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Hillsborough College Receives $120,000 Student Training Gift From Advance Auto Parts Foundation
The Hillsborough College (HC) Foundation has received a $120,000 donation from the?Advance Auto Parts Foundation?to support students in the college’s workforce programs, including the Automotive Service Technology and Diesel Systems Technician programs. The gift includes funding…
Bi-partisan group of former Florida politicians file lawsuit against property tax amendment
Florida’s bid to dramatically change its property tax system is being hit with another legal challenge, this one from a bipartisan duo of former elected officials who maintain a proposed constitutional amendment is full of “political platitudes” and not factual statements…
Federal appeals court rejects DeSantis’ suit against ‘woke’ college accreditation process, again
A federal appeals court affirmed Monday dismissal of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2023 challenge to the college accrediting process, which he believes enforces diversity and related interests he considers “woke.” The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit rejected the state’s…
Tampa Convention Center Wins Prestigious International Venue Excellence Award
Tampa Convention Center Wins Prestigious International Venue Excellence Award Tony D. Tue, 07/07/2026 - 12:04 pm Tampa Convention Center is just one of five venues globally to win the 2026 Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers. Large digital…
Florida restaurants and hotels ask Trump administration for leeway, after migrant employees lose TPS protections
A Florida hospitality organization is asking the federal government for leeway for Haitian and Syrian workers in the industry after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling effectively ended their legal status to remain in the country. Following the ruling that allowed the federal…
Parks & Recreation Finalist For Best Parks Program In Country
For the fourth time in five years, Hillsborough County has been honored as having one of the top parks and recreation programs in the country.? Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation is one of four national finalists in the Class 1 category for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award…
Two Wounded Army Veterans To Receive Mortgage-free Homes In Riverview
Two wounded U.S. Army veterans are preparing to begin a new chapter after being selected to receive mortgage-free homes in Riverview through PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program in partnership with Building Homes for Heroes. Army Spc. Ryan Heard and Army Sgt. Carson Shaw were…
West Riverwalk Update: Building the Supports How Do They Do it?
West Riverwalk Update: Building the Supports How Do They Do it? Robert L. Mon, 07/06/2026 - 04:02 pm Construction crane on a barge Drilled Shaft Construction Construction barge with crane Drilled Shaft Construction Some of the most complex engineering and construction work tied…
Tampa Bay cops say their ICE agreements are a formality. Pinellas’ sheriff says that’s not enough
Police chiefs around Tampa Bay signed voluntary agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in February of last year, and have since been reassuring concerned community members that their involvement with ICE is limited. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri wants to…
Tampa Police Investigating Homicide at West Waters Avenue
Tampa Police Investigating Homicide at West Waters Avenue Jonee' L. Sun, 07/05/2026 - 08:21 am Tampa, Fla. (July 05, 2026)- The Tampa Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a man’s death early Sunday morning. Shortly after 12:30am, officers responded…
Tampa’s 139th birthday is this month—tell us what you love (and loathe) about the city
Tampa turns 139 years old this month, and there are celebrations happening across the city, from Archives Awareness Week (kicking off Sunday, July 12) to the third annual Drunk Tampa History happening Wednesday, July 15. To mark the occasion, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay wants to…
St. Pete Pride cancels delayed Juneteenth event amid funding crisis
St. Pete Pride previously caught heat from community organizers for discontinuing its partnership with Tampa Bay Black Lesbians and their Get Nude event.