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Pediatricians battling Florida House’s subpoena over trans care standards
The subpoena fight comes after DeSantis signed a package of bills on LGBTQ-related issues.
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Federal appeals court is urged to hear a Florida elections law fight
The request came after a divided panel of the Atlanta-based appeals court last month overturned much of a district judge’s ruling against the law.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill making it a felony to harm a police dog
The increased penalty also would apply to people who harm police horses.
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New St. Pete restaurant and lounge, The Catalyst, will open out of the former Chief’s Creole Cafe space
Co-owner Jason Bryant is aiming to soft open next week.
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Large portion of Hillsborough County under precautionary water boil
A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. officials say.
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Florida gas prices dip by 7 cents ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The average gallon of gas was $3.41 on Sunday, with the lowest average price in the western Panhandle.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis puts hold on Duane Owen execution following insanity claim
Owen’s lawyers sent a letter to the governor saying he “meets the criteria for insanity.”
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All-ages ‘Pride Splash Party’ comes to Largo next month
Dive in at Highland Family Aquatic Center.
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St. Petersburg’s freeFall Theatre announces 2023-24 season, which kicks off this summer
Its season opener invites you to be ‘At Home with Ethel Waters.’
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Florida man loses arm to 10-foot alligator while peeing behind a bar
The gator bit off his right arm just above the elbow.
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So long, Galactic Starcruiser, Disney World’s wonderful, and incredibly expensive hotel
‘Disney does not do “boutique” experiences, especially with Bob Iger at the helm.’
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Florida sued over new law blocking Chinese citizens from buying property
Lawyers for plaintiffs argued that the registration requirement is “burdensome, discriminatory and stigmatizing.”
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Mutts & Martinis, St. Pete’s new bar and dog waterpark, celebrates grand opening this weekend
What’s more St. Pete than craft brews and doggy splash pads?
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Tampa City Council approves Mayor Castor’s department heads, but asks for better communication
The most pushback came in reappointing Communications Director Adam Smith.
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Experts worry about costs and logistics of Florida’s new law to push back school start times
For example, the later start times could force Orange and other large districts to purchase more school buses and hire additional bus drivers.
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Florida Power & Light customers could see a slight rate decrease this summer
The reduction, if approved by the commission, would be the third for the fuel portion of the FPL bill since the start of the year.
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Review: In Clearwater, Ed Sheeran kicks off theater tour with story-driven sad and happy hours
The show came after Sheeran spent time at Middleton Middle School where he gifted the music program guitars.
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Tampa Pride on the River cancels fall boat parade and celebration, citing DeSantis’ LGBTQ legislation
Ybor City’s big Pride parade is still on for March.
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Over three dozen voting-rights group urge DeSantis to veto major Florida elections bill
The proposal (SB 7050) also would help clear the way for DeSantis to run for president in 2024.
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The summer garden walk series continues Saturday at USF Botanical Garden
The hour-long walk is included with general admission.