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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 Weather: Thursday June 25

High: 98°

Low: 77°

Wind: 14 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 57%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 98 and low of 77 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear overnight.

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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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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PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

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