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As the Florida Panhandle prepares for the first hurricane of 2026, Tampa Bay braces for moderate flooding.
Byron Donalds revealed his closing message to voters less than four weeks before votes are counted.
The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency will pay a local human resources company $7.5 million if a recently reached agreement is approved Monday.
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Tampa Bay looks for its third straight win after dropping the regular-season opener.
The former Pinellas plastic surgeon convicted of killing Largo attorney Steven Cozzi was back in court for a Spencer hearing Thursday.
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Metropolitan Ministries is preparing to serve 30,000 families this holiday season and is asking Tampa Bay businesses, churches and community groups to host food drives and donate food.
A corrections officer at the Pasco Regional Juvenile Detention Center sexually battered a girl after she was released, authorities said.
Health officials have cautioned the mosquito-borne illness doesn't respect county boundaries.
Brian was so much more than the circumstances of his death or a mental health diagnosis.
In a sometimes heated presentation Thursday morning, Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri urged commissioners to continue supporting the use of automated license plate readers by his agency.
Rock & Roll legends and Hall of Famers Def Leppard announced their upcoming 2027 tour on Thursday, and Tampa is one of the stops.
Ahead of Indigenous Peoples Day is on Oct. 12, 2026, Tom Pluckhahn, Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Florida, shares seven things that we can never know for certain about Tampa Bay’s most famous Indigenous woman.
It’s been a long time since Creative Loafing Tampa Bay held its annual Best of the Bay party in the 727, but readers came out in force last night to celebrate winners and finalists in the 2026 edition.
Each county has at least one school board race. Here's what you need to know.
Parts of the Bay Area may see coastal flooding, so some cities and counties are offering free sandbags for residents.
An Ivy-League educated plastic surgeon who was convicted last month of murdering a Largo attorney with whom he clashed over a lawsuit is one step closer to learning whether he will be sentenced to death or life in prison.
The licenses now feature an orange, a manatee and a phrase that’s drawing some criticism: “Let Us Alone,” from the 1845 Florida flag.
City Honors Roland Paz Sr. With Field Renaming Tony D. Thu, 10/08/2026 - 01:56 pm In 1973, Roland Paz Sr. (left) founded the Forest Hills Soccer League. He also coached, making a lasting impact on many young players. Forest Hills Rec Cen…
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St. Petersburg has a rule that protects our waterfront. If the city wants to lease public waterfront land for longer than a short term, voters decide. That rule is worth keeping, and a "yes" vote on Charter Amendment #2 does not weaken i…
Florida has confirmed 296 cases of dengue fever, with the majority reported in a single Tampa Bay-area county.
Applications are being accepted for a three-year term on the Pinellas Park Water Management District Board of Directors.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is seeing another leadership shakeup as the park announced on Thursday its president has left the company.
Under authority delegated by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton today extended the State of Local Emergency...
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In the blossoming Rome Collective in Tampa’s North Hyde Park enclave, V Modern Italian opens today.V stands for the Roman numeral V, harkening to the five senses.
Oktoberfest Tampa has rescheduled its 2026 celebration—originally set for Oct.
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Cuban-born Tampa dancer Jhon Destrade performs in the Broadway tour of Buena Vista Social Club, a show he says is about second chances.
After more than three decades as The Melting Pot and a short run as Sesh St.
Pasco County has opened two round-the-clock sandbag stations to help residents protect low-lying homes and properties from potential flooding as heavy rain continues to move across the region.
The Hillsborough County School Board is taking a clear position ahead of a key November referendum that could change how the district’s superintendent is chosen.
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A 53-year-old Plant City man died Wednesday night after being thrown from his motorcycle and hit by oncoming traffic along State Road 39 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida SHINE counselors joined WMNF’s MidPoint to explain Medicare coverage options and how to get free help before open enrollment ends Dec.
We are largely still waiting on the fall weather to arrive, but the fall events calendar has returned in full force since crossing into October.
We've got a weekend of Bigfoot, blooms, and a 100th birthday. There's a little bit of everything happening around Tampa Bay this weekend.
Explore the latest news about Hope Florida, including updates on legal settlements and city service impacts affecting residents.
Lakeland’s city commission approved a new contract with police tech company Axon.
The School Board is set to vote on Oct. 13 on the other six proposed school closures.
Authorities say 3-year-old Abigail Masartis was found safe.
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The home goods and vintage store began to welcome customers Oct.
Thomas Hallock, Ph. D. has studied William Bartram's papers for eight yers and will discuss them in Largo on Oct. 11.
Stay Sojo launches loyalty program for extended stays TAMPA – Stay Sojo has launched a loyalty program for extended-stay guests as the furnished-living company approaches its fifth anniversary.
Looking for fun family and kid-friendly activities this weekend in and around St.
What. A. Week. After finishing the regular season as the 2026 American League Eastern Division Champions, the Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the American League Division
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What. A. Week. After finishing the regular season as the 2026 American League Eastern Division Champions, the Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the American League Division
The public is invited to see the completed renovations on Sunday, Oct.
A massive festival of authentic Hispanic food and music is coming to the area this fall when Bonnet Springs Park hosts the Bienvenido A BSP Hispanic Heritage Celebration, an all-day