Local news for Tampa Bay, Florida.
Politics · SarasotaThe Republican Party of Florida dismissed its Highlands County suit a day after a judge declined to pull the ads off the air without a hearing, leaving the commercials on television ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Politics · SarasotaDonalds urges Sarasota supporters to keep Republicans in powerAt a Sarasota campaign stop, Republican governor nominee Byron Donalds appealed for turnout as attendees voiced party loyalty alongside concerns about growth, prices and President Donald Trump.
News · SarasotaSarasota Military Academy Cadets Speak With Astronaut Aboard the International Space StationMembers of the school's amateur radio club used rooftop antennas to reach NASA astronaut Luke Delaney in orbit, asking him questions about life in space.
Sports · TampaBrewers Fans Offer Plumbing, a Pontoon Boat and Packers Tickets in Bid for World Series SeatsWith resale prices soaring for the Brewers' first World Series since 1982, some fans are turning to barter in hopes of getting into the ballpark.
News · ClearwaterClearwater Marine Aquarium Mourns Benjamin, the Opossum Who Overcame a Dog AttackThe Virginia opossum, a rescued animal who became an educational ambassador, died Tuesday during a veterinary procedure after showing signs of illness.
Politics · St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg Council Backs Heavy Subsidy to Revive Stalled Deuces Townhome Project
Politics · MiamiMiami and Miami-Dade Mayors Split Over Plan for Two Giant Billboards at Arsht Center
Politics · San BernardinoLos Angeles County Voters Will Help Decide 32 State Legislative Races on Nov. 3
Business · Daly CityDaly City's Jagalchi Pairs a Sprawling Korean Grocery With a Tasting-Menu Restaurant
Business · New BraunfelsRooftop Bar Planned for Historic New Braunfels Mill as San Antonio Dining Scene Shifts
Business · TechNewView and Carta Team Up to Make Employee Share Sales Easier for Startups
Sports · TampaRays Open Fifth Straight Postseason Against Rangers in AL Wild Card Series
Sports · Fort LauderdaleBrandon Miller Scores 34 as Hornets Rebound to Hand Winless Heat Another Loss
Sports · Fort LauderdaleRed Bulls Beat Inter Miami 2-0 on Own Goal and Late Forsberg Strike
