Art installers Fraser Goulding, left, and Jake Grundy hang Banksy’s "Mona Lisa on Mesh" at the Straz Center on Monday in Tampa.

Banksy didn’t authorize the Banksy exhibition in Tampa, but he knows about it

More than 100 works by arguably the most famous living artist in the world are going on display at the Straz Center this weekend.

5 things to know before adopting a pig

When he was young, Waddles went to live with a family in Seminole, where he had access to plenty of treats, like pumpkins.

Waddles, the 350-pound potbelly whose case was in court this week, serves as a cautionary tale.

Goodbye, Crowbar: Scenes from the sold-out final concert in Ybor City

Crowbar owner Tom DeGeorge give his final salute and thank you to the hundreds that attended the final live music show at his independent venue on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 in Ybor City.

After two decades, the beloved Tampa music venue closed for good on Friday. But Tom DeGeorge isn’t done.

Backers of these 3 Florida data centers giving big to politicians

Beth Fisher, 67, holds an anti-data center poster at a DeSoto County Commission meeting about a data center moratorium on Tuesday in Arcadia. Polling has found broad opposition to data centers among voters, as data center companies have made big donations in Florida elections this cycle.

Lots of developers want to build data centers in Florida. A few have made big political investments.

North Ward Elementary School opened in 1915 and closed in 2009. It's sat vacant since.

Clearwater continues effort to redevelop historic North Ward Elementary

The elementary is on a roughly 2-acre campus near the Clearwater Harbor.

Newspaper carrier who got trapped in Florida luxury condo elevator awarded $5.6 million

Passaic County Courthouse. Gavel. Generic photos in a courtroom, Paterson New Jersey. Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Her lawyers said security guards should have noticed that she was missing.

Tarpon Springs OKs 32-unit townhome project, reviving talk of Disston Avenue link

Disston Avenue facing south near Sugar Mill Road.

“The thing we need most in this town is affordable housing,” the vice mayor said.

A 72-year-old criticizes Florida’s wildlife agency. They searched his personal data 34 times

Jim Watt, a 72-year-old retired turtle farmer, estimates he has been to more than 30 wildlife commission meetings over the years. The agency he criticizes over their handling of aquatic herbicide spraying has pulled his personal information more than 30 times.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said sweeping record searches of outspoken environmental activists were “conducted for public safety purposes.”

SPORTS

Rays stay focused, beat White Sox in matchup of AL division leaders

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Rays starter Drew Rasmussen celebrates after striking out the side during the sixth inning Saturday afternoon. He finishes with 10 Ks on the day.

Rays’ Bryan Baker collects 31st save, now leads the majors

• Tampa Bay Rays

Rays closer Bryan Baker is pumped after sealing a 1-0 win over the White Sox on Saturday afternoon at Tropicana Field.

When you look at the Bucs roster, how many Hall of Famers do you see?

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We may never see another era like this in Tampa Bay. Warren Sapp, coach Tony Dungy, Ronde Barber, Derrick Brooks and John Lynch were on the same Bucs sideline for five years and all five are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Are there any current Bucs with a bronze bust?

As Rays head toward trade deadline, their past shows hits and whiffs

• Tampa Bay Rays

Landing starter Tyler Glasnow before the 2018 trade deadline helped kicked off the Rays’ 2019-23 run of five straight playoff appearances.

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VIEWPOINTS

When you look at the Bucs roster, how many Hall of Famers do you see?

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Free the leggings! | Column

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The Hillsborough County School Board recently approved a policy banning leggings unless covered by a long shirt but quickly decided to reconsider after parents objected.

Baker being Baker means the Bucs are now at odds with their star QB

• Viewpoints

Ah, these were the good all days. Back in 2024, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield and general manager Jason Licht were all smiles when he signed a three-year, $100 million deal that is set to expire at the end of this season. Now, Mayfield is looking for a hefty raise and the Bucs are hesitant.

Times candidate recommendation: St. Petersburg mayor

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POLITICS

Backers of these 3 Florida data centers giving big to politicians

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Crist posts, then edits Facebook video of St. Petersburg High visit

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Charlie Crist said he visited St. Petersburg High, his alma mater, to bring his future stepson to football tryouts.

Florida Attorney General pushes Catholic schools to grant vaccine exemptions

• Politics

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is arguing that Catholic schools in Florida should accept religious exemptions for required school-entry vaccines. If they don't, it could potentially cost them their state voucher money, he said.

A 72-year-old criticizes Florida’s wildlife agency. They searched his personal data 34 times

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The Tampa Bay Times 2026 primary election voter guide.

2026 Florida election candidates: Primary voter guide

Here’s who’s on the ballot in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco — and what they think about data centers, property taxes, immigration, Tropicana Field and more.

Banksy didn’t authorize the Banksy exhibition in Tampa, but he knows about it