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Hillsborough commissioners consider pulling $10M from affordable housing fund
Hillsborough County leaders are set to address the ongoing affordable housing crisis during a meeting where residents will voice their concerns regard...
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Hillsborough County deputy killed in crash on U.S. 301
A Hillsborough County deputy, Darell Brown, was tragically killed in a nearly head-on crash while driving home from his overnight shift. The incident ...
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‘Spirited’ shoplifting suspects busted when boozy birthday bash turns into liquo...
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested three women and is searching for a fourth suspect involved in a liquor store theft that was allegedly organi...
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Environmental restoration projects underway at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton
Manatee County's G.T. Bray Park is undergoing significant upgrades aimed at improving water quality and restoring natural habitats. The Sarasota Bay E...
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FDOT shares progress on years-long Howard Frankland Bridge project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has provided an update on the Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project, highlighting significant pr...
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18-year-old seriously injured in St. Pete hit-and-run crash
An 18-year-old in St. Petersburg was hospitalized with serious injuries following a hit-and-run accident on Thursday afternoon. The police are activel...
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Tampa Awarded $1 Million USDOT Grant for Transit and Housing Needs
The City of Tampa has been awarded a $1 million Technical Assistance Grant from the US Department of Transportation to support its public transit need...
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Florida sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy's mugshot to social...
A Florida sheriff is combating a surge of false school shooting threats by publicly posting the mugshots of offenders on social media. Volusia County ...
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Helpful or ‘inhumane?’ One Florida city’s app lets people report ‘homeless conce...
Fort Lauderdale has introduced a new feature in its FixIt FTL app that allows residents to report homelessness concerns in response to a state law ban...
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More Florida faculty still looking to leave the state, survey shows
A recent survey indicates that nearly 40% of Florida faculty members have applied for positions in other states, while 44% plan to do so in the future...
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2 killed on Park Street in Pinellas after crash involving car, motorcycle
Two people were killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on Park Street in Pinellas County on Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highwa...
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State pushes back on New College’s $15M funding request
State officials expressed skepticism regarding New College of Florida's request for $15 million in funding, citing the institution's high per-student ...
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Hillsborough state attorneys trade barbs in Brandon Chamber forum
Suzy Lopez and Andrew Warren engaged in a heated exchange of criticisms regarding crime and juvenile justice during a forum hosted by the Brandon Cham...
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Teamsters union decides not to endorse a presidential candidate for 2024
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has opted not to endorse a presidential candidate for the 2024 election, marking the first time since 1996 ...
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Florida-based Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands, known for its iconic food storage solutions, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it struggles to revitalize its busin...
Sports
New Captain: Victor Hedman takes the 'C' honor for Bolts
Victor Hedman has been named the new captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, succeeding Steven Stamkos, who has joined the Nashville Predators after a sig...
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after second judge denies bail over witness...
Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail after a judge denied his request for bail due to concerns over witness tampering in his sex trafficking case. T...
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See how the wildlife commission restocks a Tampa pond with catfish
The wildlife commission recently restocked a pond in Tampa with catfish to help sustain local fish populations and promote a balanced ecosystem. This ...
Government
FBI: Iranian hackers tried to interest Biden campaign in stolen Trump info
Iranian hackers attempted to engage President Joe Biden's campaign with information stolen from Donald Trump's campaign, according to the FBI. The uns...
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New study reveals healthy samples could lead to less healthy eating habits
A new study by Dr. Dipayan Biswas, a marketing professor at the University of South Florida, finds that sampling healthy foods may lead consumers to m...