TAMPA, Fla. — On Friday, newly elected Tampa Bay City Councilwoman Naya Young was sworn in at the Council Chambers surrounded by friends and family, supporters, local officials, and others.
She defeated Thomas Scott, accounting for nearly 61% of the vote, after the two faced off in a special election for the vacant District 5 seat following Gwendolyn Henderson's death in June.

Tampa Bay Jewish community mourns after attack on Hanukkah celebration in Australia
In downtown St. Pete on Sunday, dozens of people joined together to celebrate the 23rd annual "Chanukah in the City.”
Jewish community mourns after attack on Hanukkah celebration in Australia