Local Government

Episode 20: Interview with Tarneisha Peters, Director of BBIF small business loan institution

Urban farming bill Rural areas are known for farming, but a new bill was filed by St. Petersburg legislators to promote urban farming.   Medicaid ineligibility Concerns over Medicaid ineligibility are growing in Florida as...

Anti-gun violence survivors and advocates discuss the pervasiveness of gun violence, what is the current state of the laws, and what we can hope to do to curb the tragedies experienced by gun violence survivors....

Police seek witnesses Tampa Police released a video that shows several people they say may have been involved in the mass shooting in Ybor City. Police have charged one suspect. You can submit tips at...

Although the details are sketchy the Forum deals with the shooting in Ybor City, a tourist area of nightclubs, has led to two deaths, a discussion about gun violence and city leaders exploring ideas to...

Police violence causes frustration Last night the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee failed to persuade the Citizen’s Review Board to investigate injuries Tampa Police officers caused a woman 4 years ago. Kelsey Storemski found herself...

  Immigration status at hospitals During the last legislative session, state lawmakers passed legislation some believe disproportionately affects Florida Latinos. Two Tampa state representatives addressed these issues and others at a conference at the State...

Listen: In September, the Tampa City Council voted against a major property tax rate increase proposed by Mayor Jane Castor.  One city council member spoke Friday to why he voted to reject Castor’s proposed increase....

From crime to care A new wellness hub opened yesterday on the site of a former nightclub associated with crime issues in East Tampa. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and a service...

Jacksonville police beat man Last Friday, Le’Keian Woods was brutally beaten by Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers. His family joined his attorneys for a news conference this week.   DeSantis campaigns in Tampa Governor Ron DeSantis campaigned...

Challenge to violent protest law Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to 2021 law that enhanced penalties and created new crimes during protests that turn violent.   Recreational marijuana hearing The...

Listen: In a controversial move last month, the Sarasota County Commission cut funding for various social service programs, including childcare and homeless services. But now, the commission has reversed the cuts. The commission had voted...