Jane Castor

Even though it's rained the past few days, local officials say our drought continues. Now, Tampa is doubling down on enforcing water restrictions.

If commissioners approve the non-binding memorandum of understanding, the city council will vote on its part of the financing the following day.

Mayor Jane Castor says she expects the city council and county commission to pass the non-binding agreement, allowing negotiators to fill in the blanks on multiple documents in the complex deal.

In her final State of the City last week, Mayor Jane Castor highlighted investments made on her watch. “Florida Matters Live & Local” takes a closer look at what was said (infrastructure) and what was left out (stadiums).

Key topics included infrastructure improvements, transportation enhancements, housing, public safety and park and recreation repairs.

The redrawn congressional district lines that Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November.

“Mayor Ken Welch has been a thoughtful, collaborative leader for St. Petersburg and a strong partner for our entire region,” Castor said in a prepared statement.

Buckhorn, who led the city from 2011 to 2019, hasn't made a secret of his desire to return to city hall. He joins a field of 10 vying to replace Jane Castor, who's second term ends in 2027.

Why are plans for enormous AI data centers raising alarms with residents who may have to learn nearby? And Sheriff Grady Judd wants some "common sense" used when it comes to immigration enforcement.

Uthmeier accused the Tampa Police Department of having "sanctuary policies" regarding immigration enforcement.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has threatened the removal of Mayor Jane Castor for such policies.

Attorney General James Uthmeier called for "immediate reversal" of the policies no later than March 31. After that, he warns, there would be consequences. Mayor Jane Castor said they will review the state's concerns and evaluate the policies.