Tallahassee, FL Local News, Events, and Information

Tampa Wed. Jun 24 2026

Pinellas Tourism Hits Record Spring, Sending Millions Into County Coffers

Visitors generated more than $36 million in bed-tax collections from February through April

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Pinellas Tourism Hits Record Spring, Sending Millions Into County Coffers

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Tallahassee Wed. Jun 24 2026

Leon County’s America 250 Road Trip Stops Tell Florida’s Story From Missions to Statehood

Tallahassee’s America 250 highlights includes 6 Stops.

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Leon County’s America 250 Road Trip Stops Tell Florida’s Story From Missions to Statehood

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Tallahassee Weather: Thursday August 20

High: 98°

Low: 72°

Wind: 3 MPH W

Chance of rain: 82%

Light drizzle, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Light drizzle during the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon, light rain shower for the evening, light drizzle overnight.

Tampa Tue. Jun 23 2026

Tidings Media Will Not Accept Political Advertising

Back room deals for back room cash. Tidings Media adopts new advertising and sponsorship policy and establishes zero political money advertising policy.

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Tidings Media Will Not Accept Political Advertising

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Tampa Tue. Jun 23 2026

Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 26 - Sunday, Jun 28

Your weather for this weekend

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Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 26 - Sunday, Jun 28

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Tallahassee Tue. Jun 23 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Public Safety Bills to Strengthen Law Enforcement and Hold Criminals Accountable

Governor Ron DeSantis signed five public safety bills aimed at strengthening penalties, combating drugs and further supporting Florida law enforcement officers.

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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Public Safety Bills to Strengthen Law Enforcement and Hold Criminals Accountable

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Tallahassee Tue. Jun 23 2026

Florida Moves to Pull 7-OH From Store Shelves as State Calls Kratom-Derived Drug an Opioid Threat

Often sold in gummies, shots, tablets, powders and other retail products, was readily available across Florida before state enforcement sweeps removed more than 23,000 packages.

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Florida Moves to Pull 7-OH From Store Shelves as State Calls Kratom-Derived Drug an Opioid Threat

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Tampa Mon. Jun 22 2026

Florida’s Gulf Coast Is Starting to Feel the Tourism Slowdown

Canadian visitors are down, Sarasota reported a sharp January drop, and Florida’s first-quarter visitor count slipped from last year.

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Florida’s Gulf Coast Is Starting to Feel the Tourism Slowdown

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Tampa Mon. Jun 22 2026

Your Tampa weather forecast for Tuesday, Jun 23 - Saturday, Jun 27

What to expect when you step outside

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Your Tampa weather forecast for Tuesday, Jun 23 - Saturday, Jun 27

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Tampa Fri. Jun 19 2026

New Florida Law Bars Certain Sex Offenders From Living Near Public Swimming Pools

Beginning July 1, certain offenders convicted of crimes against children will be prohibited from living near public pools, splash pads, and other aquatic recreation facilities.

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New Florida Law Bars Certain Sex Offenders From Living Near Public Swimming Pools

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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Clearwater Council Votes To Give Garden Avenue To Scientology, Defying The City’s Own Downtown Plan

City staff warned the Garden Avenue vacation conflicted with Clearwater’s adopted downtown plan, but three council members approved the transfer anyway

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Clearwater Council Votes To Give Garden Avenue To Scientology, Defying The City’s Own Downtown Plan

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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Cutting the Cord Again: The Streaming Bill Is Starting to Look Like Cable

Streaming was supposed to be the escape hatch from cable television. For many households, it has become a second cable bill.

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Cutting the Cord Again: The Streaming Bill Is Starting to Look Like Cable

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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Florida’s Team USA Connection Runs Through Plantation, Orlando and Tampa

Florida-raised defender Alex Freeman gives the Sunshine State a direct rooting interest as Team USA heads into Friday’s 3 p.m. World Cup showdown with Australia.

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Florida’s Team USA Connection Runs Through Plantation, Orlando and Tampa

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