FL Digital Bill Of Rights Targets Google, Social Media Companies

Florida's Digital Bill of Rights, signed by Gov. DeSantis, targets Google and other tech companies use consumer data and privacy concerns.

Ground To Be Broken On 100 Affordable Housing Units In South Tampa

Casa Bel-Mar will have 63 one-bedroom units and 37 two-bedroom units on 1.7 acres at 4003 S. Manhattan Ave.

FL Tax On Diapers, Other Care Product Ends

Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, D-Davie, has been fighting for tax-free diapers since she was first elected in 2016.

Historic $97M Conservation Land Purchases Protect FL Wildlife

A Florida program permits large property owners to sell their development rights to the state while retaining ownership of the land.

Florida State Troopers, Guardsman Now On Patrol At Texas Border

1,100 members of the National Guard, highway patrol, department of law enforcement and wildlife officers are now guarding the Texas border.

Largest Tax Relief Package In Florida History Signed By DeSantis

The package signed by the governor Thursday provides Florida families with $2.7 billion in tax relief during the 2023–2024 fiscal year.

DeSantis Targets 'Woke Mob' In Glitchy Presidential Campaign Launch

Gov. Ron DeSantis, who trails former President Donald Trump in polls, pledged to "restore sanity to our nation" as presidential race starts.

Human Rights Campaign Joins National Call To Stay Clear Of Florida

The Human Rights Campaign​, the largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the country, issues a travel advisory for Florida Tuesday.

Ron DeSantis To Announce Presidential Bid In Chat With Elon Musk: NBC

Gov. Ron DeSantis will announce he is running for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024 via a Twitter chat with Elon Musk Wednesday: NBC.

Travel Advisory Issued By NAACP Cites DeSantis' Attacks On FL Blacks

NAACP said its FL travel advisory is a response to DeSantis' "aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity."

DeSantis Touts Low Unemployment; Opponents Say It Won't Last

While Florida may have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, opponents say Florida's new immigration law will change that.

Latino Advocacy Group Issues Travel Advisory For Florida

The League of United Latin American Citizens​ has issued a travel alert warning immigrants to stay clear of Florida.

DeSantis To Deploy 1,100 Personnel To Aid Immigration Influx In Texas

The governor announced that he's sending National Guard troops and law enforcement officers to control the flow of immigrants in Texas.

Tampa Purchases Historic Black Cemetery, Sold At Auction, For $100,000

The Cemetery Society​ will host a 100-year dedication of the Florida Negro World-War Veterans Memorial at the cemetery on May 30.

Migrant Child Dies In U.S. Custody At Florida Shelter

The 17-year-old died while staying at a federally-funded shelter in Pinellas County, according to a Honduran official.

State, Cities Fight Back Against Growing Antisemitism In Florida

Florida now ranks fourth in the country for incidences of antisemitism, with 269 incidents in 2022.

FL Snake Breeders, Owners To Protest Rules Making Some Snakes Illegal

The protest comes after Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officers inhumanely slaughtered pet snakes, according to an Orlando vet.

Tampa Bay RPC names 13 honorees for 2023 Future of the Region Awards

County Commissioner Chair Janet C. Long and Pinellas Suncoast Transit System receive highest honors

FL Democrats Protest Passage Of 'Dangerous Laws' By Republicans

While Republican's celebrate the end of the 60-day Florida legislative session, Democrats leave Tallahassee discouraged.

Dream Defenders Stage Sit-In At FL Governor's Office; Demand Meeting

The human rights group Dream Defenders is staging a protest to the passage of a sweeping immigration bill outside the governor's office.

3-Judge Panel Hears Ousted Hillsborough State Attorney's Appeal

A federal appeals panel is hearing former State Attorney Andrew Warrens appeal to get his job back Tuesday.

Tampa City Council Runoff Election Results: Incumbents, Clendenin Win

The polls for the Tampa City Council runoff election closed at 7 p.m. and all precincts have reported in. These are the unofficial results.

Tampa City Council Runoff Election; Candidates Targeted By PACS

Tuesday, Tampa voters will decide the new makeup of the Tampa City Council. Polls close at 7 p.m. and Patch will provide election results.

County Tax Collector Temporarily Closing Drew Park Location

The closure begins April 24 "to make much-needed improvements to sound quality at the facility."

With Signing Of 6-Week Abortion Ban, Protesters Plan Weekend Rallies

Abortion advocates say they aren't giving up the fight despite Gov. Ron DeSantis signing the six-week abortion ban into law Thursday.

Work Begins On Largest Water, Stormwater Pipe Project In Tampa History

The first phase of the 2.9 billion plan will replace more than 19 miles of water and stormwater pipes in four Tampa neighborhoods.

DeSantis Reappoints Tampa General Hospital Leader To Pharmacy Board

Maja Gift, director of pharmacy at the academic medical center, was first appointed in 2020.

Tampa City Council Member Orlando Gudes Ousted From District 5 Seat

The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board has certified the results of the Tampa municipal elections. Four council races will go to runoffs.

4 Tampa City Council Races To Go To Runoffs Election April 25

The election canvassing board will meet Thursday night to certify the Tampa municipal elections and verify the need for a runoff election.

Castor's Re-Election Called Victory For LGBTQ+ Community Across U.S.

The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute in Washington, D.C., was among the first groups to congratulate Mayor Jane Castor on election night.

Compliments, Criticism Pepper DeSantis' State Of The State Address

Kicking off the 2023 legislative session, the governor delivered his address to a State Legislature that is decidedly much redder.

Tampa Mayor Re-Elected; 2 Incumbent Council Members Ousted

Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer said the unofficial results of the Tampa municipal elections are in.

Carlson, Hurtak Will Fight To Retain Tampa City Council Seats

Tampa voters can cast their 2023 Tampa municipal election ballot between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Despite Controversies, Tampa Mayor Expected To See Easy Re-Election

Facing only a write-in candidate in her re-election as mayor of Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor is expected to be elected to a second term.

'Toilet To Tap' Project Should Be Permanently Flushed, Says Council

The Tampa City Council wants to kill a proposal that continually appears on its agenda that would turn treated wastewater into tap water.

Tampa Voters To Cast Ballots For Mayor, 5 City Council Seats March 7

Early voting runs daily through March 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at seven voting sites.

Tampa Ranks No. 7 In Financial Reports Of 75 Most Populous Cities

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

$5M In Federal Funds Going To Clean Southern Solvents Superfund Site

A notorious Superfund site in North Tampa will receive cleanup funds as part of the Biden administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Ousted Hillsborough State Attorney Takes Case To FL Supreme Court

Former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew is petitioning Florida’s Supreme Court to reinstate him as the county's top prosecutor.

FL Can Relocate Migrants Out Of State Under Law Signed By DeSantis

The law expands the governor's authority to relocate unauthorized immigrants from border states to sanctuary states using FL tax money.