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Florida’s Trulieve set to become first cannabis company listed on the NYSE
Voting shares are expected to begin trading on the NYSE floor under the ticker symbol TRLV on Wednesday morning.
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Florida Republican candidates Bryon Donalds, James Fishback and Paul Renner qualify for governor race
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz also qualified.
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Tampa Police chief Lee Bercaw to retire, Mayor Jane Castor says her successor will pick his
Asst. Chief Brett Owen will serve as acting chief, and Bercaw’s last day is Aug. 6.
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Florida ranks near bottom in nation for child wellbeing, according to recent data
Florida maintained its rank at 43rd for economic wellbeing.
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Florida U.S. Senator Ashley Moody votes against Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters
Florida’s other senator, Rick Scott, voted no on the amendment.
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Tampa Jewish Federation blasts local leaders over decision to book Kanye West concerts
Today’s statement comes just a few days after U.S. Sen. Rick Scott also called on the TSA to ‘carefully review this decision.’
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Florida officials brace for risk of parasitic screwworm
“We are going to need a unified front from the government, our agricultural community, and the public to respond to this threat.”
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St. Petersburg agrees to look at benefits of ditching Duke in favor of city-run electric utility
The decision to hire the consulting firm comes as the 30-year franchise agreement with Duke Energy is set to expire on Aug. 1.
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Rick Scott is pressuring Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West shows at Raymond James Stadium
“West’s remarks are vile and a slap in the face to our state’s Jewish community.”
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‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author campaigns for Pinellas Democrat in St. Pete this month
Kinney endorsed Robinson in the congressional primary happening Aug. 18.
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American Football, featuring the hottest dads in emo, brings world tour to Tampa this winter
The Ritz Ybor show is one of four Florida stops for the Chicago band.
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White weirdo running for Florida governor refers to recent ‘teen takeovers’ as ‘Black Teen Riots’
The Republican rage baiter says he’ll show up to the next “teen takeover” with an AR-15.
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St. Pete Democratic Rep. Lindsay Cross says she will not run for re-election
Cross’ announcement comes late in the 2026 election cycle. The qualifying deadline for legislative seats is Friday, June 12.
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DeSantis is ‘very good’ for naming a Florida airport after Trump, says Trump
“Ron’s good. He’s a friend of mine. He just named an airport after me.”
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Florida lawmakers pass DeSantis property tax plan, but with carveout for public schools
The constitutional amendment (HJR 1F) needs 60 percent support from voters to take effect.
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St. Pete Pride vows to keep fighting in its hardest year yet
The nonprofit needs to make up $300,000 in lost sponsorships for next year’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
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ChatGPT creators knew product would cause harm, Florida argues in lawsuit
The state alleges ChatGPT is a “public nuisance.”
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Florida lawmakers move to save public schools from DeSantis’ property tax plan
Volusia County Senate Republican Tom Wright said his office received 1,282 emails and calls before the start of a meeting.
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Florida officials weigh in on the federal rescheduling of medical marijuana
“For decades, cannabis was misclassified in a way that created unnecessary barriers for legal operators and slowed meaningful progress.”
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Community organizers say St. Pete Pride ignored them this year, too
The Sapphic Sun spoke with organizers who said St. Pete Pride’s partnerships conflict with Pride’s rebellious roots.
