‘Businesses will not survive’: Tampa’s $92.7M flood project faces pushback from Bill Carlson, SoHo businesses
A week after helping reshape a Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal that had appeared politically stuck, Tampa City…
‘It’s beyond frustrating’: Jane Castor scoffs at Tampa City Council for blocking Rays land-use review
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor sharply criticized the City Council after members blocked a land-use amendment needed to advance…
Tampa City Council faces off in friendly karaoke competition
The Brief Tampa City Council members traded their usual suits and city business for a friendly karaoke competition…
Tampa City Council re-elects Alan Clendenin as Chair, signaling stability after last year’s fiasco
Alan Clendenin will continue to wield the gavel as Chair of the Tampa City Council after members voted…
Naya Young files for re-election to Tampa City Council after underdog Special Election victory
Tampa City Council member Naya Young filed for re-election this week to her District 5 seat after she…
Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young files for re-election
Nick Brocks (L) and Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young outside the Frederick B. Karl County Center in Tampa,…
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…
In Tampa, Ruth’s List trains the next wave of women candidates
From left: Hillsborough County School Board member Nadia Combs, Pinellas County School Board member Caprice Edmond, Hillsborough County…
‘Tampacrat’ karaoke — the fun side of Tampa City Council you didn’t know existed
In case you’ve been sleeping for the past several weeks, you’re well aware that the federal government is,…
Newly Elected Naya Young Starts Journey on Tampa City Council
Newly elected Naya Young started her journey on the Tampa City Council. Councilwoman Naya Young, who represents District…
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 10.26.25
It’s been a frightful season for the Miami Dolphins. But on Halloween, fans finally got a treat. After…