# Acta Diurna: Tampa Bay

> A neutral digest of Tampa Bay news for voters of every persuasion. Each story is a short, attributed summary of what several local newsrooms reported, ranked by consequence to the median voter in Tampa Bay, with links to the original reporting. Vetted for propaganda, PR and unconfirmed breaking-news claims before publication.

Updated Fri Nov 6, 5:31 PM Eastern. Rebuilt once a day.

## For language models

- [All current stories in one file](/tampa-bay/llms-full.txt)
- [Stories as JSON](/tampa-bay/api/stories.json): current stories in front-page order, with every outlet's link
- [90-day archive as JSON](/tampa-bay/api/archive.json)
- [Entity index](/tampa-bay/wiki/index.md): people, agencies and ballot measures, each with a page of stories
- [Prediction markets](/tampa-bay/api/markets.json) and [Tampa Bay companies stocks](/tampa-bay/api/stocks.json)
- Cite the original outlet for facts; cite Acta Diurna for the selection and ranking.

## Front page

- [Florida voters approve Amendment 3 on homestead property taxes](/tampa-bay/stories/ccd471292c.md): 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. (WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC), 2026-11-06 14:25 EST)
- [Gunman killed in shooting at Citibank campus in Hillsborough County](/tampa-bay/stories/c3dc8c3d8e.md): 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. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-06 16:51 EST)
- [Clearwater council declines to repeal Garden Avenue road transfer](/tampa-bay/stories/f7a22f1800.md): The council voted 3-2 not to advance a petition seeking to repeal the South Garden Avenue road transfer to the Church of Scientology. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-06 10:54 EST)
- [Pinellas deputy arrested on felony charges over database misuse](/tampa-bay/stories/f0d422d67d.md): 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. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-06 09:22 EST)
- [Hillsborough votes to make school superintendent an elected role](/tampa-bay/stories/41cbf7018f.md): Hillsborough voters were asked this election season if they prefer the school superintendent be an elected position or remain an appointed one. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-03 20:24 EST)
- [Hillsborough voters approve 9-member county commission](/tampa-bay/stories/17cf069655.md): Hillsborough County voters approved a nine-member county commission, ending countywide seats before 2028. (Spectrum Bay News 9, 2026-11-05 22:49 EST)
- [Governor appoints Jeff Harrington as Pasco County sheriff](/tampa-bay/stories/3a9db28e35.md): 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. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-05 15:34 EST)
- [Pasco's new sheriff outlines priorities, plans 2028 run](/tampa-bay/stories/f171e83a28.md): Jeff Harrington, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Chris Nocco, said he plans to run for sheriff in 2028. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-06 15:28 EST)
- [Troopers investigate fatal crash on Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa](/tampa-bay/stories/7ba6bab639.md): The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash at Hillsborough Avenue and Benjamin Road. Northbound Benjamin Road lanes are closed, FHP said. (WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC), 2026-11-06 06:45 EST)
- [Gunn Highway closure in Hillsborough County starts Thursday for culvert work](/tampa-bay/stories/84155cbdb0.md): A Gunn Highway closure starts Thursday for culvert work and could last four weeks, sending Hillsborough and Pasco drivers onto detours. (Spectrum Bay News 9, 2026-11-03 23:25 EST)
- [Commissioner says Rays deal should be revisited if Amendment 3 changes projections](/tampa-bay/stories/e810fb70e3.md): A Hillsborough commissioner said the county should revisit the nearly $800 million Rays stadium deal if Amendment 3 meaningfully changes projections. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, 2026-11-06 10:27 EST)

## Sections

- [Politics](/tampa-bay/section/politics.md)
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- [Safety](/tampa-bay/section/safety.md)
- [Transit](/tampa-bay/section/transit.md)
- [Business](/tampa-bay/section/business.md)
- [City Life](/tampa-bay/section/life.md)

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