News across Tampa Bay
New Florida Department of Law Enforcement commissioner is a familiar face
Former immigration czar Larry Keefe replaces Mark Glass at FDLE.
Fans on both sides of Tampa Bay are hyped for the Rays' playoff run
The Rays open the AL Division Series on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Excitement is building in the area, but the hype in Tampa isn't only because the team has eyes on a World Series title.
Amendment 3 passage would cost local governments $12 billion a year, tax policy group says
Amendment 3 would increase the homestead tax exemption for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.
Pinellas County waives tire disposal fees to help control mosquitos carrying dengue fever
Pinellas County officials say getting rid of empty tires could eliminate breeding sites for mosquitoes — so they're waiving collection fees through Oct. 30.
Taste of the Beaches: $10 Bites and Drinks at 50 Restaurants
Taste of the Beaches runs Oct. 3-11 with 50 restaurants. Trade a $10 ticket for a featured dish or drink and support Habitat for Humanity.
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Published September 30SOTD 9/30/26: Happy Birthday by Black Country, New Road
The WMNF Song of the Day for September 30, 2026 is “Happy Birthday” by Black Country, New Road Black Country, New Road has made a massive splash in the indie world with their intense, genre-fluid mix of post-punk, theatrical, experimental and orchestral folk/rock. Written and…
The Hernando Sun
Published September 30Convicted sex offender gets eight-year sentence
A convicted sex offender has received an eight-year prison sentence stemming from his arrest by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office in 2024. Aaron David Randall, 35, was convicted of two […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 30Pasco firefighters honored for saving heatstroke victim
Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 24 in Dade City received a special visit on Monday morning and several firefighters were honored for a save made last year. Nicholas DeSanctis, 23, […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 30Smoke causes evacuation at local nursing home
On Monday afternoon, Brooksville Healthcare Center, a nursing home located at 1114 Chatman Boulevard, had to be evacuated due to smoke in the building. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded just […]
Neighborhood News
Published September 29Public Invited To The Wesley Chapel Warlock House’s Family ‘Spookfest’
The Grounds Of The Late Local Artist Lewis VanDercar’s Home Will Host The ‘Spookfest’ On Oct. 3; Tours To Continue All Month Unless you live in Wesley Chapel’s Quail Hollow […]
How AI-powered bungling by Florida cops cost a father his freedom and $45,000
The 38-year-old man's case is among a string of wrongful arrests linked to faulty use of facial recognition and a lack of investigative rigor.
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published September 29