Bob Buckhorn, the former two-term mayor of Tampa, wants his old job back.
And Charlie Crist, the former Florida governor who’s held public office or run in almost every election cycle for the past 20 years, wants to be mayor of his adopted hometown, St. Pete.
But are voters tired of seeing the same names on the ballot? Or will they take to familiar politicians?
Gulf storm update: As the tropical depression moves west and away from Tampa Bay, it may still bring heavy showers to the region.
Tech’s limits and potential: Teens from across the state traveled to USF’s Tampa campus for an artificial intelligence camp. Find out what they learned.
400 Central vandal: Police arrested one of two men accused of causing $96,000 in damage to St. Pete's tallest building.
Placed on unpaid leave: A Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy was arrested on a stalking charge after he sent several text messages to a woman he pulled over in Tampa.
Based on three aggravating factors: A Tampa man stabbed his girlfriend 65 times, then called police to admit the crime. Prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty.
First-degree murder: A Brandon woman is accused of beating her girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter to death. The woman has been indicted on murder and child abuse charges.
A winning bet: U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has led the push to ban stock trading by members of Congress. But a new report alleges she shared insider information.
Running to succeed: U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced a proposal that would require data centers to obtain all their electricity and water from private sources to keep utility costs down.
Prosecutors filed an appeal: Former Rays shortstop Wander Franco is headed back to the courtroom for another chapter in his ongoing legal saga.
Talks of its own rules: As the Southeastern Conference's football media week got underway Monday in Tampa, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey did not shy away about frustrations brewing within the conference.
“A dream come true”: For Tampa native and Oklahoma offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis, this year’s SEC Kickoff just means more.
For more in-depth sports coverage, sign up for Sports Today, our daily newsletter focused on your favorite Tampa Bay teams.
FEATURED
Antonella Narváez, left, and Mariela Gari, at their home in Tampa, hold a family photo of Frank Camargo, Cleudys Yépez, Isabella Camargo and Narváez. [ASHLEY NEYRA | Times]
Isabella Camargo lost both parents in La Guaira under the rubble of the recent earthquakes, where they recently moved after leaving the U.S. — yet she miraculously survived. Now, her family in Tampa is seeking legal help on obtaining a humanitarian visa for her to return to the United States.
