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Florida AG sues TikTok, saying company is not complying with social media law restricting minors
Uthmeier files civil suit, seeking injunction and money damages.
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Photos: David Jolly supporters pack Tampa Women’s Center
The former Republican leads Democrats in fundraising with $6 million.
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Ashley Moody joins Rick Scott in push to cancel Tampa’s Kanye West concerts
“We should never allow antisemitism anywhere, and we have to stand up against it,” Scott said.
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Temple Terrace’s award-winning Hartley House is now for sale
“With each change of season, the interior of the house experiences a change.”
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Florida Supreme Court refuses to suspend lawyer convicted of trying to overturn 2020 election results
He was among 77 people pardoned by Trump for any federal crimes shortly after Trump resumed office.
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Florida GOP gubernatorial candidates blast party’s decision to not hold debate
Only Byron Donalds would have qualified to participate at the ‘Sunshine State Showdown’ on June 27.
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In Tampa, ‘Just Freedom’ author will discuss Florida’s long history of denying voting rights
Daniel Rivero is the next guest on WMNF’s ‘Wavemakers Live’ series happening June 25.
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In debate, Mayor Ken Welch says St. Pete Police agreement with ICE is mandatory. It’s not
St. Petersburg’s mayor incorrectly stated that the 287(g) agreement was ‘an order from the governor, a misconception shared by several local police chiefs following ambiguous warnings from Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri last year.
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Tampa Bay’s ‘House of Hennessy,’ which comes with a massive pirate ship, is back on the market for $6 million
The home was built in 2007, and for years was a well-known party house, attracting celebrities like DJ Khaled, Cuba Gooding J, and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
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Hillsborough property appraiser will discuss the ‘State of the Market’ on Wednesday
Bob Henriquez brings experts to Ybor City’s Cuban Club for the fast-paced event.
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Florida is turning away shelter dogs from other states due to concerns over flesh-eating screwworm
The screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs in body openings and feeds on live animals, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
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Florida AG says kids participating in ‘teen takeover’ events could legally be run over, tried as adults
“If you do that, people have the ability to run you over.”
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Lawsuit claims language in Florida’s proposed property tax amendment is ‘biased’
The lawsuit doesn’t address the policy proposed, instead taking aim at the ballot summary language the voters will see, which is labeled, “SAVE OUR HOMES FROM EXCESSIVE PROPERTY TAXES.”
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office named in lawsuit after department used AI to make false arrest
“Robert’s case illustrates the stakes when police deploy AI-assisted identification tools without adequate safeguards.”
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Florida Supreme Court keeps new congressional districts in place for 2026 elections
DeSantis pushed for a redrawn congressional map after Trump urged Republican-controlled states to pass new maps favoring the GOP.
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Andrew Joseph Jr., Tampa activist and father who fought against qualified immunity, has died
A local memorial for the New Orleans native happens on Saturday.
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Grant from TJ Maxx parent company could buy confidential ‘tactical equipment’ for St. Pete police
Parent company TJX ‘does not want any publicity or media coverage’ for the grant, which is currently buried in St. Petersburg City Council’s Thursday consent agenda.
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Florida Democratic frontrunner David Jolly picks Gwen Graham as gubernatorial running mate
Jolly served in Congress from 2014 to 2017 as a Republican, became an independent for six years, and then switched to the Democratic Party in April 2025.
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Tampa Bay ranked most dangerous region for pedestrians in Florida, and the 8th most dangerous in nation, says study
Nine of the 27 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians in the U.S. are in Florida.
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Tampa Bay Democrat Sen. Darryl Rouson will not run for the Florida House this year
The veteran legislator said he had ‘heard the calls in recent months’ from community members to continue serving in Tallahassee, but ultimately opted not to for the HD 62 seat.
