# City Life: Tampa Bay

Updated Fri Nov 6, 5:31 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Campogni claims Pinellas school board seat as incumbent Peters drops out](/tampa-bay/stories/16f656790c.md): Forget the automatic recount in the race for Pinellas County school board District 3. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-04 22:42 EST)
- [Republicans capture most US House seats in Tampa Bay, but Castor wins](/tampa-bay/stories/57dd34333c.md): When all the votes are tallied, Tampa Bay will have helped decide who controls the U.S. House. After Gov. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-03 21:43 EST)
- [Cold front brings lower humidity to Tampa Bay Saturday](/tampa-bay/stories/fbe5e5e92b.md): According to WFLA and FOX 13, a cold front will pass Saturday morning, bringing lower humidity, with dry weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday. (WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC), 2026-11-06 08:19 EST)
- [Charges dropped against Pinellas deputy who ran 381 ALPR inquiries on woman](/tampa-bay/stories/53dc8b7d3d.md): 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. (WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC), 2026-11-05 14:20 EST)
- [Tampa Bay Water receives $10 million grant for plant expansion](/tampa-bay/stories/97bac8af36.md): 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. (WUSF Public Media, 2026-11-06 05:00 EST)
- [City of St. Pete Beach addresses flood concerns](/tampa-bay/stories/74694848ee.md): 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. (Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC), 2026-11-05 18:14 EST)
- [USF will hike some student fees for the first time in more than a decade](/tampa-bay/stories/6c28811aa1.md): 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. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-04 12:31 EST)
- [Pasco district ponders tax revenue sharing with charter school](/tampa-bay/stories/9258692e0a.md): 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. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-05 07:00 EST)
- [4 years later, man admits he dumped Pinellas woman’s body in Gulf of Mexico](/tampa-bay/stories/bdf1d08981.md): 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. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-03 07:00 EST)
- [Duke Energy refunds Largo woman after nearly 5 years of wrong bills](/tampa-bay/stories/996e29f94a.md): 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. (FOX 13 Tampa Bay, 2026-11-03 16:29 EST)
- [Largo man says someone tried to sell his property without his knowledge — twice](/tampa-bay/stories/0e98729fc6.md): 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. (WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC), 2026-11-05 12:10 EST)
- [Did Florida Republicans’ gerrymandering strategy backfire? Castor's reelection raises questions](/tampa-bay/stories/222fb7b64f.md): Eckerd College political science professor Anthony Brunello says the results demonstrate how redistricting can sometimes backfire. (Spectrum Bay News 9, 2026-11-03 21:41 EST)
- ['They're now your constituents': Jolly concedes to governor-elect Donalds](/tampa-bay/stories/a3131ea101.md): Democratic gubernatorial nominee conceded to republican governor-elect Byron Donalds. (WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC), 2026-11-03 23:28 EST)
- [Lead U brings social-emotional program to Hillsborough schools](/tampa-bay/stories/6559ff30a7.md): Lead U brings a social-emotional learning program to Hillsborough County Schools. It uses assemblies and interactive games to teach communication, empathy and resilience. (Spectrum Bay News 9, 2026-11-06 01:43 EST)
- [Cooler air arrives this weekend](/tampa-bay/stories/4a4c180766.md): TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Quiet, warm weather continues across Tampa Bay tonight and Friday as high pressure stays in control. (WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC), 2026-11-05 05:20 EST)
- [SHINE Mural Festival returns to St. Petersburg through Nov. 15](/tampa-bay/stories/82bf6122dd.md): The 12th annual festival, presented by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, runs through Nov. 15 and includes over 150 murals. (I Love the Burg, 2026-11-06 11:38 EST)
- [Tampa Bay’s best food & drink events happening November 5-12, including Savor St. Pete at Vinoy Park](/tampa-bay/stories/2b54f02bdb.md): 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. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, 2026-11-05 10:30 EST)
- [Tampa Greek Festival set for Friday and Saturday in South Tampa](/tampa-bay/stories/6527815f84.md): The Tampa Greek Festival runs Friday and Saturday in South Tampa, with free admission and parking. Food sales benefit five charities. (Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC), 2026-11-06 06:00 EST)
- [38th annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival returns to the historic Sponge Docks](/tampa-bay/stories/600d5964ad.md): The event runs November 7 and 8 and will feature fresh seafood, arts, crafts, and live entertainment. (Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC), 2026-11-05 12:55 EST)
- [Savor St. Pete brings premier food and wine festival returns for its 14th year](/tampa-bay/stories/d32ca65099.md): The festival brings together acclaimed chefs, standout restaurants from across the Tampa Bay area, savory wines, spirits, and craft beers. (Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC), 2026-11-04 13:02 EST)
- [Ed Sheeran’s controversial tour is finally coming to Tampa. Here’s a guide.](/tampa-bay/stories/5dbba432b1.md): 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. (Tampa Bay Times, 2026-11-05 09:00 EST)
- [James Museum hosts free Native American Heritage Month celebration](/tampa-bay/stories/862e6d005b.md): The James Museum in St. Petersburg hosts a free Native American Heritage Month celebration with artist demos, storytelling and family activities. (Spectrum Bay News 9, 2026-11-05 23:04 EST)
- [USF St. Petersburg’s UMatter program helps students with intellectual disabilities build careers and independence](/tampa-bay/stories/0c368f1a38.md): . (Spectrum Bay News 9, 2026-11-05 00:16 EST)
- [Bucs need more balanced attack at Chicago on Sunday night](/tampa-bay/stories/51afa6b2a4.md): The 3-5 Bucs travel to Chicago on Sunday night to face the 6-2 Bears, riding a two-game winning streak fueled by a dominant rushing attack. (Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC), 2026-11-04 18:29 EST)
- [Tampa Bay Buccaneers face Chicago Bears on Sunday night](/tampa-bay/stories/acaaccac5e.md): The Buccaneers travel to face the Chicago Bears Sunday night, as the team seeks to continue a mid-season turnaround, according to Tampa Bay 28 WFTS. (Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC), 2026-11-06 13:34 EST)
- [Tampa Bay Lightning face Minnesota Wild on Saturday, Nov. 7](/tampa-bay/stories/5d27622734.md): The Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday to move to 10-3-2 overall, and face the Minnesota Wild Saturday, Nov. 7. (Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC), 2026-11-06 11:54 EST)
- [51 St. Pete area artists will unite for a massive, one-night-only show in the EDGE District](/tampa-bay/stories/211ac8d0d5.md): 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 […] (I Love the Burg, 2026-11-05 12:47 EST)
- [Kip Kelly releases debut LP with Saturday concert at Noisemakers](/tampa-bay/stories/5541c88a36.md): Safety Harbor artist Kip Kelly releases his debut LP during an intimate concert at Noisemakers on Saturday, Nov. 7. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, 2026-11-06 14:49 EST)
- [Exhibit The Soldier's Lens features military members and veterans](/tampa-bay/stories/b79ad68b0f.md): The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa has an exhibit called The Soldier's Lens, dedicated to military members and veterans. (WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC), 2026-11-06 17:02 EST)
- [Pokémon card fans line up outside Tampa Best Buy for new release](/tampa-bay/stories/906b1e74ee.md): Roughly 130 people were in line Friday morning outside the Best Buy on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa to buy newly released Pokémon cards. (FOX 13 Tampa Bay, 2026-11-06 09:02 EST)
- [‘We Were not Silent’: Tampa moms take their fight for Ukraine to Washington](/tampa-bay/stories/18ea2e36fa.md): From Tampa rallies to Capitol Hill, two Ukrainian American moms are pushing lawmakers to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia. (Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC), 2026-11-04 09:18 EST)
- [Tampa veteran and entrepreneur overcomes adversity](/tampa-bay/stories/6c6e075c16.md): Tampa veteran Dr. Brittany Castonguay is proving that life’s challenges do not have to stand in the way of success. (Spectrum Bay News 9, 2026-11-05 04:54 EST)
- [Tampa Bay from four feet up](/tampa-bay/stories/773b9e5899.md): 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. (St. Pete Catalyst, 2026-11-05 00:05 EST)
- [Photos: Everyone’s ‘Happier Now’ after Movements played St. Pete’s Jannus Live](/tampa-bay/stories/e2645ecd09.md): Photos from when Southern California post-hardcore band Movements played Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on Nov. 4, 2026. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, 2026-11-05 16:41 EST)
- [Inside Thunder Zone: How Tampa Bay 28 breaks down Lightning hockey each week](/tampa-bay/stories/9f92861edd.md): Go behind the scenes of Tampa Bay 28’s Thunder Zone as Kyle Burger and Kevin Lewis break down Lightning games, players, and the biggest Bolts storylines each week. (Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC), 2026-11-05 12:04 EST)