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Countywide Hillsborough commission seats will soon become a memory

Hillsborough County voters approved expanding the county commission to nine seats. This eliminated the at-large districts elected by every voter in the area. But the two new board members will get to serve only an abbreviated term. Neil Manimala and Aileen Rodriguez will be Hillsborough's newest commissioners. But they will...

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d
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Dazzling ‘Season Spectacular’ brings a magical holiday experience to Water Street Tampa

One of the biggest and most magical events of the holiday season is taking over Water Street Tampa. The 5th Annual Season Spectacular transforms Water Street Tampa into a twinkling, cheer-filled wonderland, and it is one of the year’s must-experience events. The Season Spectacular kickoff party is Thursday, November...

Tampa, FL · 1d
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Rays deal moves ahead as property tax cuts loom

The Hillsborough County Commission voted Tuesday to set aside $90 million from its half-cent sales tax and authorize up to $263 million in bonds to help finance a new Rays stadium. Why it matters: The votes clear the way for the county to seek court validation of bonds for the stadium and set up another round of financing approvals in December. The county won't spend a dollar on the stadium until the Rays show proof of financing and a judge approves the bonds, county attorney Julia Mandell said at Tuesday's hearing . Driving the news: Commissioners Ken Hagan, Christine Miller, Chris Boles, Harry Cohen and Gwen Myers did not waver in their support of the new stadium and voted to pass the four-part financing package. The only "no" votes came from outgoing Commissioners Donna Cameron Cepeda and Joshua Wostal, the latter of whom argued the deal " was not drafted with Amendment 3 in mind ." Inside the room: Most people who spoke at the hearing opposed the deal, arguing that a county about to lose hundreds of millions in property taxes has no business chipping in for a new stadium. "The public tolerance for corporate subsidies is at absolute

Hillsborough County, FL · 6h

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Tampa Breaks Ground on $65M Industrial Park Near I-4, Wetlands and All

Constellation East Tampa Business Center — Nearby Industrial Development in Pipeline. Construction has begun on a $65 million industrial project in East Tampa that will eventually put three rear-load warehouse buildings on a 51-acre site at the intersection of U.S. 301 and East Sligh Avenue, with completion expected in late 2027. The site sits two minutes from I-4, with direct access to downtown Tampa, and offers connections to both Interstate 4 and Interstate 75, placing it in one of the region's busiest logistics corridors.

Tampa, FL · 13h
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Eighteen people apply to be appointed the next Tampa City Council member

Eighteen people have applied to become the next member of the Tampa City Council. The person selected by board members will only serve until April 30. That's because they'll take the remainder of the term of Luis Viera, who resigned to run for state Senate. Viera, a Democrat, defeated Lisette...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Pinellas Theatre Week Opens With BOGO Tickets at Seven Stages Through Nov. 22

Theatergoers across Pinellas County have two weeks to grab a free ticket with every one they buy, as Pinellas County Theatre Week runs Nov. 9 through Nov. 22. The event spans stages in St. Petersburg, Dunedin and Pinellas Park, bundling dozens of performances under a single buy-one-get-one promotion meant to get more people in the seats.

Pinellas County, FL · 1d

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Commissioners OK Rays stadium funding step as Hillsborough College plans for construction disruptions

TAMPA, Fla. — Members of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to place the proposed Rays stadium project on the county’s Community Investment Tax funding list, a required step for the stadium deal to receive funding. As the deal moves through its final stages, Hillsborough...

Tampa, FL · 17h

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Christmas Town Tampa Food 2026: Every Cabin, Every New Item

Christmas Town Tampa Food is back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay starting Nov. 13 with 14 cabins, scallops, duck, a Dessert Cabin and a new Dessert Sampler. See every item and what is new. Christmas Town returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Nov. 13, and the Christmas Town Tampa...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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More than 500 people have gotten dengue in Florida this year. What to know

On Nov. 5, low-flying helicopters blanketed areas of Florida’s Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with a fine mist. It’s one of the ways Florida health officials hope to slow the country’s largest dengue fever outbreak in more than a decade.

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Tampa Bay Times

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Hillsborough’s superintendent will soon be elected. What does it mean?

In a move that surprised many, voters in Hillsborough County moved to make the school district’s superintendent a partisan elected position. The measure was put up for vote after state Rep. Michael Owen, R-Apollo Beach, pitched it as a way to create more accountability to voters over the position during the last legislative session.

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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Florida Schools Find 141 Guns in One Year as Safety Questions Mount

Parents demand answers after state data shows hundreds of firearms recovered on campuses while more teens report carrying handguns outside school. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!

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DeSantis signs warrant for 22nd Florida execution of the year

Willie Seth Crain, 80, was convicted in the 1998 disappearance of 7-year-old Amanda Brown, and exonerees are asking Gov.-elect Byron Donalds to pause executions.

Florida · 6h

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Florida ground zero for dengue in US; here’s the area driving the outbreak

PLANTATION, Fla. — Florida has become ground zero in the United States’ fight against dengue fever, as climate change has not only become a breeding ground for more mosquitoes, but ones with a more potent viral bite. “As of Oct. 30, 904 cases (of dengue), of which 60%...

Florida · 1d

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Pasco County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Green Tea in Port Richey topped the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 29 violations, while Joeys Pizza in New Port Richey and Golden Corral in Zephyrhills temporarily closed before receiving clearance to reopen.

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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Pasco’s Ridge Road Extension Moves Forward as Bridge Work Advances

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Construction continues on the 3.75-mile Ridge Road Extension, with progress on two bridges and other roadway improvements. The westbound bridge deck over Five-Mile Creek is now 95% complete, while construction on the eastbound side is underway. Crews are also advancing work on the bridge over...

Pasco County, FL · 11h

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Tampa Bay’s first Spirit Christmas store opens (yes, that Spirit)

Being in the holiday Spirit has new meaning this year. Spirit Christmas, the holiday-themed shop from spooky season pop-up Spirit Halloween, is now open at 2522 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. 2026 marks the Tampa Bay Area debut of the holiday season pop-up from the Spirit team famous for taking...

Clearwater, FL · 1d

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Pasco County to Host Two Public Sessions on Draft Pasco 2050 Plan

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Residents will have two opportunities this month to review the draft Pasco 2050 Comprehensive Plan and ask county staff questions before the plan moves forward to public hearings. Pasco County’s Planning, Development and Economic Growth Department will host public engagement sessions in Dade City and...

Pasco County, FL · 1d

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Pasco County Veterans Day Closures: Government Offices, Libraries and County Services

PASCO COUNTY, FL – Pasco County government offices and several public facilities will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. However, parks and beaches will remain open, and GoPasco public transportation will operate on its regular schedule. County government offices will reopen on Thursday,...

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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Tampa Traffic Alert: Water Main Repair Shuts Down Westbound Lane On East Linebaugh Avenue

Road Work, Lane Closures (Unsplash) TAMPA, Fla. — A broken water main has forced the...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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785-Acre Kinfield Development in Pasco County Moves Forward With 556 New Homes and Major Commercial Expansion

A major land transaction is bringing 556 new homes to Pasco County as the massive Kinfield mixed-use development moves forward with plans for millions of square feet of industrial, office, retail, and hospitality space. One of Pasco County’s largest mixed-use developments is gaining momentum following the sale of 153 acres...

Pasco County, FL · 2d