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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Democratic Socialist Ashley Herrmann elected as Florida State Representative

Ashley Herrmann, an unapologetic member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won election to the Florida State House in the 2026 General Election, defeating incumbent Republican State Rep. Danny Alvarez by earning 52% of the vote. The post Tampa Democratic Socialist Ashley Herrmann elected as Florida State Representative appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 4d

Axios Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay leaders plan for Amendment 3 impacts

After Florida voters approved Amendment 3, Tampa Bay government leaders must now work to address millions in lost property tax revenue that funds public safety and other government services. Why it matters: That could mean service cuts, new taxes or fees, and layoffs of government workers or hiring freezes — although the exact impacts won't be known for some weeks or months, officials said. The amendment, which goes into effect in January, increases a tax break known as a homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 by 2027 and then to $250,000 by 2028. School taxes aren't impacted. The big picture: "We're running a live experiment on 23 million Floridians with a ton of open-ended questions," former Republican state Sen. Jeff Brandes, one of the measure's most outspoken critics, told the Tampa Bay Business Journal . Zoom in: St. Petersburg will be entering the new era with a new mayor who campaigned on cutting the city's property tax rate. Mayor-elect Charlie Crist said in a statement that he'll no longer pursue that cut because Amendment 3 passed. To make up the funding shortfall, Crist said he'll look at the top of the city's payroll, conduct an audit of spending, and "go

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 1d

NewsRadio WFLA

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Mayor Elect Charlie Crist Wants Tampa Bay Rays to Stay in St. Petersburg

Newly elected St. Petersburg Mayor Charlie Crist wants to continue negotiations to keep the Tampa Bay Rays in the city despite approved plans for a $2.3 billion stadium in Tampa.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

centralfloridalifestyle.com

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Things to Do This Weekend in Tampa Bay: November 6-8, 2026

Richard’s Run for Life returns to Centennial Park in Ybor City on Friday, November 6 at 7 PM, supporting specialized cancer care for adolescents and young adults [1]. Tampa Bay Fall RV Show runs Friday through Sunday at Florida State Fairgrounds, 9 AM–5 PM, featuring motorhomes, travel trailers, and RV accessories [3].

Tampa, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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Warren Sapp files updated lawsuit against city of Tampa

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Warren Sapp filed an amendment lawsuit against the city of Tampa Wednesday, claiming officials violated his free speech rights. The new complaint comes days after a federal judge dismissed Sapp’s original lawsuit, which alleged that city officials suppressed his First Amendment rights by having him removed from a council meeting they said he disrupted.

Tampa, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay 28

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Chris Nocco wins Florida Senate District 21 race

Chris Nocco is headed to Tallahassee after winning the special election for Florida Senate District 21, capping a 15-year run as Pasco County sheriff.

Pasco County, FL · 4d

Bay News 9

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Castor wins Florida’s newly redrawn 14th Congressional District

TAMPA, Fla. — Democrat U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is headed back to the Florida House for an 11th term, defeating her challenger, Mike Beltran, on Tuesday in the Congressional District 14 race. WATCH ABOVE: Spectrum News reporter Angie Angers recaps District 14 race. Castor leaned on her congressional record...

Florida · 4d

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'Terrorist' designation by DeSantis forces CAIR Florida to indefinitely cease operations

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) stopped operating in Florida this week, citing fallout from a new state law that designated the group as a domestic terrorist organization. On Nov. 5, a bright orange notice posted to the front door of the nonprofit's state headquarters in Tampa reads: "We have...

Florida · 1d

10 Tampa Bay

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New Dengue Nmbers in Florida

Hillsborough County, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

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3 things to know from Hillsborough’s election results

Hillsborough’s County Commission is flipping back to a Democratic majority following Tuesday’s election. Democrats Neil Manimala and Aileen Rodriguez took over two countywide seats held by Republicans in the fourth most-populated county in Florida. Two Democratic incumbents, meanwhile, both won reelection Tuesday: Harry Cohen and Gwen Myers.

Hillsborough County, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

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New North Lakeland ER Opens With 18 Rooms, Round-the-Clock Care

Lakeland Park Center — New North Lakeland Emergency Department. North Lakeland residents now have a round-the-clock emergency room just off Lakeland Park Center Drive. Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opened its freestanding emergency department on Wednesday, bringing 18 private treatment rooms, on-site imaging and a resuscitation room to a part of Polk County that has been waiting on the project for years.

Polk County, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

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Hillsborough County election results: commission and more

Here are the latest results for the 2026 Florida midterm election races in Hillsborough County. Three congressional races are on the ballot in Tampa and its suburbs, each featuring an incumbent defending their seat: Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis against Democrat Kimberly Overman; Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor against Republican Mike Beltran; and Republican Rep. Laurel Lee against Democrat Robert People.

Hillsborough County, FL · 4d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s best food & drink events happening November 5-12, including Savor St. Pete at Vinoy Park

Savor St. Pete takes over Vinoy Park from Nov. 7-8 and tops Creative Loafing's weekly round up of the best food & drink events coming to Tampa Bay from Nov. 5-12, 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s best food & drink events happening November 5-12, including Savor St. Pete at Vinoy Park appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

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Pasco board backs plan to close Fox Hollow Elementary, revamp nearby schools

It’s official: Fox Hollow Elementary in Port Richey will close at the end of the school year, with its students reassigned to one of three other nearby campuses. Pasco County school board members on Tuesday approved the closure as part of an effort to use space more efficiently amid declining enrollment. Districts across the state and nation face similar challenges as families have more choices for where to send their children.

Port Richey, FL · 4d

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'Terrorist' designation by DeSantis forces CAIR Florida to indefinitely cease operations

Florida · 2d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Tampa Traffic Alert: Water Department Work Shuts Lanes On Dale Mabry, North Boulevard

Road Work, Lane Closures (Unsplash) TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa drivers face lane closures on two...

Tampa, FL · 2d

WFLA

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‘Voters have spoken’: Florida homeowners to see decrease in property tax bills after passing Amendment 3

Florida homeowners are set to see a decrease in their property tax bills next year.

Florida · 3d

Yahoo!

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Castor wins reelection as Florida Democrats overcome GOP advantages in redrawn districts

Castor defeated Republican Mike Beltran after the boundaries of Congressional District 14 shifted away from Pinellas County and incorporated more Republican-leaning communities in southern and eastern Hillsborough County. The changes meant Castor, a Democrat first elected to Congress in 2006, had to introduce herself to voters she had not previously...

Florida · 3d

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Letter to the Editor 11.05.26

The views and opinions expressed in the Letters to the Editor are those of the authors and. do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Plant City Observer. Imagine living in a community where decisions affecting your property values, finances, and neighborhood’s future are being made by...

Plant City, FL · 2d