Pinellas schools to offer day care for district employees starting in July: If the initiative succeeds at the Pinellas Secondary School site, it could expand in ...
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President Biden to talk abortion at Tampa campaign stop: Florida is set to have a six-week abortion ban in May, and will have an abortion access amendment on the ...
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15 ways to celebrate Passover in the Tampa Bay area: Tampa Bay area Passover celebrations.
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DeSantis says Florida amendment allows abortions ‘until birth.’ What’s true?: The argument that abortions will be allowed until birth is one of several ...
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Recent protests over USF’s financial ties harken to a 1980s controversy: It’s not the first time the university has been asked to alter its investments ...
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Pasco landfill sued by neighbor now seeks okay for higher and wider debris pile: Landfill owner says deviations from county land rules are necessary to meet ...
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Lightning-Panthers dates announced for entire first-round series: The Lightning will host Games 3 and 4 at Amalie Arena on Thursday and Saturday, April 27. Also ...
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Here’s how Florida’s tourist tax, big for Rays and beaches, works: When visitors stay overnight, their spending supports local marketing and attractions — and ...
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A free art festival is coming to St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park this weekend: Mainsail Art Festival returns to the waterfront on April 20-21.
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Lightning’s Jon Cooper has a winning personality. Just ask TNT: Tampa Bay’s head coach may have never won a Jack Adams Award, but his mantel is not without more ...
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Tampa man gets 25 years in prison for DUI crash on Selmon Expressway: Stephen Paleveda, 32, will also have to serve five years of probation and undergo ...
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These two Tampa restaurants just got Michelin stars in the 2024 ceremony: The stars were announced Thursday evening at a chef-studded ceremony at the Edition ...
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Man arrested after shooting wife, chasing ambulance, St. Petersburg police say: Devin Michael Hansen was taken into custody after he crashed as officers were ...
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President Joe Biden to visit Tampa next week: The campaign believes Florida is in play. It’s also a source for donors.
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Paid articlePaid Nikita Kucherov joins 100-assists club in regular-season finale: The Lightning right wing becomes the fifth player in NHL history to record triple-digit assists ...
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5 ways you can honor Earth Day in Tampa Bay this weekend: Here are some ideas for reducing your carbon footprint while also spending time with the family.
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Top events this week: Mainsail Art Festival, 98Rockfest and Ron White: Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of April 15-21.
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DeSantis signs bill requiring lessons about ‘atrocities’ of communism for all grades
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A look at the new Water Street restaurant and bar that just opened in Tampa: Following a soft-opening period, the restaurant Ash and bar/nightclub Alter Ego will ...
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Florida says school principals could be penalized over book restrictions: Principals could have their educator’s certificate suspended or revoked if they are ...
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Tampa police investigating ‘suspicious items’ after suicide on McKinley Drive: The man said he planned to drive his car into a Florida Department of ...
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Paid articlePaid University decision day is coming soon, but most high school graduates still don’t know how much they’ll have to pay for school ... Show more tampabay.com/
How dozens of golf carts started vanishing around Pinellas County: “I went into the kitchen and looked out the window and the golf cart was gone,” one St ...
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Largo man accused of fatally stabbing woman, granddaughter faces trial: Sage Curry broke into a home and killed Zhaneta Dindi, 78, and her granddaughter ...
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Stephanie Says: Should I move out of Florida to a blue state?: Plus, the best way to eat tacos.
tampabay.com/opinion/2024/04/17/move-out-florida-blue-state-advice/
Bob Graham’s legacy in Tampa Bay, from the Skyway to ‘work days’: Graham, who died Tuesday at 87, left his mark on the region as governor and U.S. senator.
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Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
Clearwater Beach tour boat captain was drunk on the job, fell off boat, police say
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Paid articlePaid Bob Graham, who died Tuesday at 87, left his mark on Tampa Bay as governor and U.S. senator.
His work days regularly brought him to the region ... Show more tampabay.com/
Why did King State St. Pete close? And what could come next?: The popular Tampa coffee shop, restaurant and bar closed its St. Petersburg spot after just a few ...
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Anna Paulina Luna again raises less than a Democratic opponent: But the incumbent Republican maintained a cash advantage over her rivals.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/16/anna-paulina-luna-again-raises-less-than-democratic-opponent/
Why the same 2 words come up a lot when Rays discuss Jose Caballero: The new shortstop has made quite the early impression on his teammates and bosses with what ...
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Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
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Taylor Swift is now a class at a Florida university. What will students learn?: The class filled up at a pace almost as fast as tickets sold out last August for ...
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's Educational Impact at the University of Miami
- The University of Miami introduced a popular class called 'Mastermind Taylor Swift Brand' for the upcoming fall semester.
- Alyse Lancaster, the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, spearheaded the course after her daughter's suggestion.
- Universities like Stanford, Harvard, and Berklee are also offering Swift-related courses to teach important concepts and engage students.
- The UM course will educate students on how Swift built her billion-dollar brand and how they can apply these strategies in their own careers.
Plans for controversial restaurant at Anclote River Park are dead: Pasco’s Keith Wiley, parks director, told critics of the park plan that the controversial ...
tampabay.com/news/pasco/2024/04/15/plans-controversial-restaurant-anclote-river-park-are-dead/
Pasco schools don’t offer flag football. Some girls want that to change: Students and parents plan to make their case at a Tuesday school board meeting.
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/15/pasco-schools-dont-offer-flag-football-some-girls-want-that-change/
Andrew Warren is running for Hillsborough state attorney. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
tampabay.com/opinion/2024/04/16/andrew-warren-is-ballot-hillsborough-state-attorney-heres-why-thats-good-thing/
DeSantis signs bill to curb book challenges by people without kids in school: “Let’s stop playing games with all of this,” DeSantis said.
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WATCH: Video shows employee’s sparkler igniting tiki hut at Tampa’s Mamajuana Cafe
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Lightning will know first-round NHL playoffs opponent tonight: Tampa Bay will travel to either Boston or Florida this weekend to open the postseason.
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Baby orangutan born at Busch Gardens in Tampa: The birth of the Bornean orangutan is a milestone in conservation efforts, the park said.
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Newborn Borneo Orangutan at Busch Gardens, Florida
- An endangered Bornean orangutan baby was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.
- Following a cesarean section on Saturday, the baby orangutan weighing just over three pounds (1.3 kilograms) was brought into the world by park officials. Once stabilized, the mother Luna is recovering from the surgery and will soon reunite with her baby.
- Known as the largest tree-dwelling ape species and the third largest overall, the Bornean orangutan's birth signifies a significant step in orangutan conservation efforts.
- Orangutans typically have a lifespan of 35 to 40 years in the wild. The newborn ape has not been named yet and resides in a zoo within the Tampa theme park, known as one of the largest in North America, accommodating thousands of animals.
Chef Ferrell Alvarez and his team at The Proper House Group made their mark on Tampa 10 years ago with Rooster & The Till. Now ... Show more www.tampabay.com/life-culture/food/2024/04/11/rooster-and-the-till-ferrell-alvarez-tampa-michelin-restaurant/
One thing St. Petersburg Democrats, GOP agree on: No to Rays stadium deal: Both local clubs’ polling of members found they are mostly against the city’s deal ...
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Opera Tampa conductor has an unlikely hobby: roller coaster super fan: If you are intimidated by opera or wild coasters, there is an analogy, he says ...
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After decades-long wait, Lealman’s ‘crown jewel’ park will get upgrades: More than $10 million will go into adding playgrounds, sports fields ...
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Tampa inflation going down, but still higher than national average: Costs rose about 3.7% in Tampa Bay over the last year, according to data from the Bureau of ...
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What it’s like testing a driverless future in a Tesla: I tried Tesla’s self-driving technology on Florida roads and battled existential questions.
tampabay.com/opinion/2024/04/12/tesla-driverless-self-driving-promotion-free-florida-elon-musk/
Lightning sign Michigan forward Dylan Duke to 3-year contract: The former fourth-round pick will report to AHL Syracuse this week to begin his pro career.
tampabay.com/sports/lightning/2024/04/15/lightning-sign-michigan-forward-dylan-duke-3-year-contract/
Paid articlePaid Pasco loves its growth, but not when it comes to invasive plants: Commissioner Kathryn Starkey wants Cogon grass gone and the county is working on a plan to make ...
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Dispute before shooting near Armature Works started with thrown water, documents say
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Michelin Guide in Florida: Everything you need to know about how it works: For the third year in a row, Tampa restaurants have a chance to snag a coveted ...
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For 90 years, Oliva Tobacco Co. has supplied wrappers and filler to cigar companies worldwide. We took a look inside their Tampa facility to see how they do ... Show more www.tampabay.com/life-culture/history/2024/04/12/oliva-tobacco-tampa-history-cigar-city/
New College President Richard Corcoran gets $200K bonus after first year: Trustees said he met the goals they laid out for him as the school underwent a ...
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Tampa fire union president arrested after urinating in public while drunk: Nicolas Stocco has been suspended from his city job after being arrested by St ...
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Bucs work on draft-day trade scenarios in case opportunity arises: GM Jason Licht and his team will work to understand the trade market now to prevent rash ...
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Who have been the 10 best players first signed by the Rays?: Evan Longoria is an easy No. 1, and Cy Young awards have David Price and Blake Snell on the list ...
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Pinellas schools are sending thousands more kids on field trips this year: It’s part of a plan by Superintendent Kevin Hendrick to help students find more ...
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Vulnerable Florida patients scramble after abrupt Medicaid termination: Several disabled and long-term-care patients lost coverage April 1 without notice or ...
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In Clearwater, pups show off skills during Purina Dog Challenge: Athlete dogs showed their stuff in disc routines, pole racing and the ever-popular leap off a ...
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Paid articlePaid Marley Price's hobby is finding potentially illegal short term rentals in St. Petersburg and reporting them to code enforcement. Since February ... Show more www.tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2024/04/10/shes-reported-over-100-st-petersburg-short-term-rentals-others-want-do-same/
Over 50 Tampa Bay concerts to see during summer 2024: Time to fire up Ticketmaster. Here are the festivals, club shows and stadium spectacles that we’re looking ...
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Saturday’s winning $1 million Florida Lotto ticket was bought at a Miami-Dade Publix
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Paid articlePaid Join Amor Towles at an elegant ‘Table for Two’: The author of “A Gentleman in Moscow” delights with six sophisticated short stories and a noirish novella.
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Here’s what new ‘forever chemical’ drinking water limits mean for Tampa Bay: Some water supplies in the Tampa Bay area have contamination levels higher than the ...
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Missy Elliott announces Tampa concert with Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland: Tickets go on sale Friday.
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Paid articlePaid USF football on-campus stadium gets groundbreaking date: The Bulls’ $340 million stadium is getting closer to construction.
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Paid articlePaid DeSantis signs bill targeting porch pirates, ‘smash and grab’ thefts: The bill would increase penalties for people who organize or take part in concerted retail ...
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Paid articlePaid St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital to be renamed in 2030 after record donation: Gift toward the cost of specially designed pediatric facility will be named the ...
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18 Tax Day deals in the Tampa Bay area ahead of the April 15 deadline: To help ease the anxiety of the federal income tax deadline, there are meal deals and free ...
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DeSantis signs bill preventing cities from requiring heat safety protections for workers
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Rays set to induct Dave Wills into Hall of Fame on Sunday: Longtime partner Andy Freed will emcee the ceremony, which includes Liz and Michelle Wills ...
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I tried python jerky so you don’t have to: Researchers say eating Florida’s invasive snakes could help the environment. But how do they taste?
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St. Pete Beach drug smuggler was legend for misdeeds. In new film, he’s more.: The documentary can be seen locally on April 26 as part of the Sunscreen Film ...
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Tampa senior living facility files for bankruptcy, second in 8 years: Residents are being forced to leave Unisen Senior Living, previously known as University ...
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Second suspect in shooting near Armature Works turns himself in to police: Jaimartez Young, 19, is charged with attempted murder in Tuesday’s shooting that left ...
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Can St. Petersburg pay for Rays stadium plan and 30 years of city needs?: City Council discussed the future ahead of a vote on a new Rays stadium and ...
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