News across Tampa Bay

SPLC joins call for early voting site in South St. Pete
SPLC is joining nearly 50 churches and civil rights groups who signed a letter in March asking for early voting in the Childs Park neighborhood of South St. Petersburg.

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.

Where Are They Now? Chef Guiliano Hazan on Italian Cooking
Dalia visited Giuliano at his home in June 2024, and she returned for another conversation at his kitchen table in June of 2026.

Where Are They Now? Chef Giuliano Hazan on Italian Cooking
Dalia visited Giuliano at his home in June 2024, and she returned for another conversation at his kitchen table in June of 2026.

Finding my place through friendship and inclusion
Finding Friendship, Confidence and a Place to Belong Getting involved and participating with certain groups has taught me to be open and keep connections with the community. In the beginning, I found it very challenging to make friends. When I participate in organizations like…

Duke Energy grants $326,500 to Florida organizations
Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation have granted a collective $326,500 to 27 organizations in Florida. Entities that benefited in the Greater Tampa Bay area include the City of Clearwater ($16,000), the City of Treasure Island ($5,000) and the Greater St. Petersburg Area…

USF Bulls lose for the first time under Brian Hartline, 17-13 to Temple
South Florida drops to 4-1 after the Owls' quarterback sprints 34 yards for the go-ahead score to cap a 96-yard drive late in the game. The coach says the team couldn't overcome "self-inflicted" damage.

North Pasco Sports Notebook: PHSC Cross Country Teams Continue Strong Seasons
The Pasco-Hernando State College men’s and women’s cross teams each are having strong seasons and the latest example of that came Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in the On Twilight at […]

Seniors Shine as Eagles Strike Cobras By 30
SPRING HILL – On Friday, the Hudson Cobras (0-6) came to town seeking their first win of the season, but the Springstead Eagles (3-3) parlayed an explosive offense and an […]

High School Football Score Roundup 10/2/2026
Nature Coast Tech (5-1) 16-13 South Sumter (5-2) Springstead (3-3) 36-6 Hudson (0-6) Sunlake (3-3) 14-10 Weeki Wachee (0-6) Central (2-4) 44-0 South Marion (0-6) Hernando High (Bye Week) Pasco […]

Nature Coast Slips Past South Sumter 16-13 Following Late Score and Missed Field Goal
BROOKSVILLE — After a close loss to Tampa Catholic earlier in the season, Nature Coast football coach Chris Hawley heard the whispers from his critics. “Some people were saying Nature […]

Crooked Cup Cafe opens in St. Pete
Crooked Cup Cafe, at 4130 5th Avenue N., officially opened Sept. 23. The coffee shop is located in the Central Oak Park neighborhood.