $35 million, includes some of Banksy’s most famous pieces.
‘Rigging a system:’ Florida’s new congressional map expected to draw legal challenges
“House Republicans cheered at the destruction of democracy while Democrats fought to defend it.”
Charlie Crist enters St. Pete mayoral race, says he would’ve taken state to court over mural removals
The former governor of Florida is one of five candidates hoping to unseat Mayor Ken Welch.
Temple Terrace police officer arrested after fatal crash that killed six-year-old
The officer was charged with vehicular homicide, and three counts of reckless driving involving serious bodily injury.
Static Fest brings St. Louis punk bands to Dunedin on Saturday
Nearly a dozen acts are on the bill coming to The Moontower.
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Tampa Bay’s Water Ski Show Team needs a lake to call home [PHOTOS]
They’ll perform at Riverfest in Tampa on Saturday.
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The best Tampa Bay events happening this week, including Cinco de Dodgeball, romance lit fest and more [April 30-May 6]
Plus, Mamapalooza: Family and Music Festival in St. Pete, Tampa Record & CD Show and more.
Florida Legislature approves DeSantis’ new redistricting map, giving Republicans significant boost
“You are destroying democracy with this vote, and the people of Florida deserve better,” House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell said.
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…”
St. Pete-based Girl Reports elevates underserved women globally through journalism
Girl Reports teaches journalism skills to girls in global communities that traditionally discourage them from finishing their education.
Tampa’s Riverfest brings Sixpence None the Richer, a water ski show and more this weekend
The eclectic two day celebration marks 10 years of Tampa’s modern Riverwalk.
Tampa rapper Credible plays ‘Halfway to Halloween’ concert this weekend
Yes, there will be candy.
‘This is clearly unconstitutional’: Florida Democrats decry DeSantis’ new congressional map
House and Senate committees approved the new map (HB 1D, SB 8D) ahead of a floor votes later in the week.
Electro-pop duo Purity Ring plays St. Pete this weekend
A new, hazy, glitchy single, ‘Lemonlime,’ closes the door on the band’s 2025 self-titled record.
Angry Chair selling, new gelato heads to St. Pete, and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, Pepper Fest heads to Pinellas Park, Rialto Tea Room opens in Tampa Heights and more.
Penny Vinik sells South Tampa home for a record-setting $19.14 million
Derek Jeter’s former Davis Islands home currently holds the title for the biggest local sale with $22.5 million back in 2022.
May Day concert hopes to close gap in Tampa DSA medical debt fundraiser
The socialists are just $1,500 away from canceling $1 million in debt for working class people.
Dyke Night goes goth in Ybor City this weekend
New Age Tension, DJ Maus, plus Sector.FM’s DJ Taína and DJ Spur are on the bill.
Florida Speaker kills DeSantis’ AI and vaccine bills on first day of special session
“There were no bills filed on these policies prior to the start of this special session [in the House],” Perez told his members minutes after opening House proceedings.
Critics slam Florida Department of Education move to block undocumented students from state colleges
The Board of Education will discuss the rules at its next meeting on May 14 at Miami-Dade College.
Florida expands criminal AI investigation to include USF murders
New court documents, filed to prevent Abugharbieh’s release on bail, reveal snippets of murder-related questions between the 26-year-old and the AI chatbot.
DeSantis orders Legislature to revisit vaccine mandates, as CDC confirms 134 confirmed measles cases
The Senate Rules Committee on Tuesday will consider SB 6D, offered by Jacksonville Republican Sen. Clay Yarborough.
Florida’s average teacher pay remains among worst in nation, union says
California has the highest average teacher salary, $103,552. New York is second and Washington state is third.
Photos: The Academy Is brings stacked, mid-aughts emo gig to Ybor City
Hard hearts were crashing in a crowded room.
Pinellas Pepper Fest brings the heat this weekend
The festival has hundreds of spicy substances and heat eating contests.
Steamy Lit hosts a romance book fest in Largo this weekend
There will be plenty of happy endings at Largo Public Library on Saturday.
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