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Hurricane Francine Expected to Make Landfall in Louisiana
Hurricane Francine is moving through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday evening. Residents are advised to p...
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Tropical Depression Francine Brings Heavy Rainfall to the Deep South
Tropical Depression Francine, which recently made landfall in Louisiana, is bringing heavy rainfall and flooding to the Deep South. As it weakens, it ...
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Decision 2024 updates: Harris, Trump hit the campaign trail after debate
After a recent presidential debate, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump resumed their campaign efforts across the coun...
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High Rip Current Risk in Florida Coastal Areas Due to Hurricane Francine
Hurricane Francine is bringing a high risk of rip currents to the coastal areas of Florida, particularly affecting Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee...
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Tampa’s Trinity Cafe Closes Busch Boulevard Location, Leaving Vulnerable Residen...
Trinity Cafe's Busch Boulevard location in Tampa is closing its sit-down meal service due to a decline in attendance and a shift to drive-thru service...
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The latest on Florida State, ACC, Clemson lawsuits
Florida State University and Clemson University are embroiled in lawsuits with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) as they seek to exit the league, po...
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A look at Florida’s (dwindling) list of competitive US House races
Florida's competitive U.S. House races have diminished due to recent redistricting, with a current partisan breakdown of 20 Republicans and 8 Democrat...
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K-8 schools are gaining popularity across Tampa Bay. Are they worth it?
K-8 schools are experiencing a resurgence in popularity across Tampa Bay, with districts like Pinellas and Pasco expanding their K-8 programs to meet ...
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Florida Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Challenge Against DeSantis Over Amendment 4
The Florida Supreme Court is expediting a lawsuit challenging Governor Ron DeSantis and state officials for allegedly misusing state resources to camp...
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5 adults charged with starving 7-year-old disabled boy to death in Fort Lauderda...
Five adults in Florida have been charged in connection with the starvation death of 7-year-old Deonte Atwell, who had disabilities and required extens...
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Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing winds of 100 mph. The storm is expected to weaken rapidly but could ...
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DeSantis puts state forces behind Amendment 4 abortion fight
Governor Ron DeSantis is intensifying efforts to defeat Amendment 4, which seeks to broaden abortion access in Florida, by utilizing state resources a...
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Florida schools explore grade configurations as choices expand
K-8 schools are experiencing a resurgence in Florida as districts respond to declining enrollment and the competition from charter and private schools...
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Coast Guard searching for missing boater headed to Indian Rocks Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching for 70-year-old Bert Erwin, who was last seen departing Rose Marina in Marco Island en route to Indian Rock...
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Cleanup Continues After Severe Flooding in St. Petersburg, Florida
Heavy rainstorms in St. Petersburg, Florida, caused severe flooding, leading to significant damage to homes, including that of Gary Dykens, who report...
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Mayor’s Youth Corps Recruiting Class of 2025
Tampa students in grades 9 to 11 are invited to apply for the Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2025, a program designed to engage youth with city governme...
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City of Tampa McKay Bay Scale House Resumes Normal Operating Hours
The City of Tampa has announced that the McKay Bay Waste Disposal Complex and Scale House will resume normal operating hours starting September 16, 20...
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Mother and Daughter Rescued from House Fire in St. Petersburg
A mother and daughter were rescued from a house fire in St. Petersburg, Florida, after finding themselves trapped in the backyard. The incident occurr...
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Act Now: Free Smoke Alarm Installation from Tampa Fire Rescue
Tampa Fire Rescue is offering free smoke alarm installations during Fire Prevention Week 2024, which takes place from October 6-12. Residents can regi...
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Palm Harbor Holds Remembrance Ceremony on 23rd Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
Hundreds gathered in Palm Harbor on September 11 to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the 2001 terrorist attacks. The ceremony, emceed by FOX 1...