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Tampa's Citi shooting Nov. 4: 360 deputies show up in massive law enforcement presence
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- Tampa's Citi shooting Nov. 4: 360 deputies show up in massive law enforcement presence
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- 0:08
- Date posted
- 53 minutes ago
- Description
- More than 360 Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the Citi shooting in Tampa Nov. 4. This video shows the scale of the response.
Full story here: https://bit.ly/4sOdXTQ
Story about how the shooter, Jacob Pearson, 35, of Orlando, unleashed terror over a $2,500 debt to Citi: https://tbtim.es/3WikbiG
Remembering the victim of the shooting, LeAnne Selman: https://tbtim.es/4zCKnDi
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- Florida’s midterm election results recap
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Florida’s midterm election brought major decisions for the Sunshine State, including the governor’s race, a U.S. Senate seat and the potential for a new St. Petersburg mayor.
Catch up on more local races: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/
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- Content warning: video of the moment Citibank shooter was stopped by hero security officer
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister identified the security officer who stopped the Citibank shooter in Tampa's Sabal Park complex Nov. 4 as John Fraley, and he described Fraley's actions as heroic.
The shooter, who killed Citibank employee Leanne Selman of Palm Harbor after being irate over a $2,500 debt, was 35-year-old Jacob Pearson of Orlando.
In this video you see security officer Fraley taking position in a men’s restroom and firing at Pearson from a hallway. The two exchanged shots, and Pearson was ultimately killed.
Read more here: https://tbtim.es/4kBWifT
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- Republicans capture most US House seats in Tampa Bay, but Castor wins
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Read more here: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/11/03/house-seats-tampa-bay-results-castor-luna/
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- Content warning: video of gunman in Citi shooting
- Runtime
- 0:08
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- In a video obtained by the Tampa Bay Times, the gunman who unleashed terror Nov. 4 stalks the Citi campus in Tampa’s Sabal Park area. We have edited this clip to avoid showing him shooting a victim on the ground. He appeared to have shot the victim at least five times.
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- Florida passed Amendment 3. What now?
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Read more here: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/11/04/florida-amendment-3-pass-what-does-it-mean-property-tax/
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- Byron Donalds wins, will become first Black governor in Florida history
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Read more here: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/11/03/florida-governor-results-jolly-donalds-winner/
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- Title
- Welch concedes to Crist in blowout St. Pete mayor’s race
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Read more here: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/11/03/st-pete-mayor-results-crist-welch/
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- Moody defends US Senate seat, beating Democratic challenger Nixon
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Read more here: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/11/03/florida-us-senate-results-moody-nixon-winner/
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- The moment the Rays’ won World Series Game 4
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- After the stroke of midnight in the earliest minutes of Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Tampa Bay Rays won Game 4 of the World Series via a walkoff RBI single from Ben Williamson. X user @GabeBHiggins may have summed up the vibe best by saying, in response to this video, “Give that sweet older couple free tix to Game 5.”
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- The moment the Rays won ALDS Game 2 against the Yankees
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The view from the upper deck at Tropicana Field on Oct. 5 as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees to win Game 2 of the 2026 ALDS against the Yankees. Prior to Rays’ fans perceptions of the Trop being packed with Yankees’ fans in the past, Rays fans well outnumbered New York fans this time. And for Game 3 at Yankee Stadium, you could even hear Rays’ cowbells.
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- Notice a lot of lightning in Tampa Bay this summer? Here’s what the data says
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- As a historic El Niño rages on, stormier days with more lightning are likely in Tampa Bay this fall and winter. And according to experts, there’s no obvious reason for the increase. The leap in lightning strikes comes as Florida leads the country in deaths caused by violent weather.
Break down the data: https://www.tampabay.com/news/weather/2026/10/27/lightning-tampa-florida-thunderstorms-elnino/
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- Title
- What’s our favorite Halloween candy?
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Halloween is right around the corner and you can only eat so much candy until you’re bursting from the seams.
That warrants the question… What candy is worth devouring?
From candy corn pumpkins to colorful skittles, the Times’ newsroom loves all types of treats.
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- Title
- Indulge our reporting behind Lost In Limbo: A Times Investigation
- Runtime
- 17:18
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Join Health reporter Lauren Peace and Data reporter Teghan Simonton as they breakdown their reporting process through the Times’ latest investigation:
https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2026/08/27/lost-in-limbo-hillsborough-hidden-foster-care/
And read 5 more things about this side-door foster system here:
https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2026/08/28/what-is-hidden-foster-care-hillsborough-florida/
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- 10 great cocktail programs in Tampa Bay
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- If you’re looking for a good cocktail, there is no shortage of options in Tampa Bay.
As our slice of Florida catches up to national cocktail trends like savory martinis and clarified sippers, it’s never been a better time to indulge in a highly crafted drink.
From reliable standbys like Mandarin Hide and Intermezzo or dazzling newcomers like Tanto and The Winfield, we’ve rounded up a list of local bars with stand out cocktail programs.
These places pull out all the stops, from housemade bitters and tinctures to specially crafted ice cubes to force carbonation and milk clarification, all in the pursuit of the perfect sip.
Check out the full list: https://www.tampabay.com/food/2026/10/28/best-cocktails-tampa-st-petersburg-top-drinks/
And let us know in the comments: Where do you like to go for a well-crafted cocktail?
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- Is there voter fraud in Florida?
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- How out of control is voter fraud in Florida?
After a yearslong crackdown by the state’s Office of Election Crimes and Security, Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration has rooted out around 100 allegedly fraudulent voters.
Is that a lot in the grand scheme? And why were these people arrested and prosecuted?
Columnist Stephanie Hayes takes a look at the numbers to make it make sense.
Read more: https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/10/02/voter-fraud-florida-desantis-uthmeier-felons/
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- They survived a hurricane in Tropicana Field. Now these rays are in the World Series outfield
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The World Series gives Tampa Bay an opportunity to educate baseball fans about our live rays. These animals have weathered their fair share of adversity, swimming at the Trop the night Hurricane Milton ripped the stadium's roof to shreds. Whether the Rays win or lose this week, these rays will still be here.
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- Title
- Tampa Bay voters could have a new congressional district
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Florida’s redistricting has reshaped congressional districts across Tampa Bay. But we’re outside the 10-year census cycle when districts are adjusted, so what changed? In the mid-decade redrawning of congressional maps, much of St. Pete and southern Pinellas County are now in District 16, while some of U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s Hillsborough constituents are now in GOP U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ district.
Read more of our political coverage at tampabay.com/news/florida-politics
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- Title
- How do you spot mosquitoes around your yard?
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Throughout Tampa Bay county officials are ramping up efforts against an unprecedented rise in cases of dengue fever.
Both state and local officials are testing people for dengue regularly.
Mosquito bites happen most often during ordinary activities close to home like dog walking and gardening. These were among the most frequent according to a recent study from the University of Florida.
We spoke with Gabriela Henderson from Hillsborough County Mosquito Management to get tips for helping limit the spread of dengue.
Learn more: https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2026/10/09/dengue-fever-cases-florida-hillsborough-tampa/
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- The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- This will be the Rays’ third trip to the World Series, as they seek their first championship in 29 seasons of play.
Read more here: https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/10/19/alcs-game-6-world-series-yandy-diaz-freddy-peralta-junior-caminero-richie-palacios-guardians/
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- Scenes from the USF Fire May 2
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Scenes from the USF Fire May 2.
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- Title
- Rays face tight stadium construction timeline. Are they on pace?
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- When Tampa and Hillsborough approved the Rays’ $2.3 billion stadium, the team promised swift construction. The owners said April 2029 would mark the opening of a ballpark. However, to meet that goal, local leaders said the Rays would need to break ground on the site at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry Campus in September 2026. It’s mid-October now, and construction has yet to begin — weeks are ticking by, and the Rays’ lease at Tropicana Field will be up after the 2028 season.
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/10/14/tampa-bay-rays-stadium-construction-timeline-open/
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- Warren Sapp leaves Tampa City Hall after police warning Sept. 17
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Warren Sapp leaves Tampa City Hall after police warning Sept. 17
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- Title
- Huge waves inside Hurricane Isaias
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- On October 9, 2026, NOAA and Saildrone intercepted Hurricane Isaias as it intensified to a Category 3 storm with two Saildrone USVs positioned in the Gulf of America. SD-1045, positioned approximately 150 nm south of Pensacola, FL, intercepted the storm from the northern edge and passed directly through the eye of the storm. SD-1057, positioned approximately 170 nm west of Sarasota, FL, intercepted the eastern edge of the storm.
Please credit Courtesy Saildrone and NOAA. Saildrone and NOAA logos must remain on all assets. Any use or modification is subject to Saildrone and NOAA's prior express permission.
Copyright 2026 Saildrone. All Rights Reserved.
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- A view inside Hurricane Isaias.
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- On October 9, 2026, NOAA and Saildrone intercepted Hurricane Isaias as it intensified to a Category 3 storm with two Saildrone USVs positioned in the Gulf of America. SD-1045, positioned approximately 150 nm south of Pensacola, FL, intercepted the storm from the northern edge and passed directly through the eye of the storm. SD-1057, positioned approximately 170 nm west of Sarasota, FL, intercepted the eastern edge of the storm.
Please credit Courtesy Saildrone and NOAA. Saildrone and NOAA logos must remain on all assets. Any use or modification is subject to Saildrone and NOAA's prior express permission.
Copyright 2026 Saildrone. All Rights Reserved.
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- Sophia is the Tampa Bay Times newsroom dog
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- And she is all-in on the pickleball craze.
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- What will be Isaias’ impact in Tampa Bay?
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Isaias is the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, and it formed the latest any first Atlantic hurricane ever has.
It's expected to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday night or early Saturday morning.
But what will be its effect on Tampa Bay?
Read more here: https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2026/10/08/hurricane-isaias-florida-gulf-coast-pensacola/
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- New bus route from St. Pete to TPA starts Sunday. What to know — for now
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- In July, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority announced a new bus route that would take travelers to Tampa International Airport in an effort to avoid congestion. The route began service this week, but depending on the results of November’s election, it might not have a long life.
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/2026/10/01/st-pete-tampa-airport-new-bus-route/
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- Title
- He’s blind, and he’s called Rays baseball on the radio for 3 decades
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Enrique Oliu, born blind, has called Rays baseball for the team's entire 29-season existence.
Despite only being able to perceive light, he's adept at describing plays that, to the average observer, occur silently.
The sound of the ball on the ground, the silence as the throw travels across the diamond, the slight thump as it lands in the first basemen’s glove, the ensuing cheers, rattling cowbells and stadium sound effects.
It all guides him.
Read more: https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/10/03/enrique-oliu-rays-radio-blind-color-commentator/
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- Title
- Brightline is filing for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection. What does that mean for Tampa?
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Brightline promised to connect Tampa to Orlando with its high-speed rail service. Now, some of its parent companies are filing for bankruptcy. What does that mean for a potential Tampa station?
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/2026/09/25/brightline-bankruptcy-filing-tampa-station/
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- Title
- 2026 Florida election candidates: Midterm voter guide
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Are you ready to vote?
Whether you’re filling out your ballot at home or voting at the polls by Nov. 3, see where each Florida candidate stands on the issues that matter to you in our voter guide.
Our reporters surveyed 90 major candidates running for office across the state and Tampa Bay.
How do they feel about the property tax amendment? Data centers? The Rays stadium deal?
It’s all in our guide — at tampabay.com/voterguide
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- How do you even review a concert?
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- 1 month ago
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- Ever wonder what it’s like to be a music journalist?
Whether it’s Bruno Mars coming back to Tampa after almost a decade or the rise of up-and-coming stars like Doechii and Chappell Roan, reporting on music is ever evolving.
Go behind the scenes with culture and nostalgia reporter Gabrielle Calise as she explains what goes into covering the hottest concerts coming to Tampa Bay.
Read Calise’s latest review: https://www.tampabay.com/culture/entertainment/music/music-reviews/2026/09/13/bruno-mars-tampa-concert-review-romantic-tour-tickets-raymond-james-stadium/
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- Help the Times find answers about an $83M land deal
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- Remember when Florida bought 4 acres of land from a wealthy campaign donor in Destin last year using $83 million of taxpayer money?
We do, and we’re still looking for answers about how the deal materialized.
For months, we’ve been fighting with the office of Attorney General James Uthmeier to obtain public records.
Staff there recently told us that the documents we’re seeking will cost $2,000.
We’re committed to pursuing this story about what happened behind closed doors with the public’s money.
Help us hold state leaders accountable and keep the community informed by donating to the Times Journalism Fund: https://secure.tampabay.com/forms/journalismfund/?utm_campaign=donate&utm_source=social&utm_medium=publicRecords
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- All 3 Florida amendments on the 2026 ballot, explained
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- 1 month ago
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- Trying to make sense of the amendments on this year's ballot? The three proposals, if adopted, would amend Florida’s constitution to change how the state collects taxes and budgets its money. Here’s what to know before you vote:
Read the full story: www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/09/24/florida-amendment-explained-property-tax-what-to-know/
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- Title
- Peek behind the judging of the drawing contest featuring Waddles, Tampa Bay's celebrity pig
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- 1 month ago
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- Nearly 80 Tampa Bay youngsters entered the Times’ first-ever drawing contest.
From crayon, watercolor to stickers and googly eyes. Waddles was depicted in many creative ways.
Some artists gave the pig a voice, another gave him an umbrella, to shield his pale skin.
Seven Tampa Bay Times’ staffers judged the contents, one of the most fun work meetings in recent memory.
Read and see more of the art here: https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/arts/2026/09/08/see-who-won-drawing-contest-depicting-waddles-tampa-bays-celebrity-pig/
Thumbnail 🎨: Zelda Jenks, 9.
Intro 📸: Luis Santana, Douglas R. Clifford / Tampa Bay Times & Courtesy of Claudine Hernandez
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- This Tampa lab is 3D printing organs to improve health outcomes
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- 2 months ago
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- Physical modeling, better known as 3D printing, is transforming medicine in Tampa Bay. Tampa General Hospital and USF Health partnered to help doctors practice complex surgeries with patient-specific organ replicas — and can fully recreate a transplant patient’s heart in shape, size and texture. Can you imagine holding a copy of your own heart in your hands?
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2026/09/10/this-tampa-lab-is-3d-printing-organs-goal-is-improve-health-outcomes/
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- Make It Make Sense: How Florida political action committees move money
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- 1:14
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- 2 months ago
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- Friends of this, friends of that, bigger, better, bolder.
What does it all mean?
In the thick of election season, it's key to know where candidates are getting their money.
In this installment of Make It Make Sense, columnist Stephanie Hayes explains what a political action committee is.
Read more: https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/08/07/florida-pac-ai-data-center-byron-donalds/
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- Title
- Dengue fever is spreading. Here’s how to avoid it.
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- 1:18
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- 2 months ago
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- For the first time in almost a century, dengue fever cases are cropping up from backyards across Tampa Bay. There’s been 65 reported cases in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties this year. Here’s what to know about preventing spread of the disease:
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2026/09/09/mosquitoes-dengue-fever-outbreak-tips/
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- St. Pete couple have lived 40 years without AC even as temps climb. How do they do it?
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- 2 months ago
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- Sheila and John Stewart, both 71, have lived in their St. Petersburg home for 42 years.
The house was built a century ago with Florida’s sweltering heat in mind.
In its 100 years, it has never had air conditioning, save for rarely used window units for guests or on the hottest nights of the year.
To go without AC is rare in Florida — and often not a choice. But the Stewarts have largely done so for decades, despite a warming climate and their aging bodies. The couple has done the calculus and found that getting air conditioning now is simply not worth it.
The choice to go without is part cost, part belief and part lifestyle:
www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2026/09/05/ac-stpete-climate-change-weather-temps/
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- All eyes are on Tampa’s Westshore as two major redevelopment deals move forward
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- 2 months ago
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- It’s the end of WestShore Plaza as we know it. Developers bought the 52-acre property for $135 million, and the mall is slated for demolition.
Local leaders want the Westshore area to evolve from office space into a mixed-use neighborhood inspired by familiar areas like Midtown, Water Street and Armature Works.
We dove into Westshore’s history to provide a glimpse to where it’s headed.
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2026/08/28/westshore-plaza-rays-stadium-hcc-midtown-redevelopment/
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- Hillsborough’s foster agency says it keeps families intact. It separated hundreds off the books
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- 1:23
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- 2 months ago
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- It felt like an ultimatum: Agree to relatives taking custody of your children or lose them to foster care.
That’s what parents across 11 different cases in Hillsborough County told us happened to them.
The Children’s Network of Hillsborough, which handles foster care in the county, celebrates keeping families intact. In more than 300 cases over four years, it used “temporary custody transfers” to remove children from their parents’ care.
The agency says it’s a voluntary process that’s better for kids who might otherwise go into foster care. And that it gives parents a chance to fix problems and get their kids back.
But a first-of-its-kind Times analysis of court records found such reunions are rare.
One mom told us the process felt like “legal kidnapping.”
Read more: https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2026/08/27/lost-in-limbo-hillsborough-hidden-foster-care/
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- Distrust of Flock cameras grows in Tampa Bay as cops limit transparency
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A protest movement against the hundreds of Flock cameras in the Tampa Bay region is rapidly growing amid reports of police abuses and questions about the reach of law enforcement surveillance. The Times surveyed 21 local law enforcement agencies, but only eight fully responded. Learn more about how the cameras track Tampa Bay drivers and people:
Read the full investigation: https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/08/22/flock-camera-surveillance-license-plate-police-florida-backlash/
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- Make It Make Sense: What are charter schools?
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- 1:26
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- 2 months ago
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- Charter schools aren’t going anywhere soon. Across Florida, attendance has grown by more than 50% over the past decade.
But can the average parent confidently explain what charter schools are? Are they public? Are they private? Are they for profit? And who is keeping tabs on quality?
In this installment of Make It Make Sense, columnist Stephanie Hayes turns to reporter Jeffrey S. Solochek to school us on this misunderstood category of Florida education.
Read more: https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/08/26/what-are-charter-schools-florida-tax-voucher-private/
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- We rode around Tampa in a Tesla Robotaxi. Here’s what we learned.
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- 1:21
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- 3 months ago
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- Elon Musk says driverless cars will make getting behind the wheel a thing of the past. Times reporter Camila Jose Gomez hopped in a driverless car in Tampa to put his thinking to the test. Will these cars become as commonplace as he says?
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2026/08/13/tampa-tesla-robotaxi-ride/
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- Title
- 10 Tampa Bay restaurants that closed this summer
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- 1:18
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- 3 months ago
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- The summer months are typically slower for Tampa Bay restaurants, with seasonal swings and a heavy reliance on tourism. But this summer has felt especially difficult as customers and business owners alike face surging gas prices, rising insurance costs and an inflation rate that hit a three-year high. We created a list of local favorites that have shuttered their doors in recent months.
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/food/food-news/2026/08/19/restaurants-closed-tampa-st-petersburg-summer/
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- Title
- As Pinellas considers defunding 2 parks, residents plead for alternatives
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Two beloved Pinellas County nature preserves could lose funding in 2027. Weedon Island and Shell Key preserves total nearly 5,000 acres of culturally and ecologically significant land. Both are state-owned and county operated, but the upcoming county budget may prioritize county-owned parks.
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2026/08/11/pinellas-weedon-island-shell-key-parks-funding-budget/
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- What is flesh-eating bacteria?
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- 1:38
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- 3 months ago
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- It’s summer, which means Florida’s waters are warm and full of beachgoers splashing around.
But… is the water also full of flesh-eating bacteria?
In this installment of Make It Make Sense, columnist Stephanie Hayes turns to reporter Abby DiSalvo to unpack this phenomenon in the state, where health officials have reported 14 cases of one such infection this year.
Read more: https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/08/12/what-is-flesh-eating-bacteria-florida-necrotizing-fasciitis/
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- Title
- Florida is executing prisoners at a rapid clip. How did we get here?
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Dominick Occhicone became the 12th inmate to die by lethal injection in the state this year.
He’s also the oldest person put to death since the state resumed capital punishment in 1979.
The 80-year-old died five hours after James Duckett was put to death in the same room.
Reporters Alexa Coultoff and Nakylah Carter on July 28 witnessed the state carry out its first back-to-back execution since 1964.
Breaking another record amid an unprecedented rise in executions.
Read more: https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/08/06/florida-desantis-death-penalty-executions-capital-punishment/
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- Florida judge rules property tax amendment misleading, orders rewrite
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- 1:26
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- 3 months ago
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- The property tax amendment will appear on the November ballot, but Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will have to rewrite the proposal Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed for. A Tallahassee judge ruled that the amendment’s ballot summary wasn't written clear and neutral, which state law requires.
Read the full story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/08/04/florida-property-tax-amendment-judge-lawsuit-rewrite-desantis/
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- Title
- What’s it like to walk across the Howard Frankland Bridge’s new trail?
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Join our reporters Ashley Borja, Divya Kumar and Nakylah Carter on their trek across the Howard Frankland Bridge.
In late May, the Florida Department of Transportation opened a new pedestrian and cycling trail across the bridge, which connects Tampa and St. Petersburg.
The trail stretches seven miles along the southbound side, joining many waterside walkways in the Tampa Bay area like Tampa’s Bayshore Boulevard and Riverwalk, and the Courtney Campbell Trail.
Read more: https://www.tampabay.com/culture/2026/08/04/howard-frankland-pedestrian-biking-trail-interstate-275-experience/
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