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Race between Angie Nixon and Alex Vindman could test how progressive Florida Democrats really are
There are clear distinctions between the two on domestic and foreign policy.
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Florida judge says parts of Amendment 3 ballot title, summary language, violate state law
Judge David Frank has ordered Attorney General James Uthmeier to rewrite significant portions.
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St. Pete Beach commissioners want more resident input before ruling out a property tax increase
The city’s current 3.0913-mill rate generates an estimated $15.98 million in gross property tax revenue.
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Florida gas prices slide, but some areas still pay $4 per gallon
Averages ranged from $3.80 a gallon in Escambia County, which includes Pensacola, to $4.04 in Monroe County, which includes the Florida Keys.
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Local advocates call for affordable energy reform a year after Tampa hit record 100-degree heat
A recent report shows TECO customers have seen their bills skyrocket by 81% over the past five years.
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Florida could ban undocumented students from career education programs
It’s another step the state is taking to shut out undocumented students from Florida’s educational system.
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Tampa Bay Lightning star Brayden Point puts South Tampa home on the market
Point was a key figure in securing back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021.
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St. Pete explores whether new fire fees could offset property tax cuts proposed in November ballot
The city stands to lose over $54 million if 60% of voters approve Amendment 3.
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Oracle of Ybor: I think the universe is telling me to stop binge drinking
The King of Cups has a big heart and deep feelings.
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Florida Sheriffs Association is ‘significantly concerned’ about property tax cut amendment
Representatives of local governments argue such significant reduction in revenues could make it challenging to pay for essential services.
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Florida AG James Uthmeier warns Catholic church to accept vaccine exemptions
The letter comes 10 days before most school districts in the state open their doors for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Streetlight Taco heads to Clearwater, foot-long tortas in Hyde Park, Guy Fieri at Boozy pig, and more in Tampa Bay food news
Plus, new smash burgers in Westshore, Temple Terrace gets a cheese steak joint, historic happy hours at Hotel Flor and more in our weekly food news round-up.
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For the first time in over a century, Central Florida’s historic Bannon Island is for sale
Bannon Island is designated as a “Century Pioneer Family Farm,” by the Florida Department of Agriculture.
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‘Floridians deserve answers’: Dems calls on Ashley Moody to release grand jury report on Hope Florida
Uthmeier has refused to say whether he has asked a judge to keep that grand jury report secret.
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Scientology’s role in Clearwater’s future shapes the race for City Council’s Seat 5
All three candidates want downtown to grow, but have different positions on how to work with the church.
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TECO says it will end storm surcharge a month early
TECO serves about 860,000 customers in west-central Florida.
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Byron Donalds says he wants to ax ultra-processed foods in Florida schools
The Legislature didn’t bite in 2025.
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SeaWorld Orlando ordered to post ‘We violated federal labor law’ notice at park
SeaWorld was ordered by the federal labor board to cease and desist and post an “Oops, we violated federal labor law” notice at Discovery Cove.
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This summer, progressive church MCC Tampa celebrates over 55 years of LGBTQ advocacy
Founded in 1971, MCC Tampa is the oldest formal LGBTQ+ organization in Hillsborough County.
