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Florida Blue among companies proposing double-digit healthcare increases
Insurers nationwide are pursuing rate hikes.
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Mosaic gets draft permits that could be a step toward injecting wastewater underground in Polk County
FDEP will host public meetings in Bartow on Sept. 9-10 to get public comment.
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Oracle of Ybor: With so much injustice in the world, I am filled with rage
I am channeling my anger towards something more productive.
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‘Deeply troubling’: Florida Democrats react to memo about congressional redistricting
Republicans hold 20 of the 28 congressional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives following the latest reapportionment in 2022.
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Federal judge pauses construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility
The two-week temporary restraining order will halt additional construction as litigation over environmental groups’ request for a preliminary injunction proceeds.
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Sen. Darryl Rouson is open-minded about running for Tampa Bay Florida House seat
Rouson, who turned 70 last month, has served in the Legislature since 2008 but is term-limited from running again for his District 16 state Senate seat in 2026.
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Groups call for repeal of Pinellas-sponsored hurricane recovery law
The law intended to help Florida homeowners after last year’s hurricanes has caused issues for local governments.
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Tampa Monitor: In first 2025 budget workshop, city council and mayor’s staff discuss $30 million increase in salaries, more
There’s also a total of $41 million earmarked for paving in FY26.
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Ingoglia alleges ‘numerous’ cases of local governments scrubbing data before DOGE audits
Florida DOGE has audited St. Petersburg, Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Tampa is next.
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USF search committee wants a new president that won’t ‘upset the apple cart’
“We want a leader who can continue the trajectory that the university is on,” said John Couris, committee member and CEO of Tampa General Hospital.
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As Floridians get hospitalized, state agriculture commissioner warns against raw milk
State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo reports the cases, but won’t say raw milk is dangerous.
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Three candidates running to replace Spring Hill’s former Sen. Blaise Ingoglia
Florida Senate District 11 represents Citrus, Hernando, Sumter and part of Pasco counties.
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Tampa Monitor: City council to consider a bandshell at Perry Harvey Sr. Park, money for Sulphur Springs pool restoration, and more
Stormwater, green spine extension and Tampa Fire Rescue budget adjustments on tap, too.
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Voting-rights groups appeal after judge refused to block parts of Florida’s new ballot initiatives law
Registration requirements for volunteers who collect more than 25 petition signatures were not blocked.
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Tampa’s Jay Collins, a potential candidate, says Florida governor’s race needs ‘competition’
The Hillsborough state Sen. won’t say if he’s entering the GOP race.
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St. Pete says it will ‘fully cooperate’ with Florida DOGE audit
DEI programs are in the crosshairs.
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The Sierra Club is running a shuttle for anyone who wants to shut down the Florida bear hunt
The nonprofit will pick people up in Tampa, Brooksville, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando and Gainesville.
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Tampa Monitor: Council adds third budget workshop so the public can dig deeper on the issues
Jackson House, Kiley Gardens and the racial reconciliation committee were also discussed.
