News across Tampa Bay

Two Pinellas deputies charged with using databases to get information on women they wanted to date
Both men resigned from the force after being arrested and charged with multiple felonies.

Fall is in the air: Piertoberfest, Pumpkin Patch, Fall Fest, Putt the Pier return to St. Pete Pier in October
October is here, and with it come some of the year’s biggest annual events on the St. Pete Pier. This is the month that kicks off the run of weeks […]

Immigration detention money flows in Florida's governor's race
Florida's GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds raised more than $115 million for the midterms. Some of that money comes from groups tied to immigration operations in the state.

Morean Center for Clay exhibition evokes seasonal whimsy

Pinellas deputy charged after allegedly searching license plate reader database 300 times for woman he arrested
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said one of his deputies used an automated license plate reader (ALPR) database around 300 times searching for a romantic interest.

Live music around Tampa Bay this weekend: Light the Wire, The Beths, local jazz and more
From indie rock and Americana to jazz and underground music, venues across Tampa Bay and Central Florida offer a varied lineup of live performances this weekend.

Florida Realtors are bankrolling the $18 million effort to pass property tax-cutting Amendment 3
A report shows that the campaign working to see Amendment 3 on the statewide ballot win approval in November is vastly outspending opponents of the measure. The campaign to fund the measure raised $18 million through Sept. 25. All of that financial support came from the Florida…

Viral bagel sensation Jeff’s Bagel Run opens in Brandon
Another bagel franchise has entered the chat. Central Florida-based Jeff’s Bagel Run is now open in the Brandon and Riverview area, bringing its viral breakfast experience to the neighborhood. The […]

Seminole adopts $36.6M budget, keeps tax rate flat

State investment bolsters Eckerd’s student rescue force
The $364,811 appropriation will upgrade boats and storm-damaged docks used by student volunteers who respond to hundreds of Tampa Bay maritime emergencies each year.

Do You Love The Indian & Thai Food In Our Area?
Our 2026 Reader Dining Survey & Contest continues, with FOUR more chances to win up to $200 in FREE dining at the restaurant of your choice anywhere in the Tampa […]

Largo radar plant expansion brings 100 new jobs
The expansion is expected to be completed this year, an RTX spokesperson said.