Tampa Councilwoman Hurtak says Mayor Castor is limiting her ability to ride along with city departments
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Tampa Councilwoman Hurtak says Mayor Castor is limiting her ability to ride along with city departments
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Starting to see some low clouds and fog developing in patches in Tampa and the surrounding communities! Be careful on your morning drive.
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New Port Richey Police could soon add an AI-powered tool to their crime-fighting arsenal. https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/new-port-richey-city-council-considers-auto-tag-reader-cameras/
Florida Politics reported that St. Pete Shines passed $1 million in fundraising. St. Pete Shines is supporting former Gov. Charlie Crist, who is expected to run for mayor against Welch. Michelle Todd Schorsch, the committee’s chair, is married to Peter Schorsch, the publisher of Florida Politics.
Florida Politics reported that St. Pete Shines passed $1 million in fundraising. St. Pete Shines is supporting former Gov. Charlie Crist, who is expected to run for mayor against Welch. Michelle Todd Schorsch, the committee’s chair, is married to Peter Schorsch, the publisher of Florida Politics.
Naming a public airport after any political figure — Republican or Democrat — will inevitably divide. But honoring a survivor unites. | Opinion
A cold front is coming through Sunday. Is it Tampa Bay’s last gasp of winter?
Schools across Hillsborough County have begun placing correctional stickers on textbooks and other instructional materials to comply with a new state law requiring references to the “Gulf of Mexico” be changed to the “Gulf of America.”
The proposal comes amid broader Republican efforts at the state and local levels to pursue mid-decade redistricting. Critics argue such moves are intended to reshape political maps outside the legally-defined post-census cycle, which occurs every 10 years.
A former spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis pled no contest Thursday to indecent exposure charges stemming from multiple incidents in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Fred Piccolo, who previously held roles under Ron DeSantis and at New College of Florida, entered the plea in Manatee County court.
@craigtimes.bsky.social reports on Mosaic's attempts to change Florida law to protect themselves from lawsuits.
Thousands of Floridians live on radioactive soil. As phosphate land continues to be sold to developers, that number is likely to increase. Most homebuyers have no idea.
Pinellas set to reveal first round of school closure recommendations
Frequently waterlogged #Florida city unveils plan to buy up flood-prone properties. www.wusf.org/politics-iss... via @wusf.org
State lawmakers in Florida are hearing a bill right now that would let parents sue public school teachers for violating a parent's right to oversee the "moral training" of their child.
A political committee supporting St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch reported more than $200,000 in missing funds, prompting plans to notify state and federal law enforcement and intensifying scrutiny of the mayor’s fundraising operation as the 2026 election cycle takes shape.
For about 20 seconds, no one is heard identifying themselves as law enforcement. Only then does one of the men shout, “Stop resisting! Police!”
Funez’s voice changes. “OK, OK,” she says.
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ROADS CLOSED: Several Tampa roads are closed until 6 p.m. Monday for the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/list-these-tampa-roads-will-close-for-mlk-day-parade/
One billionaire just gave $2 million to Republican leaders in the #Florida Legislature jasongarcia.substack.com/p/one-billio... via @jasongarcia.bsky.social
Didn’t sit through 6.5 hours of meeting to not write a wrap up
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$4.8M flood fix for Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks moves forward — again
Company wants to build new cruise port next to Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay
For about 20 seconds, no one is heard identifying themselves as law enforcement. Only then does one of the men shout, “Stop resisting! Police!”
Funez’s voice changes. “OK, OK,” she says.
The Howard Frankland Bridge expansion project remains on schedule – but it’s going to cost more than $100 million more than originally projected.
A former spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis pled no contest Thursday to indecent exposure charges stemming from multiple incidents in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Fred Piccolo, who previously held roles under Ron DeSantis and at New College of Florida, entered the plea in Manatee County court.
New podcast: As Florida Republicans prepare to redraw Congressional districts for the 2026 elections, Ron DeSantis just replaced a state Supreme Court justice who couldn't participate in redistricting cases with one who has defended partisan gerrymandering.
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Fred Piccolo, who also worked as a spokesperson for Gov DeSantis, was arrested by Manatee Sheriffs last April.
Piccolo was accused of exposing his genitals to employees at department stores in the University Town Center Mall in Sarasota, as well as a woman he stopped to ask for directions.
It’s 11:36 and council are debating the first item on the agenda. How are they going to hear the other 9 items?
tampa city council has been in session for seven hours now. they are still on agenda item 1
CRA Board Chair Luis Viera's office responded to a request for comment with the message "shared to the public"
"Due to unforeseen circumstances personal to council members, we are having to reschedule this meeting. Thank you very much. I apologize for any inconvenience.”
