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Tampa Mon. Jun 15 2026

Ohio Police Chief Arrested In FL On 70 Sex Charges Involving A Minor: Sheriff

The 70-count indictment alleges offenses from 2005 to 2010, when the suspect was a Young Marines instructor and teacher.

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Ohio Police Chief Arrested In FL On 70 Sex Charges Involving A Minor: Sheriff

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Tampa Mon. Jun 15 2026

What the GOP Doesn’t Want You to Know About the Gubernatorial Candidates

If the Republican Party of Florida will not give voters a real debate, Tidings Media will spend the next several weeks introducing readers to the candidates one by one.

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What the GOP Doesn’t Want You to Know About the Gubernatorial Candidates

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Tampa Weather: Monday June 15

High: 95°

Low: 77°

Wind: 13 MPH W

Chance of rain: 5%

Sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 77 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, sunny during the evening, clear overnight.

Tampa Mon. Jun 15 2026

DeSantis Blasts Florida GOP Debate Rules, Says Voters Deserve to Hear Candidates Face Off

Governor accuses party leadership of trying to “engineer a preferred outcome” in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary

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DeSantis Blasts Florida GOP Debate Rules, Says Voters Deserve to Hear Candidates Face Off

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Tampa Mon. Jun 15 2026

Your Tampa weather forecast for Tuesday, Jun 16 - Saturday, Jun 20

What to expect when you step outside

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Your Tampa weather forecast for Tuesday, Jun 16 - Saturday, Jun 20

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Tampa Mon. Jun 15 2026

Tampa Police Declare Special Event Zone Downtown as Florida Cracks Down on Organized Takeover Mobs

The downtown zone gives police power to double traffic fines, impound vehicles, and pursue organizers for enforcement costs.

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Tampa Police Declare Special Event Zone Downtown as Florida Cracks Down on Organized Takeover Mobs

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Tampa Mon. Jun 15 2026

Florida SNAP Enrollment Drops by Nearly Half a Million as New Federal Rules Take Hold

The central question for Florida taxpayers: are fewer people needing help, or are stricter eligibility rules pushing people off the rolls?

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Florida SNAP Enrollment Drops by Nearly Half a Million as New Federal Rules Take Hold

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Tampa Sun. Jun 14 2026

Pinellas County’s Unelected Oversight Problem

Barry Burton, the wizard behind the screen, and the taxpayer question no one on the ballot can avoid

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Pinellas County’s Unelected Oversight Problem

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Tampa Sat. Jun 13 2026

Florida GOP Pulls James Fishback From Party Event as Governor’s Race Debate Fight Escalates

James Fishback Confronted Byron Donalds on Saturday at a Donalds event after the GOP withdrew Fishbacks invitation to debate based on violating GOP rules

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Florida GOP Pulls James Fishback From Party Event as Governor’s Race Debate Fight Escalates

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Tampa Sat. Jun 13 2026

Florida’s Cruise Boom Is Becoming a Port Arms Race

Port Canaveral just beat Miami for the world’s busiest cruise port, while Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Jacksonville chase more ships, more passengers and more infrastructure.

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Florida’s Cruise Boom Is Becoming a Port Arms Race

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Tampa Sat. Jun 13 2026

Florida Tourism Is Still Huge. But the Warning Lights Are Starting to Blink.

Florida remains America’s vacation giant, but new numbers show why local markets should pay attention before softness becomes a trend.

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Florida Tourism Is Still Huge. But the Warning Lights Are Starting to Blink.

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Tampa Sat. Jun 13 2026

From Disney to the Sponge Docks: The Top Tourist Attraction in Every Tidings Media Market

A statewide guide to the places that define Florida, one local market at a time.

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From Disney to the Sponge Docks: The Top Tourist Attraction in Every Tidings Media Market

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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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