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Tampa will once again dye the Hillsborough River green, despite concerns from environmentalists The Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida on March 15, 2025. Each spring, the Hillsborough River glows an unnatural shade of green as part of Tampa’s River

Tampa will once again dye the Hillsborough River green, despite concerns from environmentalists www.cltampa.com/news/tampa-w...

Tampa photographer turns backyard spring into underwater portrait studio Naugle works primarily with women, crafting dreamlike portraits that resemble watercolor paintings more than traditional photos. Much of this work happens in a natural spring on her property in Semino...

Tampa photographer turns backyard spring into underwater portrait studio www.cltampa.com/arts/tampa-p...

A screenshot of a Tampa Bay Times news article. The headline reads, "First came Crocs. Is Tampa’s airport now banning pajamas, too?" with a subheadline stating that the airport’s satirical social media post drew national attention. Below the text is a photo of a crowded security checkpoint at Tampa International Airport, showing travelers in casual attire, including t-shirts and sweatshirts, standing in lines with their luggage and bins.

Was TPA’s pajama joke funny, or is everyone just dumb? It was only a matter of time before Tampa International Airport (TPA) discovered that its customers aren't smart enough for jokes. TPA has a

I mean, @wolfcolin.bsky.social and I are always doing everything to avoid a question headline, but couldn't answer the one we have here on @cltampabay.bsky.social
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Call me old-fashioned, but when a newspaper knows the answer to something, editors should acknowledge that in the headline.

Eight people have already filed to be Tampa's next mayor—hear from six of them Last Monday, Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak became the first elected official to file paperwork in the 2027 race for mayor. She’s one of eight names in the race, according to records from Hillsbo...

Eight people have already filed to be Tampa’s next mayor—hear from six of them www.wmnf.org/seven-people...

Hillsborough sheriff deputies can now use controversial Axon AI for some reports Axon body cams Deputies are now allowed to use Axon Draft One AI to generate some preliminary police reports, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

Critics of the software say that police contractor company Axon designed the tool to prevent anyone from telling exactly which parts of a report were composed by AI and which were written directly by the officer. www.cltampa.com/news/hillsbo...

Clearwater's no-cover Sea-Blues festival returns this weekend Milovan Đuđić, better known as Power Jimi. There are so many stories baked into the lineup of Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, and one belongs to Milovan

There are so many stories baked into the lineup of Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, and one belongs to Milovan Dudic. www.cltampa.com/news/clearwa...

St. Pete exploration of experimental electro is also a fundraiser for immigrant rights Taína Enserio (R) Bay area streaming station Sector.FM is good for expanding your horizons, but it was extra spicy on Sundays last year for Taína

For this no-cover show at The Bends, Enserio and a crew of Sector selectors traverse the world of breaks, techno, electro and experimental club music as a market and Pangolin Pizza pop-up unfolds outside. www.cltampa.com/music-2/st-p...

Photos: Descendents, Frank Turner and Nobro rock St. Pete Descendents plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on Feb. 24, 2026. Milo Aukerman went into the crowd last Tuesday at Jannus Live where he was

The crowd was plenty hot, too, after opening sets by the U.K’s prince of punk, Frank Turner, and Canadian superstar-in-the-making, Nobro. www.cltampa.com/news/photos-...

Reunion for Masquerade's legendary late-'90s hip-hop night happens Friday in Tampa DJ Fader For seven years in Ybor City, there wasn’t a weekly hip-hop party better attended than the one with DJ Fader at the helm. Inside Masquerade from

For seven years in Ybor City, there wasn’t a weekly hip-hop party better attended than the one with DJ Fader at the helm. www.cltampa.com/music-2/reun...

Florida Strawberry Festival's 11 days of concerts kicks off Thursday in Plant City Alabama plays Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia on April 13, 2018. Plant City’s 11-days of live music and strawberries kicks off Thursday with a trio of

The Florida lineup skews towards country (Jamey Johnson and Riley Green are among headliners), but veers towards pop (Lauren Daigle) golden oldies (Bill Haley Jr.), R&B (Brian McKnight, Ginuwine), Christian music (Forrest Frank), and rock (The Offspring, Joan Jett). www.cltampa.com/music-2/flor...

Detroit's DJ Holographic to play techno and disco in St. Pete on Friday DJ Holographic Over Memorial Day weekend, Detroit’s DJ Holographic plays a hometown set at the Motor City’s iconic Movement Festival. For now, the

Bay area house scene staple Brian Busto supports on this rare opportunity to dance with someone connected to the birthplace of the American dance music movement. www.cltampa.com/music-2/detr...

Daikaiju stages Magnanimous Brewing debut this weekend Daikaiju plays Hooch and Hive in Tampa, Florida on Nov. 3, 2023. By now, any self-respecting rock & roll fan in Tampa should have experienced a

By now, any self-respecting rock & roll fan in Tampa should have experienced a Daikaiju show. www.cltampa.com/music-2/daik...

Before St. Pete concert, Paul Janeway talks St. Paul & the Broken Bones: ‘A lot of bands would have probably broken up’ St. Paul & the Broken Bones After the success of its debut record in 2014, St. Paul and The Broken Bones looked at its music the way many young artists

"I think a lot of bands would have probably broken up after that last record, just because you feel like you’ve gone as far as you can creatively, without just doing straight up noise-rock, or something that no one’s going to have any interest in." www.cltampa.com/music-2/befo...

Hillsborough Republican sponsors bill critics call a 'death knell' for rural lands Rep. Michael Owen, R-Apollo Beach, offers comments during the first meeting of the State Administration Budget Subcommittee in Tallahassee, Florida on

New from out Tampa Bay Journalism Project partners @wmnf.org
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Paralegal Tres Rodmon wants to be Tampa's first openly-trans mayor Tres L. Rodmon Tampa’s 2027 mayoral election is getting crowded, and a paralegal who works at the same firm as presumptive mayoral front-runner Bob

Rodmon—who joins six other candidates in the race so far—said he also wants to take steps as mayor to  empower marginalized communities across the rest of the city.
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Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak files paperwork to join Tampa mayoral race Tampa City Councilwoman outside the Fred B. Karl County Center in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 23, 2026. Voters can stop asking Lynn Hurtak if she's running for

Well, the race to be Tampa's next mayor just got pretty serious. I'll be updating the post more, but needed to get something out to our printer. www.cltampa.com/news/council...

‘Premier League Mornings Live’ will broadcast from Tampa this spring (L-R) 'Premier League Mornings Live' hosts Robbie Mustoe, Robbie Earle, Rebecca Lowe and Tim Howard in Orlando, Florida on Jan. 22, 2023. On nearly

‘Premier League Mornings Live’ will broadcast from Tampa this spring www.cltampa.com/arts/tampa-b...

I just hope there aren't a bunch of Liverpool fans there. ;)

Gasparilla Music Festival 2026: GZA, Drive-By Truckers, Jai Wolf and East Nash Grass among nearly 40 new bands on lineup GZA performs with Wu-Tang Clan at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on June 10, 2025. Late last month, Gasparilla Music Festival unveiled the lineup of

Some of Tampa Bay’s best emergent local bands are also on the bill. www.cltampa.com/music-2/gasp...

Bob Buckhorn’s mayoral PAC has more than $1.4 million—and most of it comes from development and investment interests Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn speaks at a Hillary Clinton rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds in 2015. Bob Buckhorn swears he’s entering the race to succeed

The two-time mayor defended his big money connections, saying ‘I would do it again 10 times over every day of the week.’ www.cltampa.com/news/bob-buc...

Ahead of big birthday concert, Trombone Shorty returns to Tampa Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue plays Gasparilla Music Festival at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 26, 2022. In April, Trombone

Set to play Miami’s Montreux festival later this month, the brass prodigy plays a hyper-intimate gig at Tampa’s local casino. www.cltampa.com/music-2/ahea...

Handsome Americana songwriter Cory Branan returns to Tampa this weekend Cory Branan plays Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, Georgia on Nov. 16, 2022. Sorry to all the Tim Barrys, Chuck Ragans, and even Frank Turners out there, but

He’s hot, and hot off a collaboration with Tyler Childers. www.cltampa.com/music-2/hand...

Donations from Tampa punk concert will benefit Miami-based immigrant justice nonprofit Big Sad plays Microgroove in Tampa, Florida on Sept. 21, 2024. Big Sad’s “Black Umbrellas” is one of the best protest songs to come out of the Bay area.

Americans For Immigrant Justice is a Miami-based nonprofit that provides “direct representation, impact litigation, advocacy and outreach” for some of the country’s most vulnerable people. www.cltampa.com/music-2/dona...

Mountain Holler and Billy Mays III come home for one-off concert in St. Pete Mountain Holler Two longtime St. Pete musicians since moved away come home and play together for one-night only. Billy Mays III—aka Infinite Third, son of

Billy Mays III—aka Infinite Third, son of the pitchman and a purveyor of ambient, looped guitar—collides with the cosmic-folk of siren-voiced songwriter Mark Etherington (aka Mountain Holler). www.cltampa.com/music-2/moun...

Tampa City Council could vote to approve Flock-integrated speed cameras in school zones A RedSpeed camera Thursday morning Tampa City Council will vote on a request from the Tampa Police Department to approve a piggyback agreement with

Councilmembers say they are confident data wouldn’t be inappropriately shared. www.cltampa.com/news/tampa-c...

Brooksville's four-day Whippersnap music festival kicks off Wednesday Karl Denson The Rolling Stones’ Karl Denson (who co-founded The Greyboy Allstars) fronts his longtime Tiny Universe band to headline what’s become

The Rolling Stones’ Karl Denson (who co-founded The Greyboy Allstars) fronts his longtime Tiny Universe band to headline what’s become Brooksville’s premiere camping music festival. www.cltampa.com/music-2/broo...

Eckerd College festival brings five nights of environmental films to St. Petersburg Wild Wolf in Yellowstone National Par It’ll cost movie-lovers nothing to answer the call of the wild this month. On five nights over Friday, Feb. 20, to

On five nights over Friday, Feb. 20, to Saturday, Feb. 28, Eckerd College will be showing six environmental films for its annualVisions of Nature/Voices of Nature Environmental Film Festival. www.cltampa.com/arts/eckerd-...