Stephanie Hayes

Stephanie Hayes

Stephanie Hayes

Stephanie Hayes has been with the Tampa Bay Times since 2003, writing about everything from politics to nightlife with her signature wit and conversational tone. Read more about Stephanie here. 

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Our Impending Apocalypse Is Not the Time To Take Away 'Lol' Oct 10, 2026

The latest generational culture war has members of Gen Z calling millennials cringe for adding "lol"... Read More

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Paying For Gas Is So Easy Oct 03, 2026

In this prickly economy, everyone is stretched thin. Gas prices around the country have ballooned du... Read More

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Everyone, Grow Up and Debate Each Other Already Sep 26, 2026

All right, listen up. All those running for public office should suck it up and debate their opponen... Read More

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How I Stopped Being Ticklish Sep 19, 2026

My feet have always been extremely ticklish. Despite this unfortunate fact, I also like having prese... Read More