News across Tampa Bay

High Point Community Receives Approval For Nighttime Golf Cart Operation
Commissioners unanimously and quickly approved nighttime golf cart operation on public streets within the High Point community on Cortez Boulevard. Golf carts can now roll through High Point after sunset, […]

House Democrats ask IRS to eye tax implications of $10M transfer to Hope Florida
Top Democrats in the Florida House are demanding the Internal Revenue Service open an investigation into whether the Hope Florida Foundation and two social welfare organizations that received money from it properly reported the funds to the IRS and, moreover, whether any of the…

Florida Department of Education eyes dress code policy for employees
In a draft sent to employees and obtained by the News Service of Florida, the DOE would require approval for head coverings on a “case-by-case basis for religious or medical reasons.”

Florida forecast: Much-needed rain on the way, too much?
Florida finally has a meaningful opportunity to put a dent in its drought, but the same prolonged wet pattern that brings drought relief could also bring localized flooding and increasingly rough coastal conditions into next week.

Monday is the deadline to register to vote in Florida's general election. What you need to know
There are several ways to register: online, by mail or in person.

In search of accountability in the Hope Florida saga, and SpaceX launches
A grand jury investigation into Hope Florida and a $10 million Medicaid misappropriation left Floridians with plenty of questions. Many remained unanswered. One of the reporters who broke the story does his best.

Florida Dept. of Education looks to restrict religious head coverings for employees
The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts. In a draft sent to employees and obtained by the News Service of Florida, the DOE would require approval for head…

Spooky, sparkly and artsy: Your Tampa Bay weekend event list
Spooky season is officially here, but scares aren't the only thing on the calendar. This weekend, you can dance under a disco ball, explore a horror convention, get creative with watercolor and celebrate the arts around Tampa Bay.

Pinellas County sheriff defends license plate readers after announcing arrests of two officers accused of abusing license plate readers
Local law enforcement agencies in Florida were required to remove Flock-style license plate readers on state-owned land and right-of-ways on Wednesday. Those actions were required after Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed concern about data privacy and misuse of that technology last…

Eye on Gulfport: September 24-30 Gulfport Police Weekly Activity Report
Rather than a traditional police blotter, GPD sent us a sampling of services the police provided in Gulfport from September 24-30.

Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell calls for IRS investigation into Hope Florida scandal
Top Democrats in the Florida House are demanding the Internal Revenue Service open an investigation into whether the Hope Florida Foundation and two social welfare organizations that received money from it properly reported the funds to the IRS and, moreover, whether any of the…

Pasco County Public Meeting & Hearing Schedule – October
The Pasco Board of County Commissioners (BCC) announces the public meeting and hearing schedule for October 2026 . Meetings are open to the public and will be streamed online and broadcast live on Pasco Television . We invite you to take part in these meetings in-person or…