‘No turning back’: Tampa City Council eyes Aug. 27 date for revised Rays ballpark framework
The Tampa City Council could take up a revised framework for the Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal as…
Florida maps make congressional districts less compact. Here’s how much
In addition to splitting Black neighborhoods and lumping disparate cities together, Florida’s new congressional map does something else:…
Teen arrested in Tampa ‘takeover’ apologizes before City Council as family urges understanding
A Tampa teenager arrested during last weekend’s chaotic “teen takeover” at Curtis Hixon Park publicly apologized before city…
Tampa leaders, WWE star Titus O’Neil promote alternative event for young people amid ‘teen takeover’ trend
The Brief Tampa police say they are preparing for two possible “teen takeover” events planned in Tampa this…
Jane Castor delivers State of the City address
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor made some deliberate choices during her State of the City address, where she avoided…
Tampa civil rights advocate shares memories of meeting Dr. Martin Luther King: ‘He was dynamic’
The Brief At 98 years old, Queen Miller still remembers when she met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
Tampa Bay’s barbecue tradition sizzles at these 12 Black-owned spots
Oak smoke saturates decades of family tradition in Tampa Bay’s barbecue scene. All over the area, stacks push…
Tampa gets no offers on sale of downtown police headquarters
No one wants to buy Big Blue. Tampa’s aging police headquarters, a boxy blue building in the heart…
One of Tampa’s most popular food influencers is running for mayor
On a cold and blustery Saturday in January, one of Tampa Bay’s most widely followed food influencers was…
Tampa parks employee honored as Buccaneers’ 2025 change maker
TAMPA, Fla. (WFTS) — Jamal Jefferson has spent more than a decade transforming young lives through Tampa’s parks…
In East Tampa, baked spaghetti and fried catfish offer a twist on Southern food
At M&R Cafe, you can find oxtails, fried chicken and sweet potato muffins. But a unique Southern pairing…
Tampa will get new election maps in 2026. Here’s what could change.
As the cost of living climbs, residents are moving in, out and across Tampa. That’s why the Hillsborough…