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Clearwater explores becoming the first Florida city in 20 years to run its own power utility
‘We know it’s going to be a fight and it’s going to take time.’
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Florida bill would punish colleges that don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk
Money would be withheld from schools that didn’t go along with the changes, under the bill.
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Lake Okeechobee is the dirtiest lake in the US, report says
Those in the know, said the bad rating was dead-on.
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Tampa Monitor: City council to discuss Channelside observation wheel, officially dissolve city’s Racial Reconciliation Committee, and more
Future land use updates, regulating pickleball, the ‘Tree Trust Fund,’ and more are also on the agenda.
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Trump backs James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in 2026
Last month, reports surfaced that the president was considering backing Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez for AG.
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Second lawsuit filed to overturn Pinellas Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie’s development regulation law
The law meant for hurricane recovery aid is also being sued by more than two dozen local governments.
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St. Pete dinner series ‘Noctivore’ debuts next week
The first of three dinners from Chef Mario Brugnoli is sold out.
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Former detective calls for Gov. Ron DeSantis to investigate Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister
Chronister said that James Stahlschmidt’s letter reads more like the rantings of a disgruntled former employee than a credible complaint.
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Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid
‘Once again, we are told our work is essential, but our livelihoods are treated as expendable,’ said one Orlando International Airport TSA officer
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Tampa developer has plans to put an observation wheel in Channelside, but some residents aren’t along for the ride
The proposal is set to go before Tampa City Council on Oct. 9 and again on Oct. 23.
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Oracle of Ybor: What do the cards say about being able to actually buy a house?
I do think you’ll be able to find a house that feels like a lasting love.
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Florida’s lame duck governor has only 15 months left to ride the taxpayer gravy train
What’s next for Ron DeSantis?
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Florida DOGE leader quietly seeks $600K to spend on staff
Blaise Ingoglia wants to establish a new ‘Florida Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Office.’
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Florida education commissioner names state’s top debate trophy after Charlie Kirk
The Florida civics and debate initiative was launched while New College President Richard Corcoran was serving as the state education commissioner.
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Equality Florida responds after DeSantis’ DOGE says Pinellas and St. Pete are wasting money on Pride events
‘A pathetic effort to distract from his corruption, inside dealing, and scandals.’
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Gainesville teacher fights state over ‘dictator’ certificate allegation
Watts’ attorneys disputed the state’s allegations, which also included that the teacher’s ‘conduct embarrassed and disparaged’ the student.
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FWC biologist sues after she was fired a over Charlie Kirk post
The lawsuit said Brown was fired after reposting on her Instagram account a post from an account called ‘@whalefact.’
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Sen. Ashley Moody commits salary during government shutdown to Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Pasco Rep. Gus Bilirakis requested not to be paid.
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October 9 Tampa City Council runoff forum promises ‘late-night style fun’
Early voting starts on Oct. 23.
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There’s an opportunity to help tidy up Tampa’s historic Memorial Park Cemetery
A cleanup happens Saturday, Oct. 4.