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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 Weather: Thursday October 1

High: 90°

Low: 76°

Wind: 10 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 76%

Overcast, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Overcast for the morning, light rain shower for the afternoon, patchy rain nearby for the evening, overcast overnight.

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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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 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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Tue Aug 18 9:00 am

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

Primary election day across the State of Florida. Get out and vote, and be part of the solution.

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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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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 19 - Sunday, Jun 21

Your weather for this weekend

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Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 19 - Sunday, Jun 21

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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Baker Mayfield Sees a Retooled Offense Under Zac Robinson | Bucs Blitz

On Tuesday, Baker Mayfield discussed the Buccaneers' new-look offense under the direction of Zac Robinson and an added emphasis on the ground attack in 2026

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Baker Mayfield Sees a Retooled Offense Under Zac Robinson | Bucs Blitz

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Tampa Thu. Jun 18 2026

Pinellas Park Data Center Filing Exposes Pinellas County’s Zoning Blind Spot

Not a surprise that a developer friendly county government would punt the ball as it pertains to data centers coming to Pinellas County

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Pinellas Park Data Center Filing Exposes Pinellas County’s Zoning Blind Spot

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