Michael Bishop
@michaelbishop.me
civic minded technologist who likes to build things on the web. enjoys practicing Gyotaku. used to have people line up for his cooking.
I operate @tampamonitor.com
Tampa, FL
https://michaelbishop.me
he/him @miklb on Twitter/GitHub
I operate @tampamonitor.com
Tampa, FL
https://michaelbishop.me
he/him @miklb on Twitter/GitHub
This game could come down to who scores more points.
Collingsworth basically.
Collingsworth basically.
January 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This game could come down to who scores more points.
Collingsworth basically.
Collingsworth basically.
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Here's your proof that it DID snow in the Florida Panhandle this morning. A FL DOT camera northeast of Pensacola.
January 18, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Here's your proof that it DID snow in the Florida Panhandle this morning. A FL DOT camera northeast of Pensacola.
Speaking of charter review
For folks understandably not up to speed on the Charter Review Advisory Commission tried to put together a little explainer with some background context.
tampamonitor.com/fyi/2026-cit...
tampamonitor.com/fyi/2026-cit...
2026 City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission
Need to get up to speed on what the Charter Review Advisory Board is? Brief background and outline of who and what they are tasked with.
tampamonitor.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Speaking of charter review
Nice front page story this week. As the Charter Review kicks off some folks might be asking who is Ashley Morrow as she was named to the commission by Council member Naya Young. Something the article does't mention.
Sharing Tampa’s Black history, 3 minutes at a time
Sharing Tampa’s Black history, 3 minutes at a time
Tampa native Ashley Morrow shares Black history lessons at weekly City Council meetings.
www.tampabay.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Nice front page story this week. As the Charter Review kicks off some folks might be asking who is Ashley Morrow as she was named to the commission by Council member Naya Young. Something the article does't mention.
If they are smart, they’d do the opposite of what they see in FL
Florida is reshaping higher education. Other states are watching
Florida is reshaping higher education. Other states are watching
When Florida shows how a state can change its college landscape, others follow, experts say.
www.tampabay.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:31 AM
If they are smart, they’d do the opposite of what they see in FL
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I wrote about these kinds of modular restrooms back in July!!
People have a lot of questions about how they work but, here's the thing, according to my reporting: They do.
www.wsj.com/tech/persona...
People have a lot of questions about how they work but, here's the thing, according to my reporting: They do.
www.wsj.com/tech/persona...
January 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
I wrote about these kinds of modular restrooms back in July!!
People have a lot of questions about how they work but, here's the thing, according to my reporting: They do.
www.wsj.com/tech/persona...
People have a lot of questions about how they work but, here's the thing, according to my reporting: They do.
www.wsj.com/tech/persona...
Technically the entire meeting was 11 hours with about an hour break sprinkled in.
January 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Technically the entire meeting was 11 hours with about an hour break sprinkled in.
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You can tell by the eyes.
January 17, 2026 at 12:49 PM
You can tell by the eyes.
Exemplifies the lack of reading comprehension a lot of people on social media have and their inability or incuriousness to read a repost in context before commenting.
this site seems to genuinely have an issue with viewing explanation as a form of endorsement
Me outlining the conclusions the tribunal reached is not me endorsing them. Especially when I emphasised repeatedly that this is a first instance decision and non-binding. I'm really not sure what more I can do to make my position on this clear - it has quite literally been my entire life since FWS.
January 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Exemplifies the lack of reading comprehension a lot of people on social media have and their inability or incuriousness to read a repost in context before commenting.
I listened to @rayroa.bsky.social discuss the story with Valerie Smith this morning on @wmnf.org.
Valerie attended the US Customs & Border Patrol hiring event and documents the experience.
“You’re here to apply for a job, let’s apply for a job, brother,” the recruiter said."
Valerie attended the US Customs & Border Patrol hiring event and documents the experience.
“You’re here to apply for a job, let’s apply for a job, brother,” the recruiter said."
At St. Pete recruitment event, Border Patrol rep touts qualified immunity and early retirement
A DHS officer at The Hilton in St. Petersburg, Florida Jan. 13, 2026. Dubbed “The Green Monster” by some DHS officials, Border Patrol has a reputation as
www.cltampa.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:25 AM
I listened to @rayroa.bsky.social discuss the story with Valerie Smith this morning on @wmnf.org.
Valerie attended the US Customs & Border Patrol hiring event and documents the experience.
“You’re here to apply for a job, let’s apply for a job, brother,” the recruiter said."
Valerie attended the US Customs & Border Patrol hiring event and documents the experience.
“You’re here to apply for a job, let’s apply for a job, brother,” the recruiter said."
couldn't pass this one up
It's cold, everything is a nightmare, and still you're doing your best. Do I have a hat for you. Limited supply, $30. shop.dansinker.com/products/try...
January 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM
couldn't pass this one up
When so much news about local indie journalism is bad, it’s exciting to see Tampa Bay’s alt-weekly share good news. ngl when I saw the headline through blurry eyes and saw “sold” my heart sank for a second.
A group of current employees and two new partners completed the purchase on Thursday afternoon.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay has been sold, and is locally-owned for the first time since 2009
A vintage Creative Loafing Tampa Bay stand in April 2020. For the first time in 18 years, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is locally-owned. On Thursday
www.cltampa.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
When so much news about local indie journalism is bad, it’s exciting to see Tampa Bay’s alt-weekly share good news. ngl when I saw the headline through blurry eyes and saw “sold” my heart sank for a second.
oh hey, new to me, you can now search a users posts from their profile. I know you can use `from:me` or `from:@bskyhandle`in a search but handles can be unwieldy
January 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
oh hey, new to me, you can now search a users posts from their profile. I know you can use `from:me` or `from:@bskyhandle`in a search but handles can be unwieldy
"By December 1, 2026, a local government shall adopt an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in any area zoned
for single-family residential use."
Going to be real interesting to see if this provision makes it through.
Tampa tried to do it citywide and got pushback but some areas allowed.
for single-family residential use."
Going to be real interesting to see if this provision makes it through.
Tampa tried to do it citywide and got pushback but some areas allowed.
Under existing law, local governments are authorized — but not required — to enact such ordinances. The bill would require cities and counties to authorize the units by Dec. 1. floridaphoenix.com/2026/01/14/p...
Proposal to allow more ADUs to boost state's housing stock moves in Senate • Florida Phoenix
A proposal to boost affordable housing by allowing what are known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — including in-law suites, garage apartments, and backyard cottages — in areas usually restricted t...
floridaphoenix.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:38 PM
"By December 1, 2026, a local government shall adopt an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in any area zoned
for single-family residential use."
Going to be real interesting to see if this provision makes it through.
Tampa tried to do it citywide and got pushback but some areas allowed.
for single-family residential use."
Going to be real interesting to see if this provision makes it through.
Tampa tried to do it citywide and got pushback but some areas allowed.
Big news.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay has been sold, and is locally-owned for the first time since 2009
A vintage Creative Loafing Tampa Bay stand in April 2020. For the first time in 18 years, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is locally-owned. On Thursday
www.cltampa.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Big news.
Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor isn't popular in some circles but c'mon, she's getting a briefing on accessibility while she's got her pup in her lap.
January 16, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor isn't popular in some circles but c'mon, she's getting a briefing on accessibility while she's got her pup in her lap.
You should be so lucky
January 16, 2026 at 1:51 AM
You should be so lucky
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Seeking scientist volunteers for the 2026 spring semester! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? Apply by 1/25. Please share widely. bit.ly/comicscollabspring2026
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Seeking scientist volunteers for the 2026 spring semester! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? Apply by 1/25. Please share widely. bit.ly/comicscollabspring2026
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i actually live in a district that might be the kind of competitive that attracts attention, in a city that holds real significance for trump and his minions. there might be goons at my polling place and if i see them i'll give a smile and a wave and i'll cast my fucking ballot
January 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
i actually live in a district that might be the kind of competitive that attracts attention, in a city that holds real significance for trump and his minions. there might be goons at my polling place and if i see them i'll give a smile and a wave and i'll cast my fucking ballot
Apparently this guy's antics this week resulted in the meeting being canceled before it started.
update
January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Apparently this guy's antics this week resulted in the meeting being canceled before it started.
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Are you running mutual aid deliveries? I made a little tool to optimize your delivery routes: routeoptimizer.mapki.com
Give it a starting/pickup address, the number of vehicles available, and the dropoff addresses and it spits out driving directions for each car as a PDF with Google and Apple links
Give it a starting/pickup address, the number of vehicles available, and the dropoff addresses and it spits out driving directions for each car as a PDF with Google and Apple links
Mutual Aid Delivery Route Optimizer
routeoptimizer.mapki.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Are you running mutual aid deliveries? I made a little tool to optimize your delivery routes: routeoptimizer.mapki.com
Give it a starting/pickup address, the number of vehicles available, and the dropoff addresses and it spits out driving directions for each car as a PDF with Google and Apple links
Give it a starting/pickup address, the number of vehicles available, and the dropoff addresses and it spits out driving directions for each car as a PDF with Google and Apple links
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I have discovered a planet. It is a sphere devoid of disasters -- but with naps. 6 moons rest tenderly below the smiling star. Can you go there with me?
January 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I have discovered a planet. It is a sphere devoid of disasters -- but with naps. 6 moons rest tenderly below the smiling star. Can you go there with me?
Reposted by Michael Bishop
Under existing law, local governments are authorized — but not required — to enact such ordinances. The bill would require cities and counties to authorize the units by Dec. 1. floridaphoenix.com/2026/01/14/p...
Proposal to allow more ADUs to boost state's housing stock moves in Senate • Florida Phoenix
A proposal to boost affordable housing by allowing what are known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — including in-law suites, garage apartments, and backyard cottages — in areas usually restricted t...
floridaphoenix.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Under existing law, local governments are authorized — but not required — to enact such ordinances. The bill would require cities and counties to authorize the units by Dec. 1. floridaphoenix.com/2026/01/14/p...
if you need cheering up, look for a recent video of Mitch McConnell trying to speak.
January 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
if you need cheering up, look for a recent video of Mitch McConnell trying to speak.
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Gavin Newsom has been in touch with the California attorney general's office about this topic, I'm told. CA AG just announced that it was opening an investigation into the "proliferation of nonconsensual sexually explicit material produced using Grok."
January 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Gavin Newsom has been in touch with the California attorney general's office about this topic, I'm told. CA AG just announced that it was opening an investigation into the "proliferation of nonconsensual sexually explicit material produced using Grok."