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Need chocolate? 6 places to get creative confections in Tampa Bay
02/14/2025

Need chocolate? 6 places to get creative confections in Tampa Bay

From the viral Dubai chocolate bars to classic truffles, here’s where to find some creative confections.

Photos: Bucs host 115 girls flag football teams from around Florida
02/14/2025

Photos: Bucs host 115 girls flag football teams from around Florida

This is a record for the seventh annual event, which features nearly 2,500 athletes.

Tampa corporate landlord with ties to Hermès heirs settles fraud case
02/14/2025

Tampa corporate landlord with ties to Hermès heirs settles fraud case

A former partner at the company worked with the U.S. Department of Justice as a whistleblower.

Pinellas high school gets new principal
02/14/2025

Pinellas high school gets new principal

The school’s previous leader was promoted to the district office.

Why do so many St. Petersburg homes have open code enforcement cases?
02/14/2025

Why do so many St. Petersburg homes have open code enforcement cases?

City officials initiated cases on nearly 11,000 properties in hurricane-ravaged areas to encourage proper repair work.

Rays presidents blame Pinellas, St. Petersburg for ‘unfortunate events’
02/14/2025

Rays presidents blame Pinellas, St. Petersburg for ‘unfortunate events’

They stopped short of saying whether a deal to build a new stadium is salvageable.

Skyway 10K marathon will be held virtually this year
02/14/2025

Skyway 10K marathon will be held virtually this year

Organizers say it’s because the parking lots at Tropicana Field will be off-limits for repairs to the stadium’s roof.

DeSantis takes action on immigration without going after businesses
02/13/2025

DeSantis takes action on immigration without going after businesses

A Democrat wanted to require all businesses to use E-Verify, but Republican senators ruled it “out of order.”

Could Chris Godwin return to Bucs? Coordinator Josh Grizzard hopes so
02/13/2025

Could Chris Godwin return to Bucs? Coordinator Josh Grizzard hopes so

Expect more deep balls and even more motion under Tampa Bay’s new offensive coordinator.

Woman, 83, dies after being struck by car in Dunedin Publix parking lot
02/13/2025

Woman, 83, dies after being struck by car in Dunedin Publix parking lot

Deputies say Carol Spezzano was pushing her shopping cart in the crosswalk when the crash occurred.

UPDATE, 4:34 p.m.: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law two wide-ranging immigration enforcement bills.EARLIER: What to...
02/13/2025

UPDATE, 4:34 p.m.: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law two wide-ranging immigration enforcement bills.

EARLIER: What to know about the immigration bills the Florida Legislature just passed

The measures are expected to be signed by the governor.

Onlookers celebrate as green sea turtle is released at Fred Howard Park
02/13/2025

Onlookers celebrate as green sea turtle is released at Fred Howard Park

Buckley was found stranded more than a mile from the Gulf and rehabbed at The Florida Aquarium.

Florida seeks mandatory death sentences in immigration bill. Will courts allow it?
02/13/2025

Florida seeks mandatory death sentences in immigration bill. Will courts allow it?

A proposal moving through Florida’s Legislature would require the death penalty for “unauthorized aliens” who commit a capital felony.

Tampa firefighters battle blaze at Hyde Park Cafe
02/13/2025

Tampa firefighters battle blaze at Hyde Park Cafe

Tampa Fire Rescue had the fire at the South Tampa nightclub under control in about 25 minutes Wednesday.

What locals think of the New York Times' guide to visiting St. Petersburg
02/13/2025

What locals think of the New York Times' guide to visiting St. Petersburg

The latest travel article packs a lot of suggestions into 36 hours. Readers shared a few recommendations of their own.

Lionel Messi expected to play for Inter Miami Friday in Tampa
02/13/2025

Lionel Messi expected to play for Inter Miami Friday in Tampa

Coach Javier Mascherano says he plans to give his starters “as many minutes as possible” in the team’s final preseason match.

After a wonderful winter, Junior Caminero ready to step up for Rays
02/13/2025

After a wonderful winter, Junior Caminero ready to step up for Rays

Playing for Albert Pujols, winning a Dominican championship (with an epic bat flip) and meeting LeBron James was all fun, but it’s time for business.

Dog abandoned before hurricane suffers health scares as owner faces criminal case
02/13/2025

Dog abandoned before hurricane suffers health scares as owner faces criminal case

The case has also sparked proposed legislation that would make it illegal to abandon a dog that is restrained during a natural disaster.

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Pinellas restaurants can earn Michelin stars at last
Pinellas restaurants can earn Michelin stars at last

🍽️ For the first time ever, chefs in Pinellas County might finally get a chance to snag a coveted Michelin star. Read on here: https://trib.al/n2VokMn

Gasparilla 2025: The pirate invasion and parade returns to plunder Tampa’s waterfront
Gasparilla 2025: The pirate invasion and parade returns to plunder Tampa’s waterfront

🏴‍☠️ Gasparilla returned with a bang today despite an especially cold morning, when “shiver me timbers” took on greater meaning. Read more about how Tampa’s century-old pirate-palooza is playing out: https://trib.al/Vip1std

A Florida native goes sledding in Tallahassee
A Florida native goes sledding in Tallahassee

☃️ After an unusual winter storm blanketed north Florida with snow, our Tallahassee reporter Romy Ellenbogen ventured out to explore. It was the native Floridian’s first time seeing snow — and sledding! Check out how she spent her morning: https://trib.al/MROcaIf

People gathered in St. Petersburg today to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the city’s annual MLK Dream Big Parade. See photos from the celebration: https://trib.al/DZFXq2K

Who's running for Florida governor? How the 2026 field is shaping up.
Who's running for Florida governor? How the 2026 field is shaping up.

The 2026 primary is nearly 600 days away. But politicians are already hinting at possible runs for Florida governor and amassing cash for what’s sure to be an expensive election. Politics reporter Kirby Wilson breaks down the candidates to watch. Read on: https://trib.al/LZNGuPK

Tarpon Springs observes 119th Epiphany celebration
Tarpon Springs observes 119th Epiphany celebration

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s 119th Epiphany celebration drew crowds to Tarpon Springs today. Read more about the festivities: https://trib.al/aHzgPC6

Florida animals use wildlife crossings. Videos prove it.
Florida animals use wildlife crossings. Videos prove it.

Wildlife crossings have proven to be the most effective way to reduce crashes between cars and animals, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. They also are costly and can take years to build. The state has more than 200 of these passages connecting habitats splintered by roads, including a few in the Tampa Bay area. Read more about the crossings and the kinds of animals using them: https://trib.al/rXxfoPN

Two hurricanes swamped Tampa Bay flood defenses. What can be done?
Two hurricanes swamped Tampa Bay flood defenses. What can be done?

Sewage stations lost power and backed up into homes. Treatment plants were shut down intentionally out of concern they might flood. Drainage systems were overwhelmed, leading to prolonged high water. After hurricanes Helene and Milton delivered a one-two punch to Tampa Bay, our reporters found that infrastructure that was supposed to keep homes and businesses dry had failed time and again. But experts say upgrades can be made to prevent future flooding: https://trib.al/pIKNdM3

The top 10 restaurants in Tampa Bay right now
The top 10 restaurants in Tampa Bay right now

Have you checked out our food critic’s list of the top restaurants in Tampa Bay? Thirty spots across the region made her ranking. Read all about them at tampabay.com/toprestaurants

Could Ron DeSantis join the Trump administration?
Could Ron DeSantis join the Trump administration?

President-elect Donald Trump is drawing heavily from the Sunshine State to staff his administration. But the biggest Florida appointment of all could still be yet to come. Politics reporter Kirby Wilson breaks down how Trump picking Gov. Ron DeSantis as his defense secretary would set off a massive domino effect across state politics. Keep up with the latest developments and our complete politics coverage: tampabay.com/politics

How our food critic picked Tampa Bay's Top Restaurants of 2024
How our food critic picked Tampa Bay's Top Restaurants of 2024

How did Times food critic Helen Freund’s list of the Top 30 Restaurants in Tampa Bay come together? She shares her thinking behind the picks. Read more here: https://trib.al/uYTRFAG

Florida’s abortion Amendment 4 failed. What to know now.
Florida’s abortion Amendment 4 failed. What to know now.

Amendment 4, which would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution, failed to pass, meaning the state’s six-week abortion ban will stay in place. The ballot measure received about 57% of the vote, a majority. But it didn’t meet Florida’s required 60% bar for passage. Here’s a full rundown on what to know now about abortion in Florida: https://trib.al/2CBu1Mg

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