Columbus
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa restaurant Wright’s Gourmet House has officially sold: Here’s what’s next
After news of a potential sale last month, it’s now official: Wright’s Gourmet House has been sold to Caspers Company, the Tampa restaurant group run by brother and sister duo Blake Casper and Allison Casper Adams.
Robbi Stivers Named CFO of JWB
Robbi Stivers has joined the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB) as CFO. He is responsible for development and use of sound fiscal and contracting policies and practices to support JWB’s mission and activities while furthering its strategic plan. Stivers brings more than 20 years’ experience in government...
Lightning fans react to Steven Stamkos’ departure: ‘I await your statue’
It’s official: Steven Stamkos will not spend his entire NHL career in a Lightning sweater. On Monday, the longtime captain — who started his career with Tampa Bay in 2008 — signed a four-year contract with the Nashville Predators as the free-agency period got underway. For more...
End of an era as Steven Stamkos leaves Lightning, signs with Predators
TAMPA — For the past 16 years, Steven Stamkos has been seen all over Tampa Bay. From the side of Amalie Arena, on billboards and benches, he’s been the face of the Lightning franchise since he was anointed the savior of the organization as an 18-year-old No. 1 draft pick.
Why does DeSantis veto Republican proposals? A breakdown.
In his time as governor, Ron DeSantis has vetoed nearly four dozen policy bills and slashed billions more from state budgets passed by a Florida Legislature dominated by his Republican colleagues. Sometimes, the vetoes leave egos bruised. In January, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson made a jab about DeSantis’ prospects in...
DeSantis bank accounts rise: net worth tops $1.77 million
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ net worth increased by more than 50% last year as he embarked on a presidential run and boosted his bank account with book sales. DeSantis had a net worth of $1.77 million as of the end of the year, up from $1.17 million a year earlier, according to a financial disclosure report posted Friday on the Florida Commission on Ethics website.
Top things to do this week: Fireworks, KC and the Sunshine Band, Bert Kreischer
Fourth of July Fireworks: A few fireworks displays in major Tampa Bay area cities include:. St. Petersburg: 9-9:30 p.m. Thursday (July 4). Spa Beach at the Pier approach, 615 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 813-464-1657. Tampa (Boom by the Bay): 9 p.m. Thursday (July 4). Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park,...
12 places in Tampa Bay to see art for free or cheap this summer
What better way to spend a hot summer day than looking at art in the air conditioning? With multiple galleries, studios and murals in Tampa Bay, it’s easy to see art without spending a dime. Did you know that most museums offer free or cheap deals too? The Dalí...
Search of Christian Ziegler’s cellphone was illegal, judge says
A Sarasota judge ruled Monday that police’s search of former Republican Party of Florida chairperson Christian Ziegler’s cellphone amid rape allegations violated the U.S. Constitution. Judge Hunter Carroll ruled that three search warrants obtained by the Sarasota Police Department to look through Ziegler’s phone were “severely overbroad.” He...
Top prospect Conor Geekie headlines Lightning development camp roster
TAMPA — Some of the Lightning’s top prospects, including newly acquired forward Conor Geekie, will participate in the team’s development camp this week at TGH IcePlex in Brandon. The annual camp will run from Tuesday-Friday. It will feature a 3-on-3 tournament the last two days that will...
Applications reopen for Florida’s $10,000 home hardening program
TALLAHASSEE — The popular state program that gives Floridians $10,000 to harden their homes is taking new applicants. The Department of Financial Services on Monday reopened applications for the My Safe Florida Home program, which gives free home inspections and cash to upgrade windows, exterior doors and garage doors and strengthen roofs.
Summer airline travelers expect to face a Fourth of July holiday crush
LOS ANGELES — Airports across the country are preparing for a crush of airline passengers, with Friday kicking off the busy Fourth of July travel season. The Transportation Security Administration said it anticipated screening more than 28 million passengers between Friday and Monday, July 5-8. That would mark a 5.4% increase in traffic over last year.
Lightning sign Jake Guentzel, take top pending free agent off the market
TAMPA — For the past several offseasons, the Lightning have been forced to shop at the bargain bin when free agency opened. This year, that’s all changed. They already took one of the top pending free agents off the market, trading for wing Jake Guentzel’s rights Sunday morning and completing a seven-year deal with him Monday worth an average annual value of $9 million.
Florida’s condo laws are changing. Here’s everything you need to know
Owners of more than 1.5 million condominium units in Florida are bracing for rules going into effect this year that dictate everything from how a building is maintained to how condo associations are governed. Last month Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping bill that strengthens oversight of condominium boards. Dubbed...
Florida schools explore avenues to fill teacher shortage
The big story: As they work to fill teacher vacancies, school districts across Florida have held job fairs, recruited at colleges and even looked abroad for qualified educators. Another avenue is opening for two Tampa Bay area districts. This August, some schools in Hillsborough and Pasco counties will welcome Teach...
Tampa’s Bill Alfonso is still bleeding after 45 years in pro wrestling
TAMPA — Bill Alfonso has lost count of how many times he has been injured. “Broken ribs, broken noses, a broken arm that had to be put together with a titanium plate and nine screws,” Alfonso said. “I almost bled to death once.”. Now 66, he’s been...
Rays’ Isaac Paredes falls a single short of hitting for the cycle
ST. PETERSBURG — Every day in batting practice, Isaac Paredes hopefully yells “triple!” Rays manager Kevin Cash usually just rolls his eyes and laughs. Paredes, known for his power but not his speed, had just one triple in his big-league career. Until Sunday. Parades not only hit...
Photos from Sunday Pride parades across the U.S.
Rainbow flags waved at parades in Chicago, New York and San Francisco as the country celebrated the LGBTQ+ community and wrapped another Pride month. Revelers celebrated with joyful parades featuring bright colors, music and dancing. Want breaking news in your inbox?. Subscribe to our free News Alerts newsletter. You’ll receive...
Taj Bradley, Isaac Paredes lead Rays to bounceback win vs. Nationals
ST. PETERSBURG — Taj Bradley began June with the worst start of his big-league career. Sunday, he ended the month on a high note. The Rays right-hander struck out 11 and Isaac Paredes came a single shy of hitting for the cycle as the Rays shut out the Nationals 5-0 in front of an announced crowd of 18,259 at Tropicana Field.
If this is the end for Stamkos, Lightning could have handled it better
TAMPA — Somewhere between Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After, the Steven Stamkos story took an odd turn. I’m no expert in fairy tales, but I don’t recall Prince Charming ever being told to take it or leave it. Nope, didn’t see that one coming....
Tampa Bay Times
42K+
Posts
405M+
Views
The Tampa Bay Times, winner of 14 Pulitzer Prizes, is the most trusted news source serving the Tampa Bay area. We are story tellers and truth tellers. We go where the facts take us to tell the definitive story of the Tampa Bay area.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.