In a video posted Tuesday morning, former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren says he will seek re-election.....Read More
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
New Hybrid PAC looks to help naturalized citizens, Muslim candidates run for federal office
A newly formed progressive hybrid Political Action Committee (PAC) is looking to support Muslim candidates and naturalized citizens who want to run for federal office.
The group, dubbed “Cavalry PAC,” was filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) last Monday.
Casa Gomez, Casa Marti set to revitalize gateway to Ybor
At the western gateway of the Ybor City Historic District, the rooftop terrace of Casa Gomez has a view of Ybor City’s cultural heritage and its future.
To the east, the fifth-floor future rooftop bar overlooks Jose Marti Park, the gated courtyard park paying tribute to Ybor’s Cuban heritage and the legendary revolutionary that has been the property of the Cuban government since 1956. Looking southwest, there’s the ambitious mixed-use redevelopment Gas Worx and, past that, downtown Tampa.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Air Pollution Precaution issued in Hillsborough County due to Ozone levels
An Air Pollution Precaution was issued Monday in Hillsborough County due to elevated Ozone levels, according to the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County.
The precaution is in effect immediately and will remain in effect until Wednesday, according to the notice.
The air quality could create problems for children, elderly people, and anyone with lung diseases or asthma, according to the release. Those in sensitive groups are asked to consider limiting activities outdoors.
Most coral reef areas experienced bleaching in past year
Coral reefs around the globe experienced a mass bleaching event in the past year as the ocean continues to heat, according to new research.
The impacted reefs include those in Florida, the Caribbean, parts of the Eastern Tropical Pacific like Costa Rica and Panama, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, parts of the South Pacific, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Aden, researchers said.
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Developer Darryl Shaw's vision for Ybor Harbor gets initial approval
The Ybor Harbor development project has received initial approval from Tampa City Council, with a few reservations.
It would be located on the Ybor Channel, a site once proposed for a baseball stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Live Updates: Jury selection begins in Trump hush money trial
Jury selection begins Monday in the first criminal trial in history involving a U.S. president.
Former President Donald Trump faces 34 charges of falsifying business records around purported efforts to cover up his alleged infidelity with an adult film actress during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump has pleaded not guilty and denied having the affair.
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Tampa residents participate in nationwide strike, call for Gaza ceasefire
A pro-Palestine rally wove its way through downtown Tampa on Monday morning. Demonstrators were answering a call from the National Strike for Gaza to protest U.S. involvement in the war.....Read More
Florida appeals court: Phone conversations with law enforcement can be recorded without their consent
A Florida appeals court has effectively opened a loophole in the state’s long-standing law against recording telephone conversations without the permission of both sides of the call, ruling that law enforcement officers performing their official duties can be secretly recorded because they have no expectation of privacy.....Read More
Rays’ stadium, development district to exceed initial cost estimates
A report from Florida TaxWatch raised concerns about the real cost of the project to the city and the county, which is estimated to be a total of $2.4 billion, not $600 million, when accounting for parking garages, infrastructure support and lost revenues.....Read More
Sunday, April 14, 2024
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DeSantis nixes local efforts to protect outdoor workers from FL’s brutal weather
Gov. Ron DeSantis has quietly signed into law a measure barring local governments from requiring employers to provide workers with basic protections like shade, accessible water, and breaks from the Florida’s scorching heat and humidity.....Read More
The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Biden administration rule that will soon go into effect.
The rule aims to close a loophole that has allowed tens of thousands of guns to be sold every year by unlicensed dealers who do not perform background checks to ensure the potential buyer is not legally prohibited from having a firearm. Gun rights groups are expected to fight it in court.
Indie Flea brings hundreds of Tampa Bay vendors to Ybor for its final market of the season
The Indie Flea brings together dozens of the best food vendors, makers, artists, florists, and more for a monthly market celebrating all things Tampa Bay. It’s the latest event to call 1920 Ybor (1920 E 7th Ave) home. The Indie Flea is free to attend and will be held on the second Sunday of each month. Make sure to follow Indie Flea on Instagram and its website for event announcements and future vendor opportunities.....Read More
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