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Tampa Tue. Jun 9 2026

Apple Unveils New Tools to Help Parents Manage Children's iPhones

New parental controls could give families more say over what children see online, who they communicate with, and how they use their devices.

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Apple Unveils New Tools to Help Parents Manage Children's iPhones

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Tampa Tue. Jun 9 2026

Tidings Media® Is Building Independent Local Journalism, One Florida Community at a Time

We have opportunities in each of our local markets for a volunteer community editor

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Tidings Media® Is Building Independent Local Journalism, One Florida Community at a Time

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Tampa Weather: Friday June 26

High: 98°

Low: 74°

Wind: 7 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 36%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees. Sunny during the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Tampa Tue. Jun 9 2026

Father’s Day Without the Price Tag: Free and Nearly Free Ways to Celebrate Dad Around Tampa Bay

From the Tampa Riverwalk to Clearwater Beach, Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor, Dunedin, and St. Pete, families can give Dad a great day without spending a fortune.

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Father’s Day Without the Price Tag: Free and Nearly Free Ways to Celebrate Dad Around Tampa Bay

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Tampa Mon. Jun 8 2026

Clearwater, Florida Pastor Willy Rice to Lead the Southern Baptist Convention

Clearwater pastor Willy Rice will lead the Southern Baptist Convention, bringing Florida roots, pastoral experience, and a call for biblical renewal, unity, and mission.

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Clearwater, Florida Pastor Willy Rice to Lead the Southern Baptist Convention

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Tallahassee Mon. Jun 8 2026

Florida’s SAVE Act Brings New Citizenship and Voting Rules Starting in 2027

Florida is moving forward with a major election-integrity law

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Florida’s SAVE Act Brings New Citizenship and Voting Rules Starting in 2027

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Tampa Mon. Jun 8 2026

Duke Energy Bills Are Dropping — But Only Temporarily

Duke Energy customers are getting a small break on their electric bills this summer, but the reduction looks less like corporate generosity and more like a required correction.

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Duke Energy Bills Are Dropping — But Only Temporarily

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Tampa Mon. Jun 8 2026

The Florida Case That Reminded Families to Put Medical Wishes in Writing

A Florida-focused look at advance medical directives, the Terri Schiavo case, and non-attorney document preparation for customer-selected forms.

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The Florida Case That Reminded Families to Put Medical Wishes in Writing

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Clearwater and North Pinellas Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Across the Bay

From Clearwater’s Coachman Park to Dunedin, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor, Pinellas will have no shortage of ways to mark the Fourth of July.

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Clearwater and North Pinellas Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Across the Bay

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Tampa Goes Big for America’s 250th Birthday

Liberty by the Bay will bring drones, fireworks, a patriotic boat parade and a full waterfront celebration to downtown Tampa on July 4.

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Tampa Goes Big for America’s 250th Birthday

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Florida’s Governor’s Race Is Taking Shape

Trump has picked Byron Donalds. DeSantis has not picked anyone. Democrats are trying to find a path back in a state that has moved sharply right.

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Florida’s Governor’s Race Is Taking Shape

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Florida’s Condo Crisis Is Quietly Reshaping the State

New safety rules, insurance costs, reserve requirements, hurricane damage and assessments are forcing a painful reset in one of Florida’s most important retirement markets.

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Florida’s Condo Crisis Is Quietly Reshaping the State

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Whatever Happened to Florida’s Red Tide Crisis?

Red tide has not disappeared. But for now, Florida is getting something coastal residents do not often get: a break.

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Whatever Happened to Florida’s Red Tide Crisis?

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