News in Tampa

The Sun Rises In A 2-1 Victory Over Fort Lauderdale
By Erica Woolridge The lights may have gone out, but the Tampa Bay Sun found a way to shine. In its 2026 home opener, Tampa Bay Sun Football Club managed to secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over instate rival Fort Lauderdale United FC on September 12 at Suncoast Credit…

How Jefferson High School prepares students for Tampa's booming hospitality industry
In partnership with Visit Tampa Bay, the program equips students to learn skills to work in a variety of jobs under the hospitality umbrella.

How will Rays stadium construction affect Hillsborough College students?
When the Tampa Bay Rays begin work on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus, classes will move to a temporary hub called The Nest.

Candidates to replace Vern Buchanan in Congress spar in an online forum
The candidates vying for Congressional District 16 - held for the past two decades by Vern Buchanan - took part in an online debate Wednesday.

Weekend spotlight: Jazzmen Brecker and Valdés; the DLs
The Catalyst’s every-Thursday guide to bay area entertainment and the arts.

$1,000 hurricane tax? Fact-checking claims about Jolly's proposal for Florida homeowners insurance
Jolly rejects the ad, saying his plan to move hurricane wind coverage from private insurance to a state fund will cut premiums by 60% to 70%.

Get Lightning Tickets for under $20, and seven other area discounts for USF Students
There’s a never-ending list of fun and exciting things to do in Tampa, but that list can feel a lot more limited when you’re on a college budget. Luckily, some […]

WLRN Economy Summit: David Jolly proposes state-backed disaster insurance, opposes Amendment 3
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly lays out his plans to make Florida more affordable, tackle rising property insurance premiums and his opposition to Amendment 3.

WLRN Economy Summit: Byron Donalds on making Florida more affordable, Amendment 3 support
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds lays out plans to make Florida more affordable, tackle rising property insurance premiums and why he backs Amendment 3.

UTampa removes policy banning student involvement in 'unrecognized groups'
The controversial policy, which has since been removed from the University of Tampa's website, restricted participation in groups that are not recognized by the school.

Poring over the Amendment 3 property tax measure, and a dengue update
One thing all Florida voters will get to decide on Nov. 3: Whether to reduce property taxes. On this episode, we examine the possible effect on fire rescue services and community growth planning.

Above average rainfall and higher temperatures expected across Florida this Fall
Rainfall in Florida Fall is usually highest throughout October and lowest throughout November. Tampa will stay dry in October and November.