US Edition
Tampa Bay TimesTuesday, 5 May 2026
Click image to view full size
Fla. redistricting map signed
A suit seeking to strike down the new boundaries was filed Monday. Six plaintiffs are from Tampa Bay.
The paper leads with the governor's signing of a controversial redistricting map, immediately framing the event through the lens of a resulting legal challenge and specifically highlighting the involvement of local plaintiffs.
Florida's governor has signed a new congressional map into law that reportedly favors the Republican party. Opponents have quickly filed a lawsuit to block it, featuring several local residents.
“A suit seeking to strike down the new boundaries”
“Local accountability and civic impact”
US fights to reopen Strait of Hormuz
United Arab Emirates, merchant ships come under attack.
Factual reporting on US military engagement in a key global waterway following attacks on merchant shipping.
3 things to know about the USF St. Pete building destroyed in a fire
The aging Marine Science Lab was built strong in the 1930s to withstand hurricanes. Saturday’s blaze was another story.
Follow-up local coverage detailing the history and infrastructure context of the recently burned university marine lab, serving as the visual centerpiece of the page.
New FBI background checks could add more delays for immigrants, Florida attorneys say
Nearly 12 million applications are pending nationwide. Tampa Bay immigrants and advocates are watching.
Highlights the local impact of a federal policy change, focusing on the potential administrative burden for immigrants in the Tampa Bay area.
More from Tampa Bay Times
Front page image reproduced for the purpose of critical review and commentary — about our editorial use.