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Community Development – Scheduling Building Inspections

Beginning August 20, 2026, property owners will have a new, convenient option for scheduling building inspections through the City of Gulfport’s online permitting portal. Property owners may create a portal profile to schedule inspections for issued permits and pay applicable…

Pasco County considers new speed reduction measures for school zones

One of the proposals includes the RedSpeed cameras known for using Flock’s automated license plate recognition that ICE has used across the country.

What is on Florida voters’ minds during the primaries?

Florida voters share the issues they care about when voting in the primaries, including climate change, tax funding and representation.

Gauging the mood of the electorate before Tuesday’s primaries

The rising cost of just about everything else may translate into voter discontent.

The Scoop: Mon. Aug. 17, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida's primary election is tomorrow; we hear from voters at some Hillsborough County early voting sites.

St. Pete City Council rejects proposal to buy paper products made using prison labor

The St. Pete City Council meeting held on Aug. 6, 2026 was packed with items. It included updates on U.S. House of Urban Development funds, as well as a presentation previewing an increase in utility rates for next fiscal year that would impact water costs in the city.…

Photos: St. Pete City Councilman Richie Floyd helps rally DSA candidates at ‘Chomp The Oligarchy’ event in South Florida

Tuesday marks the end of Florida’s 2026 Primary Election, and three DSA candidates were finally able to hold their “Chomp The Oligarchy” rally in South Florida despite being forced to change venues twice. The gathering was in support of three candidates: substitute teacher Elijah…

New Port Richey seeks to crack down on parking violations

Clearwater prepares as city faces major layoffs and cuts in services if tax amendment passes

Temple Terrace water fix could bring 35% rate hike

County backs federal study of aging Lake Tarpon flood structure

Pinellas spends millions selling its beaches overseas

Pinellas County has $4 million in contracts with firms that promote St. Pete-Clearwater in Europe.