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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.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 8, 2025August 19, 2025

The law intended to help Florida homeowners after last year’s hurricanes has caused issues for local governments.

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Floridians can now file federal taxes on May 1

Big news for procrastinators

by Selene San Felice April 15, 2025April 24, 2025

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Florida bill that outlaws abandoning your pet during a disaster clears first hurdle

The bill is a result of a heart-felt story after a Florida man left a bull terrier restrained to a pole as a Category 5 Hurricane Milton approached Florida.

by Gabriel Velasquez Neira and Fresh Take Florida February 11, 2025April 9, 2025

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I’m still loving on Gulfport. So hard.

City Wilds.

by Amanda Hagood January 16, 2025April 24, 2025

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Regulators approve plan to allow Tampa Electric Co. to raise rates for customers next month

Tampa Electric, also known as TECO, serves about 844,000 customers.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 4, 2024June 22, 2025

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Florida wraps up another above average hurricane season, with 18 named storms

For Floridians, three hurricanes — Debby, Helene and Milton — were particularly memorable.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida November 26, 2024June 1, 2025

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Citizens, Florida’s state-backed property insurance, defends high rate of closed claims without payment

Despite the board members’ claims the reports weren’t factual, none of them disputed that Citizens closed 50.4% of claims without payment last year.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix November 22, 2024December 9, 2024

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USF students report stolen belongings after not being allowed in St. Pete dorms for a month

A spokesperson told CL that USF is working with the construction company to replace any items that were reported missing.

by Riley Benson November 14, 2024April 28, 2025

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‘These families never saw it coming’: Councilman calls for investigation into North Tampa floods

Some areas were in ‘Flood Zone X.’

by Leah Foreman November 13, 2024April 29, 2025

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Tampa Electric Co. wants nearly $400 million from customers for hurricane-related costs

TECO would need to seek approval from the Florida Public Service Commission.

by News Service of Florida November 12, 2024May 22, 2025

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Residents, activists call for action at Tampa apartment complex ravaged by Hurricane Milton [PHOTOS]

by Ray Roa October 18, 2024

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Taco Bus is donating all proceeds from $10 gift cards to staff affected by recent hurricanes

Customers can be a choose a meal for themselves or a first responder.

by Ray Roa October 17, 2024April 6, 2025

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