Bill to rename FIU-adjacent road in Miami-Dade after Charlie Kirk advances to House floor
Legislation honoring late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a roadway designation outside of Florida International University (FIU) is…
The Scoop: Thurs. Jan. 22, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A Florida House panel approves a controversial education bill A House panel approved an education bill that requires…
Bill creating ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’ advances in Florida Senate
The Old Florida State Capitol, now a museum, with the new Capitol in the background. By Roberto Galan…
Here are the Top 10 political stories from Tampa Bay in 2025
Let’s get one thing clear: 2025 was, thankfully, NOT 2024. Along with the rest of the state, the…
Tampa Bay’s biggest stories of 2025
In 2025, the most read stories on Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s website illustrate a readership extremely interested in…
New Florida bill would allow professors, TAs to open carry on campus
Credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock Florida professors, university faculty, and teaching assistants could soon be able to openly…
The Scoop: Thurs. Dec. 11, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The law requires a person to stay at the scene and call for help if they are involved…
‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s why
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A bill bringing a special day of observation for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk just…
The Scoop: Tues. Dec. 9, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
DeSantis designates CAIR as a “foreign terrorist organization” Governor DeSantis has called one of the largest Muslim civil…
Kevin Steele eyes early January launch for Florida CFO campaign kickoff in Tampa
Rep. Kevin Steele is preparing to enter the race for Florida CFO with a campaign kickoff targeted for…
Florida school board member rejects state pressure to control speech
The big story: Since becoming Florida education commissioner, Anastasios Kamoutsas has focused much attention and ire on the…
Another Freeze Warning in effect, Toddler death investigation
November 11th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia,…