Meghan Bowman

DeSantis blasts lawmakers’ immigration bill  Florida lawmakers passed a $500 million immigration proposal on Tuesday. But Gov. Ron DeSantis said it isn’t good enough. The bill also strips immigration enforcement powers from the governor. U.S....

Wastewater released into Manatee River A buildup in Bradenton’s troubled wastewater treatment system forced the release of thousands of gallons of partially treated sewage into the Manatee River. Impacts of Trump’s executive orders on Floridians President Trump...

Pinellas County elementary school programs to get a makeover A program called Summer Bridge will de-prioritize unlimited enrollment and summer field trips, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Superintendent Keven Hendrick said the district will...

Biden leaves office, but not the fight Joe Biden has wrapped up a more than 50-year political career. But he also promised to keep fighting even though he’s left office. In his final hours, Biden...

‘Park preservation’ bill emerges in the Florida House A Florida House Republican filed a proposal yesterday that would prevent the development of such things as golf courses, pickleball courts, and lodges in state parks.  Professors...

Ken Welch to compensate people harmed by construction St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced a plan to compensate residents of the Black community who were harmed by the construction of Interstate I-75. Brightline workers vote to...

Fine files bill to restrict college access to undocumented students Rep. State Sen. Randy Fine filed a bill yesterday that would not only stop undocumented students from getting in-state tuition but also from attending some...

Justices to hear felon voter fraud fight The Florida Supreme Court will take up a convicted felon’s appeal. Yesterday, the court said it would hear from Terry Hubbard, although a date was not set for arguments....

The new year brings an expansion to a Tampa area non-profit. A merger between the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and Success 4 Kids and Families (S4KF) went into effect on Jan. 1. The Crisis...

The National Weather Service projects parts of the Tampa Bay area to have near to below-freezing temperatures starting today and lasting throughout the week. People living near Plant City and Dover who have well pumps...

The Tampa Bay Rays announced a historic agreement to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District and build a new ballpark for the team in September 2023. After months of back-and-forth with the City of St....

Deadlines to apply for a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration are approaching soon. SBA spokesperson Julie Garrett said people can obtain the low-interest disaster loan to help offset recovery and rebuilding costs that...