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USF researchers discover steep decline in some sargassum seaweed populations
Researchers say high temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico may be to blame.
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Here’s how Trump’s proposed changes to Endangered Species Act could affect Florida wildlife
The deadline for public comment is Dec. 22.
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Despite racial profiling concerns, Tampa City Council advances ordinance banning bike stunts on Riverwalk
The ordinance must pass a second reading during a December meeting.
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor says people ‘are going to be angry’ about Trump’s plan to drill for oil off Florida coastline
Castor says loopholes and the nation’s reliance on fracked gas lead to higher electric costs for Floridians.
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Muslim USF students speak out after recorded video shows them being harassed during prayer
A livestream, posted by Warriors for Christ, shows men using anti-Muslim slurs and waving bacon at students praying.
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Photos: In St. Pete, activists rally against US conflict with Venezuela
Multiple demonstrators said this is another example of the Trump Administration trying to escalate military forces.
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South Pinellas’ new walking trail debuts in Gulfport this weekend
The connected trails pass through residential neighborhoods alongside parks, historic locations and other vista points. The entire route consists of sidewalks and crosswalks.
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‘Soldier’s Lens’ photo exhibit opens in Ybor City
The show is on display at FMoPA through Dec. 7.
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Photos: In St. Pete, activists stage ‘Disappeared in America’ prayer for immigrants
Over 60 demonstrators gathered together to pray for immigrants being deported or held in detention centers.
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Feeding Tampa Bay faces ‘extraordinary pressure’ amid government shutdown, CEO says
Thomas Mantz said that for every meal FTB provides, SNAP provides nine.
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TECO rate hike approved, set to start in January
According to Food & Water Watch, the average TECO residential customer will pay $5.51 more each month.
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New research shows 2023 heatwave left two Florida coral species extinct
The staghorn and elkhorn corals look like the antlers of stags and elks.
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Seven Tampa Bay food banks stepping up as SNAP benefits face shutdown
SNAP supports three million Floridians, including more than one million children.
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Owner of Tampa restaurant Jerk Hut is collecting items for hurricane-ravaged Jamaican
Andrew Ashmeade joined forces with CANDU and the Caribbean Cultural Association to accept donations at the Jerk Hut location on E Fowler Avenue.
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USF and surrounding areas have high levels of forever chemicals in water, report says
The report shows PFAS levels six times over the federal limit at the University of South Florida and 4.3 times over the limit in New Port Richey.
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Voting in Tampa’s City Council District 5 election is happening right now—here’s how to do it
Early voting runs through Sunday, Oct. 26. Election Day is on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
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New College professor says Corcoran’s denial of emeritus status is retaliation
Amy Reid said the status of emeritus carries not only material benefits, such as free parking and extra office space, but also symbolic weight.
