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  1. Rep. Matt Gaetz files resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House
    13 minutes ago• Politics
    Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., one of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's harshest critics, answers questions from members of the media after speaking on the House floor, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday. Gaetz filed a resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker late Monday. The move from the far-right Republican to use the procedural tool — called a motion to vacate — sets up a likely showdown vote in the House in the days ahead.
  2. Pinellas SunRunner no longer free to ride: Here’s what to know
    5 hours ago• Pinellas
    The SunRunner, shown parked at a St. Pete Beach stop in August, is no longer free: Regular fares went into effect Sunday.
  3. New College business plan faces questions as president selection nears
    5 hours ago• Education
    Incoming freshman Samantha Champlain during New College of Florida's move-in and orientation on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Sarasota. The school is expected to choose a new president this week amid questions about its direction.
  5. Don Gaetz, father of US Rep. Matt Gaetz, seeks return to Florida Senate
    5 hours ago• Elections
    Then-Florida Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, debates on the floor, June 19, 2015, in Tallahassee. Don Gaetz, father of Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, said Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, that he intends to run again for the Florida Senate, a chamber he led as president from 2012 to 2014.
  6. Florida Democrats, eyeing key 2024 seats, struggle so far to recruit challengers
    Yesterday• Elections
    Gerard Porebski displays his “I Voted” sticker after casting his ballot at Precinct #33 at the Gulf Harbors Civic Association on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022, in New Port Richey.
  7. Tom Arnold stars in ‘Florida Man’ mermaid film in St. Petersburg
    Yesterday• Movies
    Tom Arnold attends the premiere of "Underdeveloped" on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.
  8. Fred Fisher gave millions to Clearwater causes, urged others to follow
    Yesterday• Clearwater
    Former Clearwater City Commissioner Sue Berfield, left, and Fred Fisher keep track of a fundraising effort for the swimming pool under construction at the Long Center in 1989.
  9. Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of Oct. 2-8
    Yesterday• Things To Do
    Ken Jeong performs Sunday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa.
  10. Inside scientists’ mission to save America’s wine industry from climate change
    Yesterday• Business
    A row of grapes is seen inside the quasi greenhouse at the Oregon State University's vineyard near Alpine, Ore., on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America's wine, but it's also prone to wildfires, a combustible combination that spelled disaster in 2020 and one that scientists, including at Oregon State, are scrambling to neutralize. (AP Photo/Andrew Selsky)
  11. Contract talks progress amid teacher shortage across Florida
    Yesterday• Education
    Negotiators for the Pinellas County school district and the teachers union discuss salaries and benefits during bargaining on Sept. 27, 2023.
  12. Florida’s Rep. Matt Gaetz says he’ll try to oust Speaker McCarthy this week
    Yesterday• Elections
    U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy speaks to Rep. Matt Gaetz in the House Chamber at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on Jan. 6, 2023.
  13. In St. Petersburg, patience is a recipe for scrumptious cakes
    Yesterday• Cooking
    Lauren Nickerson uses sugar pearls to finish her cake during Baked in the Burg's cake-decorating class on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Toast the Hostess in St. Petersburg.
  14. Senator’s wife seeks Hillsborough school board seat
    Yesterday• Education
    Nadia Combs, Hillsborough County School Board Chair, speaks during the yearly back-to-school news conference for Hillsborough County at Hillsborough High School on Friday, Aug. 4, in Tampa. She said she expects an expensive attempt by her political opposition to try to "paint me as someone I'm not."
  15. Martin Baron goes inside the news in ‘Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post’
    Yesterday• Books
    Martin Baron will discuss his book "Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post" at the Times Festival of Reading.
  16. Disney, DeSantis legal fight escalates over emails, texts, records dispute
    Sept. 30• Politics
    The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista.
  17. So how did Florida lawmakers vote on avoiding the shutdown?
    Sept. 30• Politics
    Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Pensacola.
  18. Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes funding plan
    Sept. 30• Politics
    Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., gives two thumbs up as the Senate votes to approve a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open, on Saturday.
  19. Pinellas deputy shoots and kills woman who raised gun, police say
    Sept. 30• Breaking News
    A Pinellas deputy shot and killed someone who raised a gun toward him, according to police.
  20. In Tampa’s Hyde Park, a hotel at long last
    Sept. 30• Travel
    Avi Brosh is owner of Palisociety, a California-based company that is opening the Palihouse hotel in Tampa's Hyde Park Village.
  21. Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion for tonight’s drawing
    Sept. 30• Nation & World
    A selection of Powerball tickets are shown at the Route One Wine and Spirits liquor store, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Another Powerball drawing Saturday, another chance at a jackpot that is inching toward $1 billion.
  22. Here’s what’s going on with the problem of low military recruitment
    Sept. 30• Politics
    Gen. Eric Smith, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, swears in Lance Cpl. Samantha Harris, center, and others, as they reenlist at the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial on Feb. 23 in Arlington, Va.
  23. At St. Petersburg’s The Violet Stone, well-done pizza and Philly cheesesteaks
    Sept. 30• Food
    The Classic Pizza, made with Bianco tomatoes and mozzarella, is removed after baking at 680 degrees in an oven at The Violet Stone, 2134 9th Ave. N., in St. Petersburg.
  24. Who will be Tampa’s next mayor? It’s already the talk of the town
    Sept. 30• Tampa
    CHRIS URSO | Times Then-Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn walks with then-candidate Jane Castor during her 2019 campaign. Buckhorn's name has popped up as a potential successor to Castor when her second term ends in 2027.
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