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Tampa Sat. Jun 27 2026

EDITORIAL | Sunlight Is Ending the Politics of Personal Destruction

An editorial submission by David Happe

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EDITORIAL | Sunlight Is Ending the Politics of Personal Destruction

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Tampa Sat. Jun 27 2026

Your Tampa weather forecast for Sunday, Jun 28 - Thursday, Jul 2

What to expect when you step outside

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Your Tampa weather forecast for Sunday, Jun 28 - Thursday, Jul 2

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Tampa Weather: Friday October 23

High: 80°

Low: 61°

Wind: 10 MPH NNE

Chance of rain: 3%

Sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

Tampa Fri. Jun 26 2026

The Children’s Money and the Legal Circus Around It: Inside Pinellas County’s Juvenile Welfare Board

A Report on The Little Known Pinellas JWB and their $150M Per Year Tax Funding

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The Children’s Money and the Legal Circus Around It: Inside Pinellas County’s Juvenile Welfare Board

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Vlad Sopov Tampa Public Notices and Press Releases - Sat. Jul 4 2026

Safety Harbor Author Vlad Sopov Named Finalist in 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
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Election Day 2026 - Tue Nov 3 12:00 am
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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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Tampa Wed. Jun 24 2026

Lee County’s America 250 Stop Puts Edison and Ford Winter Estates in the Spotlight

The Fort Myers landmark is Lee County’s official stop on Florida’s America 250 Road Trip

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Lee County’s America 250 Stop Puts Edison and Ford Winter Estates in the Spotlight

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Tampa Wed. Jun 24 2026

Tampa’s Ybor City Takes Its Place on Florida’s America 250 Road Trip

FDOT’s statewide road-trip project puts a spotlight on Hillsborough County’s cigar city, immigrant history and the Tampa landmarks still telling Florida’s story.

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Tampa’s Ybor City Takes Its Place on Florida’s America 250 Road Trip

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Tampa Tue. Jun 23 2026

Water Shortage Order Extended Through Oct. 1 as Pinellas Faces Critically Low Supplies

Mandatory water restrictions remain in place as regional supplies fall to critically low levels and Pinellas residents face citations for violations

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Water Shortage Order Extended Through Oct. 1 as Pinellas Faces Critically Low Supplies

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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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