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Published September 25As the country celebrates 250, The Dalí examines one of the artist’s greatest muses: America
Salvador Dalí is one of the greatest sons of Spain, but he’s also celebrated for his passion for the United States. His time in America shaped a new stage of […]
City of Tampa
Published September 25City leaders to honor fallen TPD officer who was killed 77 years ago
City leaders to honor fallen TPD officer who was killed 77 years ago Tony D. Fri, 09/25/2026 - 12:32 pm Officer Morris Lopez was killed in 1949 while on foot patrol. Honoring Fallen Tampa Police Officer A Tampa police officer who was killed 77 years ago protecting a young…
City of Tampa
Published September 25Tampa Police Conduct Death Investigation
Tampa Police Conduct Death Investigation Verliz W. Fri, 09/25/2026 - 10:06 am TAMPA, FL. (September 25, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department is conducting a death investigation on the 2200 block of N Harold Ave. Just before 3:30 a.m., officers responded to the residence…
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 25Tampa Convention Center nominated for award
The Tampa Convention Center has been officially nominated for the 2026 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award. According to a prepared statement, the “award recognizes top venues across 16 Southern states and Washington D.C. that deliver exceptional service, professionalism and…
City of Tampa
Published September 25Voting Is Open! Tampa Convention Center Up for Readers' Choice Award
Voting Is Open! Tampa Convention Center Up for Readers' Choice Award Tony D. Fri, 09/25/2026 - 08:02 am Voting is open from now until October 4 for the ConventionSouth Readers' Choice Award Voting Now Open! Tampa Convention Center Up for 2nd Consecutive Readers' Choice Award The…
FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida 'grand conspiracy' probe
The subpoenas issued this month require the FBI employees to testify in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the Justice Department pursues an ill-defined theory of a “deep state” conspiracy to deprive Trump of his civil rights and keep him from power.
Florida authorities arrest NC State's ex-head trainer accused of sex abuse of Wolfpack male athletes
Authorities in Florida arrested Robert M. Murphy Jr. on charges of sexually abusing former Wolfpack male athletes under the guise of treatment. He was being held on out-of-state fugitive warrants from North Carolina.
Florida AG Uthmeier alleges insulin price collusion in lawsuit against drugmakers, PBMs
According to the complaint, defendants benefited financially after manufacturers inflated prices for insulin and related meds, then paid rebates to PBMs in exchange for preferred formulary placement.
An investigation revealed a foster care 'side door' that keeps children separated from their parents
Tampa Bay Times reporters Lauren Peace and Teghan Simonton detail their findings in "Lost in Limbo," which was published in August and has had additional follow-up reporting.
Florida scientists are raising funds to rapidly respond to invasive plant pests and diseases
As the continuously warming climate allows plant pests and diseases to spread further and wider, a researcher says Florida gets about one new pest or plant disease every month.
Education commissioner tells districts to remove sexually explicit books before parents complain
Commissioner Henry Mack wants school districts to cross-check the DOE’s official list of removed books with their own list of instructional materials and library books for review.
Florida officials announce indictments of 20 people on voting fraud charges
Gov. Ron DeSantis also announced the creation of a new national group of election officials, with the aim of installing Florida’s legal changes designed to prevent voter fraud and crack down on those who vote illegally.