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Pasco Noninstructional School Employee Union Agrees to Raise Package
Pasco County's noninstructional school employee union has reached a new contract agreement with the school district, promising raises for bus drivers,...
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Campus Monitor for Pinellas School District Arrested on Sexual Battery Charge
Demetrious Dontay Jones, a 36-year-old campus activities monitor at Richard O. Jacobsen Technical High School in Seminole, was arrested on a charge of...
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After 40 years, this Palm Harbor diner closes for good
Tiffany’s Family Restaurant, a beloved family-owned diner in Palm Harbor, closed its doors for good after 40 years of service. The diner was known for...
Finance
UF Staff's High Travel Expenses Under Scrutiny After Sasse's Remote Work Policy
The University of Florida (UF) has spent a significant amount of money on travel expenses for staff members who were hired under then-President Ben Sa...
Government
Trump Says He Will Vote ‘No’ on Florida’s Amendment 4 Abortion Initiative
Former President Donald Trump announced he will vote against Florida's Amendment 4, which aims to protect abortion access, citing the Democrats' "radi...
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UF Professor Becomes First Academic to Do Research in Space
University of Florida professor Rob Ferl became the first academic to conduct an experiment in space on a suborbital spacecraft, marking a significant...
Government
Rays Stadium Bonuses Become St. Petersburg Council Campaign Fodder
The controversy surrounding bonuses awarded to St. Petersburg city employees for their work on Tampa Bay Rays stadium negotiations has become a signif...
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Trump Shows Support for Florida's Recreational Pot Amendment,
Former President Donald Trump has shown support for Florida's Amendment 3, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana for adults over 21 without a...
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Tampa Launches Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation Program
A new Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation Program has been announced by the City of Tampa's Community Redevelopment Agency to assist residents in th...
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The Adderley: New Affordable Housing Complex to Open in Tampa
A new affordable housing development called The Adderley is set to open in Tampa, aimed at providing much-needed housing options for low-income reside...
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Tampa Police Seek Public's Help in Armed Robbery Investigation
The Tampa Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a local grocery store on August 9, 2...
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Tampa Announces Labor Day Closure and Revised Waste Collection Schedule
Tampa city offices will be closed on Labor Day, September 2, 2024, which will affect garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection services. Residenti...
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Tampa Launches First Eco-Counter Display to Promote Active Transportation
The City of Tampa has launched its first Eco-Counter display at North Boulevard and West Cass Street, aimed at counting pedestrians and bicyclists in ...
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Tampa Bay Area Watering Restrictions Extended Amid Drought Recovery
State water officials have extended once-a-week watering restrictions in the Tampa Bay area due to ongoing drought conditions. These measures, support...
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Tampa's MacDill 48 Stormwater Project to Mitigate Flooding
The City of Tampa is undertaking a significant stormwater infrastructure project at the MacDill 48 park to combat localized flooding, which has become...
Government
Miami Establishes Independent Inspector General Office
The recent decision by Miami voters to establish the Office of the Independent Inspector General marks a significant step towards improving government...
Government
Public Support for Climate Change Initiatives Surges
A recent poll indicates that public support for climate change initiatives is on the rise, with a significant majority of voters expressing concern ab...
Government
Miami Establishes Office of the Independent Inspector General
A recent decision by local voters has led to the establishment of the Office of the Independent Inspector General in Miami, aimed at improving transpa...
Government
Miami Residents Approve Office of the Independent Inspector General
A recent decision made by the residents of Miami to establish the Office of the Independent Inspector General is set to enhance government transparenc...
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Young Boy with Cancer Takes Flight as a Pilot
An 11-year-old boy named Joey Sims, who is bravely fighting brain cancer, had the opportunity to become a pilot for a day during a special flight to O...