3-year-old boy killed by gun inside vehicle at Burger King in Bartow
A 4-year-old child was left seriously injured after a reported shooting outside a Burger King in Bartow Thursday evening.
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Tampa man accused of repeatedly stabbing victim, fleeing in victim's vehicle
A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with what deputies described as a "brutal" attack that sent one person to the hospital in critical condition.
Mother sues Hillsborough County school board after aide accused of hitting nonverbal son
Angelina Valdez is suing the school board of Hillsborough County after her 9-year-old son was allegedly struck by an aide on a school bus in January.
80k-120k people expected around the Trop during World Series home games
Thousands of people are expected to be in the area around Tropicana Field come Monday and Tuesday. Businesses are looking forward to the tourism boost from the event.
Tampa Democrat challenges Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson for the midterms
The Florida Agriculture Commissioner race has not been getting much attention this cycle. It’s an important cabinet-level position.
Baker Mayfield expects to start for Buccaneers vs. Panthers, barring a setback
Baker Mayfield expects to return from a thumb injury and play when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Florida man who murdered couple, baby scheduled for 20th execution this year
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant on Thursday for a man convicted of murdering a couple and their unborn child in 1992.
New Florida counties report dengue cases as statewide total passes 400
Pinellas County is continuing to see a spike in dengue fever cases as the state's dengue fever outbreak shows no sign of slowing.
Creative Loafing voting guide 2026: Hillsborough and Pinellas congressional seats
U.S. House, District 12 (Hillsborough): Kimberly Overman It was a bit of a surprise to see The Tampa Bay Times recently “recommend” incumbent Republican Gus Bilikrakis over Democrat and former Hillsborough County commissioner Kimberly Oveman. In the write-up, the Times referred to Bilikrakis as “effective,” “measured”…
Creative Loafing voting guide 2026: How to vote in Tampa Bay, and who we’re voting for
Early voting is happening through Sunday, Nov. 1 across the Tampa Bay area. Here's how to do it, and who Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is voting for.
Creative Loafing voting guide 2026: Florida’s Constitutional Amendments
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay recommends three "No" votes on the 2026 Florida Constitutional Amendments,
Cast members of Hamilton will be in Tampa next week educating young voters about November election
The room where it happens is in Ybor City on Friday. That’s when Tampa’s young voters get a musical oriented lesson ahead of the midterms, which wrap on Tuesday, Nov. 3 (early voting is happening now). Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning Broadway musical “Hamilton” opens this week at the Straz Center, but some of its…
Florida GOP drops Hope Florida ad lawsuit
UPDATED: Oct. 21, 2026, 7:11 p.m. ET (This story has been updated with court records from the First District Court of Appeal and the Highlands County dismissal.) The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) on Wednesday filed a notice dismissing its Highlands County lawsuit seeking to ban Democratic television ads about the…
Tampa Bay’s best things to do this week, including East Tampa’s haunted car wash
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's big weekly listing of things to do across the Bay area, this time covering Oct. 22-29, 2026.
Tampa Bay’s best live music this week, including The Linda Lindas, Indie Night, and more
This is Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's weekly roundup of the best concerts coming to the Bay area, this time covering Oct. 22-29, 2026, and including sets from The Linda Lindas, Jacuzzi Boys, and others.
‘It smells and feels like an intimidation tactic’: Immigration enforcement spotted at early voting polls in Florida
Two Florida counties have reported seeing immigration enforcement at or near polling places open for in-person early voting hours. In Leon County, Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley said two U.S. Customs and Border Patrol vehicles were seen at the Northeast Branch Library, the busiest polling site in the county, on…
SeaWorld’s Mako reopens following deadly incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
Mako and Goliath at Six Flags were manufactured by the same company.
5 things to know about the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
The festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary of bringing global flavors to Central Florida.
Brick or Treat returns to Legoland Florida Resort
New this year is an enchanted trail, a Halloween Galacticoaster and a spooky indoor haunt called Brick or Treat Street.
Rock the Universe returns to Universal Studios Florida in January
The Christian music festival will run Jan. 22-23, 2027and feature several faith-based experiences, officials said.
Disney World announces celebrity narrators for 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional
This year’s lineup includes Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce and Lacey Chabert.
5 things to know about Universal Celestial Goodnight
Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe is the last thing park guests experience after a whole day of attractions, dining, and walking
5 things to know about Level 99 at Disney Springs
The interactive wonderland spans over 42,000 square feet at Disney Springs West Side, built specifically with adults and teens in mind.
D23 roundup: See what's on the horizon at Walt Disney World
The event came with several updates on upcoming attractions and lands at Walt Disney World.