News across Tampa Bay
Monday is the deadline to register to vote in Florida's general election. What you need to know
There are several ways to register: online, by mail or in person.
In search of accountability in the Hope Florida saga, and SpaceX launches
A grand jury investigation into Hope Florida and a $10 million Medicaid misappropriation left Floridians with plenty of questions. Many remained unanswered. One of the reporters who broke the story does his best.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published October 01Florida Dept. of Education looks to restrict religious head coverings for employees
The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts. In a draft sent to employees and obtained by the News Service of Florida, the DOE would require approval for head…
Spooky, sparkly and artsy: Your Tampa Bay weekend event list
Spooky season is officially here, but scares aren't the only thing on the calendar. This weekend, you can dance under a disco ball, explore a horror convention, get creative with watercolor and celebrate the arts around Tampa Bay.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published October 01Pinellas County sheriff defends license plate readers after announcing arrests of two officers accused of abusing license plate readers
Local law enforcement agencies in Florida were required to remove Flock-style license plate readers on state-owned land and right-of-ways on Wednesday. Those actions were required after Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed concern about data privacy and misuse of that technology last…
Eye on Gulfport: September 24-30 Gulfport Police Weekly Activity Report
Rather than a traditional police blotter, GPD sent us a sampling of services the police provided in Gulfport from September 24-30.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published October 01Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell calls for IRS investigation into Hope Florida scandal
Top Democrats in the Florida House are demanding the Internal Revenue Service open an investigation into whether the Hope Florida Foundation and two social welfare organizations that received money from it properly reported the funds to the IRS and, moreover, whether any of the…
Pasco County Government News
Published October 01Pasco County Public Meeting & Hearing Schedule – October
The Pasco Board of County Commissioners (BCC) announces the public meeting and hearing schedule for October 2026 . Meetings are open to the public and will be streamed online and broadcast live on Pasco Television . We invite you to take part in these meetings in-person or…
League of Women Voters Explains 2026 Florida Ballot Amendments
League of Women Voters explains three 2026 Florida ballot amendments on state reserves, agricultural taxes, homestead exemptions, and local budgets.
New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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Published October 01Florida faces bigger role in wetland protection after federal changes
Federal wetland changes are giving Florida and local governments a larger role in decisions that affect drinking water, flooding, development, and water quality.
Florida announces Oct. 8 hearing on plan to end rules for 4 vaccines
As part of the state surgeon general's push for "medical freedom," Florida wants to change rules that require four vaccines for schools, daycare and adult education programs.