Tampa Bay Times

113 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Columnist Reflects on Tampa's WestShore Plaza Before Its Demolition · A column reflects on the impending loss of Tampa's WestShore Plaza.
• Florida immigration contracts quietly surged to $1.4B in disaster dollars · Florida's immigration contracts surged to $1.4B, with most amendments not posted to transparency website.
• Florida Lawmakers Demand Reform of Hillsborough's 'Hidden Foster System' · Florida leaders urge reforms after investigation reveals coerced custody agreements in Hillsborough County.
• Tampa Council Questions $100M South Tampa Flood Project Before Final Vote · Tampa City Council members question the necessity and cost of a proposed $100 million flood mitigation project in South Tampa ahead of a final vote.
• USF Bulls pursue championship heights with new leadership · Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks are leading USF athletics toward unprecedented success.
• Pinellas County Commissioner Announces Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis · A Pinellas County commissioner publicly announced he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
• Duke Energy Warns St. Petersburg of $4B Grid Split Cost · Duke Energy states separating its grid from St. Petersburg could cost the city $4 billion.
• Small Plane Crashes Near US 301 in Hillsborough · Authorities report a small plane crash near US 301 in Hillsborough.
• Florida Man Sentenced to Prison at 16 to Be Released at 59 · A Florida man sentenced to prison for a murder at age 16 will be released at age 59.
• Urges repeal of Jones Act after waiver allows foreign tanker oil at Port Tampa Bay · Skylar Zander urges Congress to repeal Jones Act after waiver allowed oil tanker to dock at Port Tampa Bay.
• After RFK visit, board members seek new policy to keep politics out of schools · School board members seek a new policy to keep politics out of schools after a visit by RFK.
• Hermine Storm Triggers Sewage Crisis in St. Petersburg · Hurricane Hermine caused a sewage overflow crisis in St. Petersburg ten years ago.
• Voting Rights Groups Sue to Block Florida's SAVE Act · Voting rights organizations filed a lawsuit to challenge Florida's SAVE Act.
• Tampa Bay Labor Day closures require subscriber access · The Tampa Bay Times lists Labor Day closures but requires a subscription to view details.
• New Hillsborough School Named After Former District Leader · A new school in Wimauma will carry the name of a former Hillsborough district leader.
• Pasco County Schools to Review Building Usage Following Enrollment Decline · Pasco County schools face declining enrollment and will conduct a long-term review of building use.
• South Tampa Flooding: $100M City Project Aims to Fix Streets · South Tampa residents face recurring flooding as the city launches a $100M infrastructure project to address drainage issues.
• Florida Leaders Must Prepare for Hurricane Season · State leaders urged to ensure resilience as hurricane season peaks.
• Tiger Woods to change not guilty plea in Florida DUI case · Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case in Florida.
• Pinellas Residents Voice Concerns Over Immigration Detentions · Local residents in Pinellas express worries regarding immigration detention practices.
• Tampa teen murder trial pits revenge plot against self-defense claim · A Tampa, Florida murder trial features conflicting prosecution and defense narratives of revenge versus self-defense for a teenage defendant.
• Florida House Speaker open to changes after Hope Florida grand jury report · Hope Florida grand jury recommended legislative changes in a leaked report, and House Speaker Sam Garrison is open to acting on them.
• Internal Poll Suggests Democrats Could Defeat Luna in 2026 · A new internal poll indicates Democrats have a viable path to unseat Anna Paulina Luna in the 2026 election.
• Waymo launches driverless car service in Tampa · Waymo officially begins its autonomous vehicle service in Tampa today.
• Hurricane Dolly Remnants Head to Florida as Edouard Strengthens · Remnants of Hurricane Dolly move toward Florida while a new storm, Edouard, intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Florida teacher morale dips, remains mid-pack nationally, survey finds · EdWeek survey finds Florida teacher morale declined but stays mid-pack nationally.
• Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Deal Approved; Future Plans Unclear · Local officials approved the new stadium deal for the Tampa Bay Rays, but next steps remain to be determined.
• Florida Proposes AI Protections Against Trump's Likeness Abuse · Florida Rep. Byron Donalds proposes strict AI regulations to protect citizens from malicious manipulation, citing President Trump's past use of opponents' likenesses.
• Florida DOT bans Flock cameras on state roadways · Florida Department of Transportation blocks Flock cameras on state roadways
• Cubans in Florida Deported to Africa · Residents of Cuban origin living in Florida face deportation to African nations.