Friday, November 6, 2026
Tampa Bay
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Elections ·
A state economic analysis projected local governments could lose nearly $5 billion from Amendment 3. Nearly three in four St. Petersburg voters approved a flooding and sewage tax.
Public Safety ·
Sheriff said a $2,500 store card debt preceded Wednesday's shooting at Citibank's Brandon campus. An armed Orlando man was killed by private security.
City Hall ·
The council voted 3-2 not to advance a petition seeking to repeal the South Garden Avenue road transfer to the Church of Scientology.
Public Safety ·
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said ex-deputy Ronald Scott, 35, used Flock and other databases to look up his estranged wife. He was booked on four felony charges.
Elections ·
Hillsborough voters were asked this election season if they prefer the school superintendent be an elected position or remain an appointed one.
Elections ·
Hillsborough County voters approved a nine-member county commission, ending countywide seats before 2028.
Read at Spectrum Bay News 9
Public Safety ·
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Jeff Harrington, Chris Nocco's chief of staff, to finish Nocco's term on Wednesday. Nocco resigned to run for state Senate.
Public Safety ·
Jeff Harrington, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Chris Nocco, said he plans to run for sheriff in 2028.
Public Safety ·
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash at Hillsborough Avenue and Benjamin Road. Northbound Benjamin Road lanes are closed, FHP said.
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Transit & Streets ·
A Gunn Highway closure starts Thursday for culvert work and could last four weeks, sending Hillsborough and Pasco drivers onto detours.
Read at Spectrum Bay News 9
City Hall ·
A Hillsborough commissioner said the county should revisit the nearly $800 million Rays stadium deal if Amendment 3 meaningfully changes projections.
Read at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Elections ·
St. Petersburg voters elected two new council members Tuesday and passed all five ballot questions, including one that will address water, sewer and stormwater projects.
Read at Tampa Bay Times
Elections ·
Pasco County voters on Tuesday were on track to renew the school board’s request to renew a local-option property tax that boosts teacher and staff annual salaries by about 12%.
Read at Tampa Bay Times
City Hall ·
A Democrat political newcomer won over a sitting commissioner in a tight race for a countywide Pinellas County Commission seat.
Read at Tampa Bay Times
Elections ·
A candidate endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America flipped a Florida House seat in Hillsborough County on Tuesday.
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Elections ·
Sam Wilson, the district director for U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, won Clearwater’s first runoff election against former City Council member Mark Bunker, according to unofficial results Tuesday.
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City Hall ·
Republican incumbent Seth Weightman defended his seat representing District 2 on the Pasco County Commission against Democrat Stephanie Vazquez, according to unofficial results Tuesday evening.
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Housing & Homelessness ·
Many buyers signed contracts years ago, before construction was completed.
Read at St. Pete Catalyst
Housing & Homelessness ·
Wounded Veterans Relief Fund has helped 26 Hillsborough County veterans this year, including one who said aid kept his home out of foreclosure.
Read at Spectrum Bay News 9
Public Safety ·
Tampa Bay’s Republicans led the state’s legislative pack despite a strong swing for Democrats on Tuesday, with 14 GOP lawmakers poised to go to Tallahassee and join their party in the Legislative majority .
Read at Tampa Bay Times
Public Safety ·
Silas Sampson faces 60 charges and is due back in court in December, according to Tampa Bay 28. A vigil is planned this weekend at Centennial Park.
Public Safety ·
St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway appeared before the Public Services and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday to discuss Flock cameras.
Public Safety ·
Bartlett's office filed one official misconduct count against Karl Gwynne, 57, accused of querying license plate reader data about 300 times.
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Public Safety ·
The Clearwater Police Department is trying to warn people about fake law enforcement schemes that could cost victims big money.
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Public Safety ·
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, a woman took $5,000 from a county victim for contractor work that was never started. She is accused of posing as a licensed contractor.
Read at Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC)
Transit & Streets ·
An airport director outlined an expansion plan. Construction on a new parking garage is expected to begin in January 2027.
Read at St. Pete Catalyst
Transit & Streets ·
Current Initiatives' Laundry Project has done nearly 3.6 million pounds of laundry at no charge to families, and it's the beneficiary of a charity art show happening in St. Petersburg on Nov. 7, 2026.
Read at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Business & Economy ·
The City executed two deeds Nov. 3 transferring the properties to companies associated with The Central.
Read at St. Pete Catalyst
Business & Economy ·
Pineapple Hospitality Group's Roma Social, a modern Italian restaurant, is opening soon at 10900 State Road 54 in the Trinity/Odessa area, according to a news release.
Read at Tampa Bay Times
Business & Economy ·
Local group Built Different Brands signed a 36-unit agreement to bring Mike's Red Tacos to Tampa and Orlando, CEO Kal Gullapalli said.
Read at Tampa Bay Times
Business & Economy ·
Japanese izakaya Nomi Bar, at 777 N Ashley Dr. Unit A, soft-opened last week and holds its grand opening Saturday, Nov. 7.
Read at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Business & Economy ·
Telecom company Viirtue is expanding its St. Petersburg presence, according to St. Pete Catalyst. CEO Dan Rosenrauch was quoted.
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Business & Economy ·
A Seminole shopping center has entered the market, according to the St. Pete Catalyst's weekly Pinellas County real estate roundup.
Read at St. Pete Catalyst
Schools ·
Forget the automatic recount in the race for Pinellas County school board District 3.
Around Town ·
When all the votes are tallied, Tampa Bay will have helped decide who controls the U.S. House. After Gov.
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Weather & Environment ·
According to WFLA and FOX 13, a cold front will pass Saturday morning, bringing lower humidity, with dry weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
Around Town ·
The charges against a disgraced Pinellas County deputy were dropped after authorities found that Florida law does not support criminal charges for his reported conduct.
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Weather & Environment ·
Tampa Bay Water received a $10 million grant for a plant expansion. The plant cleans water from the Alafia River, Hillsborough River and Tampa Bypass Canal.
Weather & Environment ·
People who live on St. Pete Beach said flooding has been an ongoing issue for years since hurricanes Helene and Milton and now, they are hoping for change.
Read at Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC)
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