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Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026

Good Tuesday morning. You’ll feel the heat today with temps reaching a high of 90. 

In today’s edition, read about Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan for Florida’s congressional map; the USF murder suspect's use of ChatGPT days before two students went missing; and columnist Stephanie Hayes’ new video series. 

[DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times (2025)]

Three Hillsborough County lawyers will be automatically elected to be judges and a sitting county judge will ascend to the circuit after all four qualified for the August election Friday without opposition. 

More than 25 other Tampa Bay judges also got automatically reelected.

Read more about the judges. 

Council member questions: A company with ties to the Church of Scientology announced plans for an entertainment complex coming to downtown Clearwater that’s being billed as having the largest cinema in the world.

Following dozens of deaths: A planned Orlando attraction called Sloth World will not open.

"I should have just called 911": A former Tampa federal prosecutor apologized to the man he stabbed three years ago during a bizarre encounter on the Howard Frankland Bridge and pleaded guilty to felony charges.

Brewery for sale: Tampa’s Angry Chair Brewing is listed for $3 million.

BTS stop: The K-pop stars grabbed a bite at this Apollo Beach restaurant. Find out where.

If you really want more: Chris Brown and Usher add a second Tampa concert.