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World Car-Free Day 2025 takes over Tampa this weekend
Events happens across the city from Midtown to Altamonte Heights.
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New survey shows majority of Florida GOP voters back clean energy initiatives
Jake Hoffman, president of the Tampa Bay Young Republicans, said the government should accelerate solar energy.
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Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s pharmacy board will discuss vaccines this month
For the most part Board of Pharmacy members haven’t contributed heavily to politicians or political committees.
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The Rusty Pelican just reopened, but it’s closing for redevelopment in 2027
The high rise is likely to be approved by Tampa City Council this week.
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Florida AG says open carry is the law, drawing warnings from Second Amendment Groups
Groups that have been advocating for the Legislature to repeal Florida’s ban on open carry are cheering last week’s ruling—and warning state legislators not to add any new regulations in legislation they offer next year.
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After winning argument over lack of federal ties, Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ now wants federal money
If FEMA approves Florida’s request, the money will be awarded by Sep. 30. The Everglades facility is estimated to cost around $450 million for the year.
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EPA, Mosaic ask court to reject lawsuit challenging use of radioactive byproduct in Polk County
The issue of using phosphogypsum in road-building has long been controversial.
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Florida’s Attorney General says open carry is “the law of the state”
An appeals court reversed a long-standing open carry ban.
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Free Museum Day unlocks St. Pete cultural gems this weekend
It’s the perfect reason to check out closing weekend for Nina Yankowitz’s career retrospective at MFA St. Pete.
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Tampa Monitor: Council to discuss 14 EV cop cars, budget adoption, more
Development agreements for infill lots owned by the city are also on the Sept. 18 agenda.
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Tampa Monitor: City says portions of its Women & Minority Business Enterprise program have been suspended
The news came to light at the latest CRA meeting.
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In Tampa, state lawmakers warn DeSantis’ DOGE could cut support for LGBTQ programs
‘I think you need to be prepared for what is coming,’ warned state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith.
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FWC is limiting social media comments, raising First Amendment concerns
‘I think it’s unenforceable because it’s unconstitutional.’
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The City of St. Pete wants resident input on how to replace its street murals
The city is looking for ideas on how to celebrate residents’ identity on public and private property. And volunteers and donors.
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Mural combat: As DeSantis erases street art, Tampa Bay fights back
“If you want to take it off the street, fine. I’ll put it on a wall.”
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‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ had some ideas for Tampa Bay’s Sapphic Sun
Big news for St. Pete queers and zinesters.
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A Sandwich with Andy: Mourning and remembering USF’s beloved author and librarian
Every good archive has at least one person who knows the stacks inside out. At USF, that person was Andy.
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‘Hopefully there’ll be another Andy Huse 100 years from now’: Tampa Bay mourns beloved historian, librarian and archivist
Memorials and celebrations for the past CL columnist are happening Friday and Sunday.