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Millionaires and lawmakers: Inside statehouse candidates’ finance disclosures

As part of the campaign process in Florida, all candidates are required to file a public disclosure of their financial interests. An in-depth look at the forms can provide insight into where a candidate’s loyalties lie and the choices incumbent candidates have already made.

Weedon Island, Shell Key preserves could lose Pinellas County funding

Cash ordinance dies as commission grinds through nine-hour meeting

Campbell, Champion clash over tax deeds

Temple Terrace voters face $50 million public safety question on Aug. 18 ballot

From the podium to the ballot, Wesley Chapel’s Pultorak looks to shake up East Pasco

Temple Terrace taps the breaks on speed camera rollout

Three vie for seven-month seat on Oldsmar council

My Mayor 2026 – Episode 4

Welcome back to season 2 of My Mayor, the Catalyst series that helps you get to know the person behind the policy. We sat down with each candidate and asked them each the same five questions, with a few follow up questions sprinkled in. For Episode 4, we asked: If you could spend…

Hillsborough Republicans vie to try to defeat Kathy Castor after 20 years in Congress

Among the congressional districts Florida Republicans most ardently hope to flip this year after they approved a highly partisan redistricting map is the 14th District, which Democrat Kathy Castor has held for two decades. Eight Republicans filed to run for the dramatically…

Eye On Business — Riverview, August 2026

Vote Brittany Lyssy For Hillsborough County School Board On August 18 Brittany Lyssy is asking Hillsborough County voters for their support on Tuesday, August 18, as she campaigns for the Hillsborough County School Board. A mother of three, attorney and public policy…

Office Of Emergency Management Receives National Accreditation

The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Office of Emergency Management recently received accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program Commission, recognizing the division for its preparedness, coordination and commitment to continuous improvement. The Emergency…