Yacob Reyes

Tampa Bay Reporter at Axios

tampa, florida, united states

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Hey, Yacob Reyes here. I am a reporter for Axios based in Tampa, Florida. I have written about state and local politicians, about people turning broken dreams into businesses, and about life after rape for an undocumented woman. I have spent days sifting through public records to hold those with power in Florida accountable. I have withstood aggressive blowback from political operatives and kept writing. Previously, I worked as a staff writer for PolitiFact, covering political misinformation in Florida. Before that, I covered national breaking news on Axios' Newsdesk.

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Tampa, St. Pete weekend events: Craft and fall festivals galore

Rain may be in the forecast, but there's still plenty happening across Tampa Bay this weekend. Be sure to check event pages for possible cancellations or schedule changes before heading out. 👻 Ybor City Ghost Tour , Tampa: Explore Ybor City's haunted his... See more

axios.com•Yacob Reyes•Oct 9, 2026

3-minute voting guide: Hillsborough's midterm election

Hillsborough County has already begun sending vote-by-mail ballots for the midterm election. Here's a look at key races on the ballot. Early voting runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 1. County Commission, District 1: Incumbent Commissioner Harry Cohen (D) will fac... See more

axios.com•Yacob Reyes•Oct 8, 2026

Plant Museum looks back at Tampa's first decades of film

In honor of Tampa Theatre's centennial , the Henry B. Plant Museum unveiled a new exhibition on the evolution of moviegoing in the city. The intrigue : Long before the construction of Tampa's iconic movie palace, the Tampa Bay Hotel Casino screened some o... See more

axios.com•Yacob Reyes•Oct 6, 2026

Tampa Bay tax rates hold or decrease, but homeowners may still pay more

Tampa Bay's largest cities and counties either lowered or maintained property tax rates, but homeowners could still see higher tax bills due to rising property values. Why it matters: Between Florida's rising cost of living , state and local inquiries int... See more

axios.com•Yacob Reyes•Oct 6, 2026

Tampa City Council considers new checks on mayor's power

Tampa's long-running City Hall power struggle may spill onto the March 2 ballot. Why it matters: Voters could soon decide whether to give the City Council more power to rein in the mayor, including the ability to override executive orders and oust mayoral... See more

axios.com•Yacob Reyes•Oct 5, 2026

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Bachelor Of Arts, Communication, English Language at University Of South FloridaGraduated: 2023

Associates, Communication, Media Studies at Hillsborough Community CollegeGraduated: 2021

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Tampa, St. Pete weekend events: Craft and fall festivals galore

3-minute voting guide: Hillsborough's midterm election

Plant Museum looks back at Tampa's first decades of film

Tampa Bay tax rates hold or decrease, but homeowners may still pay more

Tampa City Council considers new checks on mayor's power

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Tampa, St. Pete weekend events: Craft and fall festivals galore

3-minute voting guide: Hillsborough's midterm election

Plant Museum looks back at Tampa's first decades of film

Tampa Bay tax rates hold or decrease, but homeowners may still pay more

Tampa City Council considers new checks on mayor's power