Tampa Mayor Jane Castor consistently ranks in the Top 5 of Florida Politics’ list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians.

On a recent Friday evening, I sat down for a meal at Cheeky’s, the new seafood restaurant and oyster bar in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District. It was shortly before 7 p.m. and the place was ...

This guide to the Sunshine State’s coastal shores breaks it all down, including what makes each of the 14 Florida coasts so ...

So when a person claiming to be a producer for “60 Minutes” called him May 19, Chipperfield figured it was just another inquiry. The person, who identified themselves as “Oliver,” asked him what he ...

Kayaking Tarpon Bay and the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island is a must-do on the Florida Gulf Coast.

After weathering four powerful hurricanes in two years, Florida Gulf Coast residents are preparing for the 2025 hurricane ...

With a warm climate year-round and 1,350 miles of coastline, Florida has lots of places to enjoy a beach vacation. There are ...

We've rounded up 20 Florida beaches that will make you feel like you've sailed to the Caribbean—no passport required.

Since the St. Johns County fishing charter captain first learned ... than her Pinellas district• The Buzz on Florida Politics The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed ...

Hey kids, here’s a civics lesson for you. The Florida Senate and House of Representatives — or as they’re sometimes called, “Dumb and Dumber” — make a lot of headlines by passing dopey laws, but ...

Fernandez is accused of killing 13-year-old Ethan Julio Martin during what police are calling a street racing event in late January 2023. As crowds lined up alongside the road, Fernandez was riding a ...

From sunny weather to top hotels, attractions and restaurants, we spoke to planners about the many reasons they choose ...