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The City of Weeki Wachee has officially been dissolved
The bill signed by DeSantis to absorb the 13-resident city was overwhelmingly approved by the State House and Senate in March.
Christopher Cann
Christopher is a current journalism student at the University of Florida. His past work can be seen at Ears to Feed, The Independent Florida Alligator and Cigar City Management.
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Counter-protester with swastika tattoo Tased at Hernando County peace walk
Friday’s peace walk in Brooksville displayed the city’s blemished history.
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Cristobal to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to Tampa Bay region this weekend
With maximum winds near 35 mph, an upgrade to tropical storm status is likely.
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Petition to remove Tampa’s massive Confederate flag has over 75,000 signatures
“Tampa’s black community deserves better—and the city should be standing in solidarity with them during such painful times.”
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A Hernando County Commissioner was an admin of a Facebook group with racist, homicidal posts
“Start shooting them,” one member wrote, “Give a warning then start.”
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DJ Carnage sheds light on what he planned for the Orlando ‘Road Rave’ drive-in EDM festival
It was postponed to July 20 today to honor the current ‘movement for equality.’
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Orlando’s drive-in ‘Road Rave’ festival postponed to keep light on ‘powerful movement for equality’
It’s still happening in Orlando on July 20.
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Tampa Bay now has a new and free TV streaming service
The app is available on Roku, as well as Apple and Android devices.
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As protests continue, Clearwater’s Westfield Countryside Mall is closed
In a statement, the mall says the closure is “For the welfare of our customers, employees, and retail partners.”
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Pasco County Sheriff says video of former deputy saying she’ll kill rioters is ‘reprehensible’
Anello worked as a detention deputy from March 11, 2019, to May 31 of the same year and resigned in her probationary period.
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Topgolf Tampa will reopen next week with new social distancing precautions
Topgolf is also offering a “10% discount plus additional benefits” for healthcare workers through Aug. 31.
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For the first time on record, a third named storm could form in the Atlantic before hurricane season starts
On Thursday, experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted an “above-normal” 2020 Hurricane Season
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Tampa Bay Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski will compete on ‘Game On’ tonight
Let’s just hope he doesn’t rip his pants.
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Tampa Bay’s unemployment rate in April was its highest of all time, says study
Citrus County has the worst unemployment rate of any Tampa Bay County at 15.76%.
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Tampa’s Glazer Children’s Museum will reopen on June 6, with new restrictions and reservations
Timed entry tickets will be available for purchase for non-museum members on May 28.
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Jason Aldean and Rascal Flats cancel upcoming Tampa shows
The Live Nation 2020 Country Megaticket bundle, which allows fans to purchase a ticket for six different shows, is canceled.
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Ybor City’s Coppertail Brewing reopens to the public on Friday
At 18% capacity.
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Tampa Comic Con will proceed with July dates, while Metrocon cancels
In related news, Metrocon, the state’s largest anime convention, cancelled its July dates at the Tampa Convention Center.
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North America’s first drive-in music festival will happen in Florida
Road Rave’s lineup will feature Carnage, Riot Ten, Blunts & Blondes, Nitti Gritti and Gravedgr.
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Bayboro Brewing’s new tasting room is now open in St. Pete
The former pop-up brewery’s new 2,500-square-foot space hosts 20 taps with various bottled brews.