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Politics

Tampa police change controversial 'crime free multi-housing' program, but some remain skeptical

Several people and organizations spoke critically of TPD during Thursday's city council meeting.

By Justin Garcia

Dec 2, 2021

Today, Tampa Police Department gave an update on a transition away from its controversial 'crime free multi-housing' program to a new crime prevention project. TPD Interim Police Chief Ruben Delgado presented the new S.A.F.E...

Interim TPD Police Chief Ruben "Butch" Delgado gives a virtual presentation about SAFE.

Tampa has used $12 million of its emergency rental funding, with half going to District 7

An majority of the assistance also went to District 5 in East Tampa.

By Justin Garcia
Dec 2, 2021
The Omicron variant is our own fault

Informed Dissent

By Jeffrey C. Billman
Nov 29, 2021
Ask the Locals: Kevin Beckner

A trailblazing politician who's still making things better for Hillsborough.

Apr 11, 2018
At-times bizarre St. Pete mayoral debate fleshes out candidates' differences

Hijinks ensued.

Jul 19, 2017
Kriseman ramps up effort to woo coveted south St. Pete votes

Former mayor Rick Baker remains popular in the area, but incumbent mayor Rick Kriseman supporters say media outlets are exaggerating his popularity there.

By Terrence Smith
Jul 2, 2017
Road trip!: Bernie Sanders to join new DNC chair Tom Perez in series of rallies, including one in Miami

By Kate Bradshaw
Apr 10, 2017
Poynter forum highlights the fake news problem

The First Amendment Foundation and a local chapter of the League of Women Voters Florida held an event last week to discuss the surge of fake news in websites and social media over the past year.

By 20850546
Apr 3, 2017
Activists say Rubio "town hall" absence is a no-show, Rubio staff begs to differ

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 22, 2017
Strawberry fields for...now: How will mass deportations affect everyday life?

By 20851523
Feb 17, 2017
They’ve got mail But there are plenty of other ways to bug your elected representatives

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 16, 2017
Activists laud Puzder's removal from consideration for labor secretary

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 15, 2017
Film of an ERA: Film showing Monday at Tampa Theatre examines women's equality

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 14, 2017
Squadron of anti-choicers to deploy to Tampa Planned Parenthood clinic Saturday

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 10, 2017
Ben of Ben & Jerry's fame to talk about corporate money in politics at Stetson

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 9, 2017
A most timely confab: USF St. Pete's International Affairs Conference happens at a time of flux

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 9, 2017
Want to pay a visit to Marco Rubio's office? Hope ya don't mind getting ticketed

By 20851523 and Kate Bradshaw
Feb 8, 2017
Dawn of the dumb? Devos confirmed as Education Secretary

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 7, 2017
On heels of Trump MacDill visit and protests, activists call on Marco Rubio to reject Betsy DeVos

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 6, 2017
Latvala, Morgan now among possible candidates in Florida governor's race, so that's fun

By Kate Bradshaw
Feb 2, 2017
As city elections heat up, Kriseman's St. Pete vision contrasts Trump

Hey, look, St. Pete, another election is happening.

By Kate Bradshaw
Jan 27, 2017

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News & Views

An original C. Perry Snell home is now for sale in St. Pete

An historic home built by a developer who turned a muddy mangrove island into one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Tampa…

By CL Staff

Jun 28, 2022

An original C. Perry Snell home is for sale in St. Pete

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Arts & Entertainment

All of the Tampa Bay Lightning fans we saw still shouting 'Go Bolts' after losing the Stanley Cup Final

[image-106]It happened. After winning the last two, the Tampa Bay Lightning actually lost a Stanley Cup final. The Colorado Avalanche’s Game 6…

By Ray Roa

Jun 27, 2022

All of the Tampa Bay Lightning fans we saw still shouting 'Go Bolts' after losing the Stanley Cup Final

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Music

Photos: Abortion rights activists raise nearly $9,000 at vagina-forward Tampa Shuffle

Last Saturday's Friends 4 Reproductive Rights concert and fundraiser was set well before last week's harrowing, yet unexpected, overturning of Roe v.…

By Ray Roa

Jun 27, 2022