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Published August 21Bernie Sanders endorses Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate in Florida
Vermont independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Democrat Angie Nixon in her battle for the U.S. Senate versus Republican Ashley Moody in November. “Angie’s campaign is proof that Florida voters are looking for candidates who will fight for them and who will take on the…
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Published August 21County commissioners explore local e-bike regulations
In 2025, there were 11 fatalities in Pinellas County involving electric-assisted vehicles.
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Published August 20City to hold fiscal year 2027 budget public hearings
Next month, the St. Petersburg City Council will hold two fiscal year 2027 budget public hearings at City Hall, at 175 5th Street N. The first is scheduled for Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. This is when the Council will adopt the tentative FY27 budget and millage rate. The second gathering…
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Published August 20‘The next generation is fed up’: The James Fishback campaign has ended. What about the movement behind it?
Investment firm CEO James Fishback’s time in the Florida political spotlight ended Tuesday night when he finished a distant third with 10% of the vote in the race for the Republican nomination for governor. “He didn’t do great, but as someone who was considered somewhat of a…
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Published August 20City: board and committee vacancies
The City of St. Petersburg is currently seeking individuals to serve on the Code Enforcement Board (one vacancy) and the Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments (one vacancy). For more information, visit this link.
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Published August 19Tampa Tiger Bay Club hosts Hillsborough County Commission forum on Friday
Byron Donalds and his wife Erika Donalds are now one step closer to the governor’s mansion. As the state of Florida continues to expand its pre-emption of local governments, leadership will be key at the local level. Will Hillsborough County elect commissioners ready to roll over…
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Published August 19In runoff for Hillsborough school board, Daniela Simic will face Brittany Lyssy
For now, Hillsborough County’s School Board races are non-partisan. Party lines may play into voters’ decision-making this fall when it comes to the school board’s District 2 seat. Daniela Simic earned 39% of the vote in Tuesday’s election while Brittany Lyssy got 37%. The…
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Published August 19Tampa mayoral candidate Gary Hartfield hosts campaign launch event on Thursday
Mayoral candidate Bill Carlson is in the spotlight lately thanks to his taking the reins on the Rays stadium fiasco, but the Tampa City Councilman isn’t the only person running to lead the City of Tampa. Gary Hartfield, author and founder of Serenity Village Insurance &…
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Published August 19Tampa Bay Democratic congressional candidates Overman, Kirschner and Gray win primaries
Florida held its primary election yesterday, and here are the candidates from around Tampa Bay who will advance to the general election on Nov. 3. The deadline to register for the general election ends Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 19- Nov. 1 with election day on Nov. 3.…
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Published August 19Report states Florida’s disaster-recovery funding might be at risk
A new Florida Policy Institute (FPI) report indicates the state’s disaster-recovery efforts might be at risk of losing funding. Counties like Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor and Sarasota are predicted to be the most affected. FPI identified two potential threats: Florida ballot’s…
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Published August 19City of Tampa Offering Free Pool Access During Heat Advisories
City of Tampa Offering Free Pool Access During Heat Advisories Tony D. Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:03 pm City of Tampa pools will now offer free admission during heat advisories (Pictured: Copeland Pool, 11001 N. 15th St). City of Tampa Offering Free Pool Access During Heat Advisories…
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Published August 19Democrats Gwen Myers, Aileen Rodriguez, earn landslide victories in Hillsborough County Commission primaries
Voters face a huge decision about Hillsborough County’s future this fall, and we now know the politicians that’ll be trying to get their point across. Aileen Rodriguez and incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers won their Democratic primaries on Tuesday night by…