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There could be a special session of the Florida legislature soon
At a press conference this week, Governor Ron DeSantis said, “I think they’re going to do a special session in a week or two.”
Big changes coming to school attendance boundaries?
Hillsborough County schools' attendance boundaries are likely to change. Some schools may be repurposed and students reassigned to different schools and the public isn't happy with the proposed changes.
The Hillsborough County Commission last year approved a ‘Tenant’s Bill of Rights’ ordinance that, among other things, contains a ban on what’s known as source of income discrimination. This provision prohibits landlords and property owners...
Temple Terrace residents could soon be covered under Hillsborough County’s Tenant’s Bill of Rights
Temple Terrace City Council last month quietly voted to request that Hillsborough County’s Tenant’s Bill of Rights ordinance cover its city residents. Because the ordinance currently only applies to unincorporated Hillsborough County, it does not...
Tampa's Police Chief has resigned. Chief Mary O'Connor submitted her resignation Monday in a letter to Mayor Jane Castor.
Watch body cam video of Tampa Police Chief pulled over by Pinellas Sheriff’s deputy
Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor and her spouse were pulled over by a deputy "while riding in a golf cart without a license plate."
HART board will investigate agency’s CEO over allegations of mismanagement, hostile work environment
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board voted on Tuesday to investigate toxic workplace allegations against HART's CEO.
What’s The Matter With Florida?
Democrats did surprisingly well throughout the U.S. in the midterm elections, EXCEPT in Florida. What's the matter with Florida? We talk to local Democratic political leaders to find out.
“We have to start with what has happened in the past week, which is that the President of the United States of America in the service of the conspiracy theory that he has been peddling...
St. Petersburg City Council will consider two business items that concern protecting access to reproductive healthcare for city residents.
Reforms to Tampa’s “toothless” Citizens Review Board could make it onto the March ballot
Tampa voters could vote on reforms to the city's Police Citizens Review Board in March, if city leaders approve the move during an upcoming workshop.
Tampa City Council to vote on continued funding for mental health co-responder program
The Tampa Police Department’s pilot mental health co-responder program expired on Sept. 30. Additional funding is set for a council vote Thursday.
