In victory for Florida Republicans, US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on trans youth treatment

Florida and other Republican-led states in recent years have approved numerous laws and regulations focused on transgender people.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 18, 2025June 23, 2025

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Josh Weil is counting on Pinellas voters for his U.S. Senate bid

He’s focused on fixing the Florida Democratic party and funding voter registration in Pinellas and Miami-Dade.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 18, 2025July 18, 2025

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Divided court refuses to halt order that requires Florida to protect manatees in Indian River Lagoon

An April ruling said the department violated the federal Endangered Species Act.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 18, 2025July 3, 2025

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Federal judge holds Florida Attorney General Uthmeier in contempt of court over immigration

He later posted on X that he has no regrets over trying to enforce Trump’s policy.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix June 17, 2025June 26, 2025

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Florida TaxWatch calls on DeSantis to veto $8.5M USF complex as ‘budget turkey’

That project would include a new USF Police Department office and the Tampa campus’ Emergency Operations Center.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 17, 2025June 26, 2025

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Tampa flood experts among those worried that national rainfall database won’t be updated

They are calling on federal officials to save Atlas 15, as heated debate on the federal budget continues.

by Laura Cassels and The Florida Trident June 17, 2025July 1, 2025

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As Minnesota reels from political violence, bill shielding Florida lawmakers addresses just needs governor’s signature

The bill, however, drew opposition from the First Amendment Foundation, which said it would reduce ‘transparency.’

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 17, 2025July 2, 2025

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Just before midnight, Florida’s Republican-led Legislature finally approves a budget

The deal includes a $1.3 billion tax cut package.

by Jackie Llanos, Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix June 17, 2025June 20, 2025

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‘He will not be the Republican nominee in 2028’: GOP group wants to build a safe place for Florida ‘Never Trumpers’

Our Republican Legacy held its first national committee meeting last month in Washington. D.C.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 17, 2025August 5, 2025

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Florida officials deny permit to drill for oil near the Apalachicola River

Clearwater Land & Minerals Fla. can appeal the final order to the 1st District Court or Appeal.

by Jim Saunders June 17, 2025July 27, 2025

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Federal grant will help Tampa Bay’s most vulnerable communities prep for climate change

More than 100 people attended the launch workshop held May 30.

by Vicki Parsons and Bay Soundings June 16, 2025July 24, 2025

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‘Security isn’t built on children’s corpses’: Tampa activists rally against Israel’s ongoing conflicts [PHOTOS]

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker June 16, 2025

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Photos: Tampa ‘No Kings’ protesters face MAGA protestors and Proud Boys

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice June 16, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: When it comes to ICE raids, the cards tell us to take action

They don’t call for questions or debate.

by Caroline DeBruhl June 15, 2025July 31, 2025

A row of white voting booths with 'VOTE' and American flag graphics inside a busy polling place or election office, with people and camera crew visible in the background.

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Federal trial over Bay area’s allegedly racially-gerrymandered Senate seat wraps in Tampa

A three-judge panel will now consider the arguments.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 15, 2025August 5, 2025

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Monday vote set after Florida lawmakers finally reach budget, tax, agreements

This year’s session was extended because of the legislative leaders’ failure to pass a budget.

by Jackie Llanos, Jay Waagmeester and Christine Sexton June 15, 2025June 19, 2025

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St. Petersburg among more than 70 Florida cities taking part in ‘No Kings’ protests

by Jackie Llanos, Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 15, 2025

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‘She was tough and punched back’: Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera remembers his late council colleague Gwen Henderson

‘When she left us, she left on top—as a unique woman who will be remembered and had a beautiful heart.’

by Luis Viera June 14, 2025July 2, 2025

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While DeSantis talks about hitting protestors with cars, Tampa police ask anyone demonstrating ‘to do so in a safe and responsible manner’

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was unavailable for comment.

by Ray Roa June 13, 2025July 1, 2025

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‘Big, beautiful’ backdoor abortion ban could close 200 Planned Parenthood clinics

Planned Parenthood relies heavily on Medicaid funding, not to provide abortions (except in cases of rape, incest or life-threatening health emergencies), but to provide standard reproductive health care at little to no cost

by Kelcie Mosely-Morris, Sofia Resnick and Florida Phoenix June 13, 2025June 30, 2025

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