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Tampa Fri. Jun 12 2026

Hurricane Season Reality Check: Flood Insurance Is Still Separate

Florida homeowners may think they are covered for hurricane damage, but wind coverage and flood coverage are not the same thing

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Hurricane Season Reality Check: Flood Insurance Is Still Separate

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Tampa Fri. Jun 12 2026

Could Florida’s Drought Put July 4 Fireworks at Risk?

State fire officials have already warned that without enough soaking rain before Independence Day, fireworks could become a wildfire problem.

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Could Florida’s Drought Put July 4 Fireworks at Risk?

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Orlando Weather: Wednesday June 17

High: 98°

Low: 75°

Wind: 10 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 57%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. Sunny during the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby during the evening, clear overnight.

Tampa Fri. Jun 12 2026

Florida State Offices Get Extra July 4 Closures for America’s 250th

Gov. Ron DeSantis says state offices will close July 2 and July 6, creating a five-day Independence Day weekend for nearly 100,000 employees

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Florida State Offices Get Extra July 4 Closures for America’s 250th

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Orlando Fri. Jun 12 2026

Disney Rolls Out Summer Deals as Florida Families Face Heat, Crowds and Construction

Disney World is selling summer discounts, kids’ events and new experiences — but Florida families should plan around heat, storms, refurbishments and the cost of a park day.

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Disney Rolls Out Summer Deals as Florida Families Face Heat, Crowds and Construction

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Tampa Fri. Jun 12 2026

Rays Stadium Deal Runs Headfirst Into Florida’s Property Tax Revolt

Tampa is weighing nearly $1 billion in public stadium support at the same time Florida voters are being asked whether local governments should collect far less from homeowners.

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Rays Stadium Deal Runs Headfirst Into Florida’s Property Tax Revolt

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Tampa Fri. Jun 12 2026

Florida Weather Update: Heat, Thunderstorms and Heavy Downpours Return to the Daily Pattern

National Weather Service offices across Florida are pointing to a familiar summer : hot, sea-breeze storms, lightning, heavy rain, and heat index values in dangerous territory.

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Tampa Fri. Jun 12 2026

Your Tampa weather forecast for Sunday, Jun 14 - Wednesday, Jun 17

What to expect when you step outside

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Your Tampa weather forecast for Sunday, Jun 14 - Wednesday, Jun 17

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Tampa Fri. Jun 12 2026

Florida Heat Is Punishing Your A/C. Here’s How to Help Keep It Alive.

A few basic homeowner steps can make the difference between a cool house and an expensive emergency service call.

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Florida Heat Is Punishing Your A/C. Here’s How to Help Keep It Alive.

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Tampa Fri. Jun 12 2026

Arrested by an Algorithm: Florida Lawsuit Exposes Pinellas County's Statewide Facial Recognition Network

Jacksonville Beach Police, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and the Sheriff of Pinellas in his official capacity face federal lawsuit

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Arrested by an Algorithm: Florida Lawsuit Exposes Pinellas County's Statewide Facial Recognition Network

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Tampa Thu. Jun 11 2026

Florida AG Warns School Districts: Parents Can Pull Students for Off-Campus Religious Instruction

Uthmeier says blanket denials or grade-level limits violate Florida law, the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution.

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Florida AG Warns School Districts: Parents Can Pull Students for Off-Campus Religious Instruction

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Tampa Thu. Jun 11 2026

A Personal Note From Tidings Media Founder David Happe

I really don't sell insurance. I help families plan for their worst day, and then I help them navigate on that day. Insurance is a tool we can use to help protect your family.

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A Personal Note From Tidings Media Founder David Happe

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Tampa Wed. Jun 10 2026

Florida’s Property Tax Revolt Was Not Born in Tallahassee. It Was Born in County Budget Hearings.

County ad valorem tax levies have surged since 2020, often far faster than population growth. Now DeSantis wants voters to pull the emergency brake.

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Florida’s Property Tax Revolt Was Not Born in Tallahassee. It Was Born in County Budget Hearings.

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