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After Hillsborough voters removed him from the bench, Jared Smith seeks a...
Voters didn't want him on the bench, so now a former judge will ask Governor Ron DeSantis for a place in a different courtroom. In August, former Hillsborough Judge Jared Smith lost his reelection to...
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freeFall Theatre’s Ruth Bade Ginsburg play opens tonight in St. Pete
St. Petersburg’s FreeFall Theatre continues its American Character Series this fall with a new play highlighting the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The play, “All Things...
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Lime debuts new e-bikes in downtown Tampa
This morning, Lime launched a new service in downtown Tampa that will place over 1,000 e-bikes into the Hillsborough River downtown area. The company, which already has an e-scooter presence...
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Oracle of Ybor: I think I need to get out of this apartment in the 'burbs
Dear Oracle, my partner and I are unhappy where we live (basically suburbs) and looking to move into the city proper. The problem is if we move into either city, we'd be living in a much smaller...
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Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to shield documents in lawsuit over congressional...
After pushing a congressional redistricting plan through the Legislature this spring, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is fighting to prevent the release of documents to plaintiffs in a lawsuit...
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Florida Sen. Rick Scott says reports of Herschel Walker's abortion are...
The stretch run of the pivotal campaign for Senate in Georgia is here, and Republican Herschel Walker is buffeted by scandal. The latest revelations stem from a Daily Beast investigation which found...
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Seafood franchise Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar heads to Wesley Chapel
The Chap is really coming out of its shell. Wesley Chapel’s dining scene is experiencing a boom with recently-opened hotspots like Krate and The Living Room, and its newest edition is sure to bring...
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How to help Hurricane Ian victims here in Tampa Bay
If you're looking for a way to help our neighbors to the south, several local organizations have sprung into action. Here's how to keep pitching in. We'll keep updating this blog as new information...
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Jack White, Machine Gun Kelly will headline Tampa's 97X Next Big Thing this...
After weeks of speculation and seemingly endless hype, 97X, which now broadcasts on 101.5 HD2, announced the lineup for its 21st annual Next Big Thing, a two-day happening at the MidFlorida Credit...
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Florida's property insurance of 'last resort' estimates it will have well...
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. on Wednesday estimated it will have $2.3 billion to $2.6 billion in losses from Hurricane Ian. As of Wednesday morning, about 34,000 Citizens claims...
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Following Hurricane Ian, Florida must remodel the way we rebuild, says former...
As Florida looks to rebuild along the coast and in other areas hit by Hurricane Ian, a former state and national emergency-management chief said it needs a more advanced mindset. “The thing I know is...
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Tampa City Council thanks staff for Hurricane Ian response, but calls for...
Today, Tampa City Council received details about the city’s response to Hurricane Ian, and called for some improvements while also thanking city staff. At the Tampa City Council meeting, Fire Chief...
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New LGBTQ+-friendly St. Pete restaurant Zoie’s hopes to open by Halloween...
There are a decent amount of spots in The Burg’ where you can watch drag shows, but not many where you can chow down on catfish hush puppies while slipping queens some cash. With its motto of “a place...
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Fire the cannons because the Bucs are going to earn their first home win this...
The Bucs have been on a tough stretch here recently, playing some solid opponents that’ll likely top their divisions come playoff time. Luckily, that stretch ends this week, with Tampa Bay taking on...
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Tampa City Council approves over $7 million in Hurricane Ian disaster relief...
After asking questions about where exactly the money will go, Tampa City Council unanimously approved $7,034,000 million in disaster relief funds today. Chief Financial Officer Dennis Rogero gave a...
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Vegan bakery Oopsy Daisy Sweets hosts its first Puerto Rican pop-up this month
Maybe you've seen Oopsy Daisy's neatly-packaged vegan Twinkies at your local kava bar or grocery store, but the Tampa-based wholesale baker takes its first plunge into the world of savory food later...
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President Biden's pot announcement could have a huge impact on Florida's...
Saying “it makes no sense,” President Joe Biden on Thursday pardoned thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession under federal law and instructed his administration to consider whether...
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Florida's Hurricane Ian-related insurance claims climb over 375,000
The number of insurance claims linked to Hurricane Ian reached 375,293 on Thursday, with estimated insured losses of about $3.28 billion, according to data posted on the Florida Office of Insurance...
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Early reports emerge of stunning damage on Florida’s iconic Sanibel Island,...
A cement-like mixture of sand, muck and oil cloaks everything on Sanibel Island, one of two barrier islands renowned for their sandy beaches and seashells where Hurricane Ian particularly focused its...
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Tampa's first DalMoros Fresh Pasta to Go will open in Armature Works
Although Tampa vegans are probably still mourning the loss of Armature Works’ sole plant-based restaurant Dixie Dharma, its carb-heavy replacement might soothe the pain a bit. Yesterday, Armature...
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