The Brief
- A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after an arrest on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.
- Piggott, who previously ran for the seat but did not advance to the runoff, said he was confronted after the event by members of Naya Young’s family due to his support for Thomas Scott.
- Piggott surrendered himself at Orient Road Jail on the outstanding warrant shortly after noon on Tuesday before posting the $5,500 bond.
TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.
The backstory:
On October 9, 2025, Tampa police responded to a reported altercation involving an armed man at 2005 N. Lamar Ave as a city council candidate forum for the District 5 special runoff election between Thomas Scott and Naya Young was concluding.…