10 years of Puerto Rican pride
The history of bomba and plena is the story of the Puerto Rican soul. Born from labor, from song, and from resistance, both musical expressions have transcended generations, preserving in their essence the Taíno heritage that is part of Puerto Rico’s national identity. In the fields of Loíza, northeast of San Juan,...
District leaders speak out as dozens of public schools targeted by charter takeover letters
Local districts are speaking out against a plan for charters to set up inside public schools, under Florida law that expands so-called Schools of Hope to not just target low-performing schools, but any public school with available space. The changes come as public school enrollment is declining in parts of...
Former Tampa City Council candidate flashes gun at forum, stealing attention from otherwise successful...
Elvis Piggott, a former candidate for Tampa City Council, flashed his gun at an Oct. 9 forum. The post Former Tampa City Council candidate flashes gun at forum, stealing attention from otherwise successful debate appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Couple kidnapped in their own garage, Hillsborough deputies say
ODESSA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two men are behind bars following what deputies are calling a terrifying home invasion in Hillsborough County. On Aug. 19, the suspects forced the victims into their Odessa garage at gunpoint before fleeing when an alarm was triggered, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. Detectives...
Residents in Florida community outraged after driver intentionally ran over Muscovy ducks
In Largo, Florida, four Muscovy ducks were killed by a driver in a minivan who neighbors said intentionally ran them over while the birds were crossing the street. The disturbing incident occurred in the Whispering Pines mobile home community on Sunday. Although Muscovy ducks are not native to Florida and are...
Lorene’s Fish House awarded “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant
Lorene’s Fish House, a longtime staple of the historic Deuces neighborhood in St. Petersburg, has been named one of the recipients of the “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant for 2025. Located at 927 22nd Street South, Lorene’s is one of only two restaurants in Florida to receive this year’s honor, placing it...
USF St. Petersburg will launch a new four-year nursing program
By 2035, Florida is expected to have a nursing shortage of nearly 60,000, according to the Florida Hospital Association. The University of South Florida St. Petersburg is launching a four-year nursing program that will welcome freshmen. Usha Menon, the dean of the USF College of Nursing, said it will help...
Feeding Tampa Bay Offers Relief For Federal Workers During Shutdown
Feeding Tampa Bay has launched a new relief program to assist federal employees in the Tampa Bay area affected by the ongoing government shutdown.
Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant
Metro Diner has opened its first Palm Harbor location, at 35000 U.S. Highway 19 N., in The Fountains shopping center. The 3,490-square-foot restaurant seats 112 guests and marks the company’s sixth location in the Tampa Bay Area. The Florida-based brand, best known for its fried chicken and waffles and...
Tampa ends its Racial Reconciliation Committee over concerns of losing funds
The Tampa City Council on Thursday disbanded its Racial Reconciliation Committee over concerns about pushback from the state and federal level. The unanimous vote came after a city attorney sent the council a memo last month explaining Tampa could risk losing federal funding if it continued to support the committee.
