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Civil rights groups sue Florida officials after DeSantis designated CAIR a terrorist organization
Hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state would soon designate the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) a domestic terrorist organization, the Muslim civil rights advocacy group filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging that designation as…
DeSantis labels antifa, CAIR Florida as a domestic terrorist groups under new law
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he has received a recommendation to designate the Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR) Florida, the Muslim Brotherhood, and antifa as domestic terrorist organizations. He cited authority given to state officials through…
City of Tampa Announces New Housing and Community Development Director
City of Tampa Announces New Housing and Community Development Director Tony D. Wed, 07/01/2026 - 01:27 pm Robert Scott joins the City of Tampa as the Housing Department’s new director. City of Tampa Names Robert Scott as Housing and Community Development Director The City of…
Tampa Trash Collection Independence Day Schedule Changes
Tampa Trash Collection Independence Day Schedule Changes Tony D. Wed, 07/01/2026 - 08:52 am Tampa Trash Collection Schedule Revised In Observance of Independence Day The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. The revised…
Some Florida local law enforcement agencies aren’t participating with immigration enforcement, says council
Florida’s local law enforcement agencies have been required by state law to assist the federal government in immigration enforcement for over a year. But some agencies, including some of the largest sheriffs and police departments in the state, still aren’t participating. At a…
Tampa Water Department Advances Cutting Edge Technology
Tampa Water Department Advances Cutting Edge Technology Tony D. Mon, 06/29/2026 - 08:34 am Future SIX Facility will be constructed at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. Tampa Water Department Advances Groundbreaking Technology The Tampa Water Department is taking a…
Tampa Residents Encouraged to Save Water as Regional Drought Continues
Tampa Residents Encouraged to Save Water as Regional Drought Continues Tony D. Tue, 06/23/2026 - 03:27 pm The Tampa Water Department offers irrigation evaluations to residents who want to cutdown on outdoor water use. Water Department Promotes Conservation Programs as Regional…
22 New Tampa Police Officers Will Take the Oath to Protect & Serve
22 New Tampa Police Officers Will Take the Oath to Protect & Serve Eddy D. Mon, 06/22/2026 - 04:12 pm TAMPA, FL. (JUNE 22, 2026) - - A new generation of public servants is officially ready to answer the call of duty as twenty-two dedicated individuals prepare to take their oath…