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Schools · Nov 4

Campogni claims Pinellas school board seat as incumbent Peters drops out

Forget the automatic recount in the race for Pinellas County school board District 3.

Around Town · Nov 3

Republicans capture most US House seats in Tampa Bay, but Castor wins

When all the votes are tallied, Tampa Bay will have helped decide who controls the U.S. House. After Gov.

Read at Tampa Bay Times

Weather & Environment · 9h ago

Cold front brings lower humidity to Tampa Bay Saturday

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 · Nov 5

Charges dropped against Pinellas deputy who ran 381 ALPR inquiries on woman

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.

Read at WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)

Weather & Environment · 23h ago

City of St. Pete Beach addresses flood concerns

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)

Schools · Nov 4

USF will hike some student fees for the first time in more than a decade

The University of South Florida’s trustees voted on Wednesday to increase student activity and transportation fees for the first time in more than a decade. Both increases will take effect next fall.

Read at Tampa Bay Times

Schools · Nov 5

Pasco district ponders tax revenue sharing with charter school

The big story: Florida law is clear that school districts must share revenue from their local-option property and sales taxes with charter schools in their counties.

Read at Tampa Bay Times

Around Town · Nov 3

4 years later, man admits he dumped Pinellas woman’s body in Gulf of Mexico

Almost four years after a group of fishermen found a dead woman wrapped in a black plastic garbage bag in the Gulf of Mexico, a man admitted that he is the person who dumped her body in the water.

Read at Tampa Bay Times

Around Town · Nov 3

Duke Energy refunds Largo woman after nearly 5 years of wrong bills

A Largo homeowner spent nearly five years paying exorbitant power bills after Duke Energy linked her billing account to a luxury Treasure Island home by mistake.

Read at FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Around Town · Nov 5

Largo man says someone tried to sell his property without his knowledge — twice

A Pinellas County man shared his story about how crooks got surprisingly far in an attempt to sell his land in Largo without his knowledge.

Read at WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)

Schools · Nov 3

Did Florida Republicans’ gerrymandering strategy backfire? Castor's reelection raises questions

Eckerd College political science professor Anthony Brunello says the results demonstrate how redistricting can sometimes backfire.

Read at Spectrum Bay News 9

Around Town · Nov 3

'They're now your constituents': Jolly concedes to governor-elect Donalds

Democratic gubernatorial nominee conceded to republican governor-elect Byron Donalds.

Read at WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)

Schools · 15h ago

Lead U brings social-emotional program to Hillsborough schools

Lead U brings a social-emotional learning program to Hillsborough County Schools. It uses assemblies and interactive games to teach communication, empathy and resilience.

Read at Spectrum Bay News 9

Weather & Environment · Nov 5

Cooler air arrives this weekend

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Quiet, warm weather continues across Tampa Bay tonight and Friday as high pressure stays in control.

Read at WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)

Culture & Events · 5h ago

SHINE Mural Festival returns to St. Petersburg through Nov. 15

The 12th annual festival, presented by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, runs through Nov. 15 and includes over 150 murals.

Culture & Events · Nov 5

Tampa Bay’s best food & drink events happening November 5-12, including Savor St. Pete at Vinoy Park

Savor St. Pete takes over Vinoy Park from Nov. 7-8 and tops Creative Loafing's weekly round up of the best food & drink events coming to Tampa Bay from Nov. 5-12, 2026.

Read at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

Around Town · Nov 5

Ed Sheeran’s controversial tour is finally coming to Tampa. Here’s a guide.

Ed Sheeran will play at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, “Free Palestine” controversy be damned. The singer-songwriter is wrapping up the U.S. dates of his Loop Tour on Saturday.

Read at Tampa Bay Times

Culture & Events · 18h ago

James Museum hosts free Native American Heritage Month celebration

The James Museum in St. Petersburg hosts a free Native American Heritage Month celebration with artist demos, storytelling and family activities.

Read at Spectrum Bay News 9

Schools · Nov 5

USF St. Petersburg’s UMatter program helps students with intellectual disabilities build careers and independence

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Culture & Events · Nov 5

51 St. Pete area artists will unite for a massive, one-night-only show in the EDGE District

There’s a lot of art flowing through St. Pete this November, and one night will bring 51 artists together with one theme. On Saturday, November 14, Chad Mize will transform […]

Read at I Love the Burg

Culture & Events · 2h ago

Kip Kelly releases debut LP with Saturday concert at Noisemakers

Safety Harbor artist Kip Kelly releases his debut LP during an intimate concert at Noisemakers on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Read at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

Culture & Events · 34m ago

Exhibit The Soldier's Lens features military members and veterans

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa has an exhibit called The Soldier's Lens, dedicated to military members and veterans.

Read at WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)

Culture & Events · 8h ago

Pokémon card fans line up outside Tampa Best Buy for new release

Roughly 130 people were in line Friday morning outside the Best Buy on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa to buy newly released Pokémon cards.

Read at FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Around Town · Nov 5

Tampa veteran and entrepreneur overcomes adversity

Tampa veteran Dr. Brittany Castonguay is proving that life’s challenges do not have to stand in the way of success.

Read at Spectrum Bay News 9

Around Town · Nov 5

Tampa Bay from four feet up

Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak issues that affect us all.

Read at St. Pete Catalyst

Around Town · Nov 5

Photos: Everyone’s ‘Happier Now’ after Movements played St. Pete’s Jannus Live

Photos from when Southern California post-hardcore band Movements played Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on Nov. 4, 2026.

Read at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay