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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 · 2d

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Tampa bakery owner shares sweet treats with first responders at MacArthur Airport for Kindness Week

The Cake Girl Bakery owner Kristina Lavalle partnered with Breeze Airways to surprise first responders at Long Island MacArthur Airport and encouraged random acts of kindness ahead of World Kindness Day.

Tampa, FL · 9h

Tampa Bay Times

Local restaurant developer inks deal to bring Mike’s Red Tacos to Tampa

San Diego-born Mike’s Red Tacos plans to expand into the greater Tampa and Orlando markets through a 36-unit agreement with local development group Built Different Brands. The group holds the franchise rights for PopUp Bagels, Marco’s Pizza and Dave’s Hot Chicken for the Tampa Bay market. It also manages wellness, beauty and immersive experience concepts.

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Tampa to Host Global Diplomacy Summit, Mayor Castor Says City Belongs on World Stage

Tampa is about to get a lot more international. The Tampa Convention Center will host a two-day summit on November 16-17 bringing together business, government and education leaders from around the world, alongside local residents, for a mix of trade talks, cultural showcases and networking events. Mayor Jane Castor announced...

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St. Pete Council Overrules Panel, Clears Chick-fil-A Rebuild That Could Bulldoze Fish Store

St. Petersburg City Council voted 7-1 to approve land-use and zoning changes that pave the way for a larger Chick-fil-A at 4201 4th Street N, overturning a city commission's earlier rejection of the project. The decision clears a path for the fast-food chain to rebuild on a bigger footprint with nearly double the parking, but it also puts a long-running shopping center, a neighborhood fish store, and seven apartment units on the chopping block.

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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Fatal Crash Shuts Down Benjamin Road Lanes at Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa

Hillsborough Ave. & Benjamin Rd. — Reported Fatal Crash Intersection. A fatal crash on Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa has triggered an investigation by state troopers, with the wreck closing lanes at a major intersection during the early morning commute Friday. The crash happened at Hillsborough Avenue and Benjamin Road, a busy corridor in the heart of the county.

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A CEO gave his employees Fridays off. Three years later, revenue is up about 160%

Brick Media caps workloads and hires instead of piling on. Resignations fell from six in 2022 to none so far in 2026, though profit margins have held flat.

Tampa, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

American Stage celebrates the power of performance at St. Pete benefit

Local performers, including Morgan Tapp, Delores McKenzie, John Pérez and Laura Frye, raised their voices in song and support of American Stage at Broadway by Candlelight: “The Things We Do for Love,” as 200 guests celebrated the power of live performance. An intimate evening of Broadway love songs, the candlelit cabaret held at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art raised more than $300,000 for the St. Petersburg-based theater company on Oct. 1.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

St. Petersburg’s Shopapalooza returns to Vinoy Park this month with 365 vendors

If you love arts, crafts, local food, acoustic music and family-friendly activities, head to downtown St. Petersburg Nov. 28-29 for a weekend celebrating Small Business Saturday (and Sunday) with 350-plus vendors. The beloved waterfront festival in Vinoy Park is organized by LocalShops1’s Ester Venouziou (and her merry elves who volunteer) and is co-sponsored by the city of St. Petersburg. It’s free and open to the public. (Leashed dogs are welcome.)

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

Thanksgiving meal prep is made easy with these Tampa Bay to-go options

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving at home or in a restaurant, gathering with family and friends over a memorable meal doesn’t need to be complicated. Thankfully, Tampa Bay serves up dozens of delicious options. You can pick up an entire Thanksgiving meal for your family gathering, preorder desserts and appetizers, or make a reservation at one of our fabulous hotels or restaurants.

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 2d

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St. Petersburg Police Search for Missing 22-Year-Old Zuhra Brand

St. Petersburg police are asking the public for help finding Zuhra Brand, a 22-year-old woman they describe as endangered. She was last seen at her group home near the 6500 block of 21st St. N., and investigators have released a detailed description in hopes that someone recognizes her. According to...

St. Petersburg, FL · 21h

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USF part of national team tracking deep Gulf marine life declines

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Researchers, including a marine biologist at USF St. Petersburg, are documenting steep declines in some deep-sea marine life in the Gulf and say the findings raise questions about the potentially lasting impact of the BP-operated Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The EPA said in 2010, the...

St. Petersburg, FL · 21h

Tampa Bay Times

From live shows to makers markets, check out these Tampa Bay holiday events

From Nov. 20-22, Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key transforms into the acclaimed Suncoast Jazz Festival, featuring national artists (the John Pizzarelli Trio, Anat Cohen, Diego Figueiredo, Professor Cunningham and His Old School, the Dave Bennett Quartet); regional stars; and local jazz legends (James Suggs, Theo Valentin, Nate Najar, Daniela Soledade, La Lucha, Simon Lasky, Allison Nash, Mark Moultrup, the Al Downing Trio and more) in three main venues.

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Tampa Bay Water lands $10 million state grant to grow its Tampa treatment plant by up to 12.5 million gallons a day

The state money goes toward a $181 million expansion of Tampa Bay Water's Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant, which cleans water from the Alafia and Hillsborough rivers. The work is due in 2028.

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Illinois football running back room takes another brutal injury hit with Javari Barnett

The Illinois football team pulled off a win over Nebraska in Champaign but lost a promising piece of their offense in Javari Barnett to an apparent lower leg injury.

Champaign, IL · 12h

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Historic Florida restaurants where a good meal comes with a remarkable story

A waiter carrying a Cuban sandwich across a tiled dining room might not seem like a history lesson. Then you discover the restaurant served cigar workers before automobiles transformed the streets outside, and that the same family has been running the business for more than a century. Florida’s food history...

Tampa, FL · 16h

Subplot News

Woman finds Tampa rental shop on Expedia. Then they say she has wrong insurance—so she has to pay $500 for theirs: ‘Just use Turo’

"They are swindling people." The post Woman finds Tampa rental shop on Expedia. Then they say she has wrong insurance—so she has to pay $500 for theirs: ‘Just use Turo’ appeared first on Subplot News .

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Tampa Bay Basks in Sunshine Before Chilly Front Crashes In Thursday

Tampa is starting the week with clear skies, dry air and temperatures that will feel pleasantly warm by afternoon. Sunday’s high is expected to reach 81 degrees before partly cloudy skies settle in tonight and temperatures dip to around 63. The point forecast gives Tampa a Monday high of...

Tampa, FL · 22h

Tampa Bay Times

74% of St. Pete voters approved tax for flooding, sewage fixes. What happens next?

St. Petersburg residents on Tuesday approved creating a new property tax to speed up projects that harden city infrastructure against flooding made worse by climate change. Nearly three out of every four voters backed the referendum. But implementing the tax could look different under a new city administration that will have less cash flowing into its coffers.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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