Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
Recent: |
|
Past: |
|
Skipping public comment before their vote, the New College of Florida's board -- which just ousted the school's previous president, gave Florida's former education commissioner Richard Corcoran a salary and benefits nearly totaling $1 million. The school has under 700 students. → Read More
Governor Ron DeSantis pledged a new day is dawning at Disney. → Read More
Two months after a young mother was shot and killed in West Tampa, police announced an arrest in the case. Investigators said 26-year-old Justice Stephens was never the target of the shooting, but now her toddler is left without a mother and her family without her light. → Read More
The Fish and Wildlife Commission is warning about drinking while boating during this weekend's Gasparilla festival. → Read More
A multi-trade contracting business welcomed a fresh class of apprentices from across the country to its new location in St. Petersburg. The apprenticeship program at Power Design, Inc. takes on-the-job training to a new level, giving would-be students a full ride to a fast-tracked career path. → Read More
Tampa Police officers will be patrolling the skies above the Gasparilla Festival on Saturday. → Read More
A Tampa baseball star is bringing his specialty to his alma mater this weekend. → Read More
Tampa city councilors are pushing for changes to the way top city officials are confirmed for their positions. This comes after a contentious nomination and tenure of Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, who recently resigned after flashing her badge during a traffic stop in Pinellas County. → Read More
Tampa police and the US attorney’s office are highlighting their efforts to stop violent crime. → Read More
A little kindness can go along way, and in Clearwater Tuesday evening, it was the engine behind Hanukkah. In celebration of the third night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, a local rabbi lit the "world's kindest menorah," that has a serious meaning behind it. → Read More
Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, the namesake of Ybor City, had a grandson who died while fighting for our country in World War II. After the recent discovery by Tampa city councilor Luis Viera, he wanted to make sure his grandson's name was remembered as one of Tampa's heroes. A big piece of Salvador Martinez Ybor will now be in the city forever. → Read More
Images of a massive police response, bouquets of flowers piled along the sidewalk, and Pride flags risen in solidarity make Keinon Carter wonder if anything has changed since he was shot inside Orlando's Pulse nightclub seven years ago. Now, he and other survivors will offer help to Club Q shooting victims as they face a long road of grief and recovery. → Read More
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has set up at Raymond James Stadium, to provide food assistance for to those impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). → Read More
The Tampa Police Department plans to honor its female officers with a memorial during Women's History Month. → Read More
Volunteers and organizations across the Bay Area are stepping up to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. → Read More
Deputies in Highlands County say they have busted one of its most prolific drug dealers. → Read More
Texas leaders offer advice to Tampa officials as the city explores ways to reuse sewage water. → Read More
Roman Voloshyn's longtime dream of opening a Ukrainian restaurant in St. Petersburg has become a reality. His dream took on a new sense of urgency after the Russian invasion threatened the existence of his home country, and his mom and dad who still live in Ukraine. → Read More
When Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren, he did so with the vocal support of sheriffs from Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Now, the association representing all 67 Florida sheriffs has filed a brief to support the governor's move. → Read More
The CDC has approved new booster shots targeting the omicron variant of COVID-19. → Read More