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Published September 30Tampa Police Make Arrest in Child Sexual Abuse Materials Investigation
Tampa Police Make Arrest in Child Sexual Abuse Materials Investigation Eddy D. Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:52 pm TAMPA, FL. (SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) - - Tampa Police arrested 20-year-old Rhett Vinson (white male, 12/07/2005) following an investigation into the online exploitation of…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 30DeSantis administration removes child vaccine exemptions based on ‘moral or ethical beliefs’
The DeSantis administration is backing off its push to make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children by eliminating from a proposed rule change “sincerely held moral or ethical belief(s)” from the reasons a parent could object to required vaccinations for…
'Carrie: The Musical' stirs a bloodbath in two separate productions
Rise Above Performing Arts and Manatee Performing Arts Center stage separate productions of a revised version of a musical that was once a Broadway flop.
The Highlands Current
Published September 30Clearwater to Receive $400K Grant
State provides money for education, sloop
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 30Fans on both sides of Tampa Bay are hyped for Rays’ playoff run
The Rays just wrapped one of their most successful seasons, capturing their first division crown since 2021.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 30Voter registration deadline for general election is October 5
The voter registration deadline for both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties is Oct. 5.
Pasco County Government News
Published September 30Pasco County Waives Residential Tire Disposal Fee
Pasco County takes another proactive step to protect our community from the mosquito-borne viral infection, dengue fever , by waiving residential tire disposal fees from October 1 through November 1 . Pasco County residents can bring up to four, old tires – no more than 36 inches…
Pinellas death from 'flesh-eating bacteria' reported by Florida health department
The victim was 50 to 54 years old and was listed in the health department's Vibrio database for the week of Sept. 13-19. It was the state's 22nd case and fifth death tied to the bacterial illness in 2026.
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published September 30The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Cooler weather may mean a hotter bite
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published September 30Belleair police chief: Amendment 3 cuts could mean fewer services
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 30Pinellas sheriff arrests two deputies after TCPalm reporter sends Flock inquires
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two deputies after identifying misuse of automated license plate readers (ALPRs). The agency didn’t catch it until a Florida reporter started asking questions.
WMNF 88.5
Published September 30The Scoop: Wed. Sep. 30, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
An unarmed man experiencing a mental health crisis was killed following a welfare check by two St. Pete officers.