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Pinellas County reports two cases of dengue, first in 15 years
The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report
Around town: Pasco news briefs
Pasco returns to school, with heightened focus on K-8 campuses
Pinellas sheriff’s deputy killed ex-girlfriend, then himself, in Pasco County
WMNF 88.5
Published August 18SOTD 8/18/26: Hold Tight by Bangarang
The WMNF Song of the Day for August 18, 2026 is “Hold Tight” by Bangarang. TUESDAY LOCALS! Straight out of Tampa, Bangarang is a powerhouse alternative rock band renowned for focused musicianship to create their unique hip-hop, reggae, and progressive rock sound. Originally…
Tampa Magazine
Published August 18Check In With Tampa Bay: September 2026
The latest business openings and other happenings in Tampa Bay this September 2026.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 18The creative evolution of Kasondra Rose
"Not-So-Starving Artist" is onstage at Tampa's Shimberg Playhouse Aug. 22-24.
As Pinellas considers defunding 2 parks, residents plead for alternatives
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 17Can property taxes ease St. Pete’s utility hikes?
“I want us to look at property tax and utility rates as one big bill from the city."
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 17‘Get politics out of our classrooms’: Groups look to remove Moms For Liberty school board candidates in Tampa Bay
Two organizations say they’re investing a quarter of a million dollars to support “pro-equality, pro-academic freedom” school board candidates this election season. The Equality Florida Political Action Committee and Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund announced Friday…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 17Packed meeting highlights concerns over St. Pete’s Flock cameras
DeFlock St. Pete organizer Zach Schira is pushing for greater oversight of St. Petersburg’s 50 Flock license plate reader cameras, warning the system is “ripe for abuse” without stronger safeguards. Saturday’s meeting packed the Obama Main Library auditorium to its 120-person…