Blame Game: Carlson and City Hall trade fire over Rays stadium deal
The fight over the Rays stadium deal has shifted from the field to Tampa City Hall.
Pinellas Park proposes one-year moratorium on new data centers
Pinellas Park is looking to pause new data center development for a year while officials develop regulations to address the industry’s growing infrastructure demands. If approved, the ordinance would temporarily stop the city from accepting or approving applications for new or expanded data centers, including projects already in the pipeline. During the moratorium, staff would … Read more
Clearwater approves Duke Energy deal, rejects public power
Council weighs a new Duke deal after studying whether Clearwater should own its electric system.
St. Pete launches program to help churches build affordable housing
Churches can now receive guidance to develop affordable housing under St. Pete’s YIGBY program.
Inflation slows to 3.5% as energy prices reverse course
Energy prices pulled U.S. inflation lower while Tampa’s latest inflation remained below the national rate.
Garrett Greco enters Tampa City Council race
A real estate broker and podcast host joins the race for Tampa City Council’s open District 3 seat.
Temple Terrace moves to install speed cameras at school zones
Traffic studies found widespread speeding as Temple Terrace advances school speed cameras.
Lakeland seeks one-year freeze on new data centers
Officials would pause new data center applications while drafting long-term development standards.
Downtown Largo could become an open-container entertainment district
Proposal would allow open-container drinking while expanding downtown entertainment and dining.
Food trucks could gain access to Sarasota’s downtown bayfront
A local business request could bring food trucks to Sarasota’s Downtown Bayfront district.