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I Love the Burg
Published August 21TradeWinds is hosting a huge, adults-only Labor Day party on the beach
Few holidays are more beach-centric than Labor Day Weekend, and the annual excuse for toes in the sand is almost here. To no one’s surprise, TradeWinds on St. Pete Beach […]
WMNF 88.5
Published August 21Florida GOP launches a statewide tour at Tampa rally
Florida Republicans launched the "Top of the Ticket" tour in Tampa, highlighting affordability, education, and party unity ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Tampa Magazine
Published August 21Inside the Bahlow Family’s Historic Home
Take a peek inside the Bahlow's historic Tampa home, styled to fit their lifestyle.
WMNF 88.5
Published August 21‘She is the reason this country is broken’: Rep. Angie Nixon tells WMNF Tampa why she’s a better candidate than Sen. Ashley Moody
Florida Rep. Angie Nixon might be the most-Googled politician on Earth this week, after she earned a double-digit win in her Democratic U.S. Senate Primary last Tuesday. Outfundraised 16-to-1 by retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, Nixon earned 56% of the vote and immediately set…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
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…
City of Tampa
Published August 21TAMPA POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL OVERNIGHT SHOOTING
TAMPA POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL OVERNIGHT SHOOTING Eddy D. Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:43 am TAMPA, FL. (AUGUST 21, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early this morning. Tampa Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the…
That's So Tampa
Published August 21Howl-O-Scream 2026 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: dates, tickets, haunted houses, and more
It’s that time of year again. Well, not quite yet, but close enough that you should start mentally preparing yourself, because Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream is returning on September 11 through […]
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 21County commissioners explore local e-bike regulations
In 2025, there were 11 fatalities in Pinellas County involving electric-assisted vehicles.
WMNF 88.5
Published August 21The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 21, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Republican leaders gathered in Tampa for what they called a victory rally, focusing on the November election and the future of Florida.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 21Howard Frankland Bridge express lane tolling begins Saturday
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, drivers will begin paying electronic tolls Saturday on the new Howard Frankland Bridge (I-275) Express Lanes across Old Tampa Bay. The money will be collected through the SunPass Prepaid Toll Program. Only passenger vehicles,…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 21USF receives $5 million gift to name eye institute
The University of South Florida has received a $5 million gift from alums Caroline Sue “Suzi” Martin and her son, Dr. Farrell “Toby” Tyson to name the USF Health Tyson-Martin Eye Institute. According to a prepared statement, this will “support the growth of ophthalmology…
