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Clendenin accuses Castor over Tampa charter lobbying
Around townAlan Clendenin says Jane Castor selectively lobbied the Tampa Council on proposed charter changes.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026
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Tampa Council Approves $21 Million Rays Benefits Deal
Local sportsThe Tampa City Council approved a community benefits deal connected to a Rays stadium project.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskNov 1, 2026
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St. Pete residents question tire shop’s dengue link
HealthResidents are asking whether a tire shop could be connected to a dengue outbreak in St. Petersburg, but no link has been established.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskOct 31, 2026
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Developers’ family spending draws attention in Hillsborough races
Around townA southwest Florida development family is spending heavily in Hillsborough County political races, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskOct 28, 2026
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Early voting begins in parts of Bay Area
Around townEarly voting has opened in parts of the Bay Area, giving some voters an option before Election Day.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskOct 21, 2026
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Florida Dengue Cases Bring Tampa Health Response
Around townFlorida is confronting hundreds of locally acquired dengue cases as Tampa health organizations respond to the public-health situation.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskOct 16, 2026
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TPO approves road plan near Rays stadium
Local sportsThe transportation planning body approved a road plan near the upcoming Rays stadium while traffic questions remain unresolved.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskOct 15, 2026
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Tampa May Put City Constitution Change to March Vote
Around townTampa voters could decide in March whether to change the city’s constitution, but key details of the proposal and process remain unsettled.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskOct 15, 2026
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Rays Kept a Backup Plan, but Tampa Was the Main Goal
SchoolsThe Tampa Bay Rays maintained an alternative plan while continuing to make Tampa their preferred destination.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskOct 3, 2026
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South Tampa Flood Relief Project Approved Amid Legal Threat
Around townThe flood relief project received approval, while a business group may challenge the decision in court.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskSep 21, 2026
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Helicopters spray Tampa neighborhoods as dengue cases rise
Around townHelicopter spraying is underway in Tampa neighborhoods as dengue cases increase, bringing mosquito control into focus.
Hillsborough County Florida DeskSep 9, 2026