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Lakeland takes steps toward moratorium on hyperscale data centers

Lakeland takes steps toward moratorium on hyperscale data centers

June 12, 2026June 14, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

LAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland city leaders are taking steps toward a one-year pause on future hyperscale data centers. City officials agreed Friday to draft a moratorium ordinance following…

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Pasco planning commission recommends pause on new data center development

Pasco planning commission recommends pause on new data center development

June 11, 2026June 13, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — The Pasco County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to recommend a 12-month pause on any new data center development. At a standing-room only meeting…

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Foti Bees slowly recovering after fire burns thousands of pounds of honey

Foti Bees slowly recovering after fire burns thousands of pounds of honey

June 10, 2026June 12, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — A beloved bee farm is recovering after a fire damaged most of its property on Sunday. Foti Bees says the fire burned its honey-processing facility…

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TAMPA BAY NIGHTLIFE: VINYL VIBES

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Vinyl VibesThe Rise of Hi-FiListening Loungesin Tampa Bay Vinyl Vibes are flowing into Tampa Bay — a new wave of entertainment is redefining what it means to enjoy…

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LEGOLAND to offer more days of Brick-or-Treat fun

LEGOLAND to offer more days of Brick-or-Treat fun

June 3, 2026June 11, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — LEGOLAND Florida is expanding the resort’s Halloween celebration, Brick-or-Treat, by 50%, or 18 select dates, from Sept. 5 to Oct. 31. The exact dates…

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Where to Watch the World Cup in Tampa Bay

June 3, 2026June 10, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

As the world turns its attention to the FIFA World Cup this summer, Tampa Bay’s soccer culture is preparing for its biggest moment yet. From waterfront stadium watch…

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TSS USA Now Offering CommScope Uniprise System Warranties on Commercial Cabling Projects in Tampa Bay FL Region

TSS USA Now Offering CommScope Uniprise System Warranties on Commercial Cabling Projects in Tampa Bay FL Region

April 20, 2026June 11, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA BAY, Fla. /Florida Newswire – NEWS/ — TSS USA, a licensed low-voltage contractor based in Pinellas Park, Florida, announced that members of its installation team have completed…

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USF announces complete 2026 football schedule

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — The University of South Florida has announced its complete football schedule for 2026. USF will open the season, its last in Raymond James Stadium before…

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Planets on parade: Rare 6 planets line up in the sky

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Coming up on the last evening of February, Mother Nature will treat us to another astronomical phenomenon known as “planets on parade.”  What You Need To Know Six…

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Hillary Clinton testifies in House committee probe into Jeffrey Epstein

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are both scheduled to give testimony to the House Oversight Committee this week as part of the…

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Political Connections Florida February 26 2026

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

The Florida legislature has approved a bill that strengthens the rules about candidates swapping parties and a bill creating a remembrance day for political activist Charlie Kirk is…

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St. Pete wants to expand the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub

February 26, 2026February 27, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg City Council committee took the first steps on Thursday to potentially give voters the chance in November to approve an expansion of…

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Sprowls Horizon Sports Park hosts its grand opening this weekend

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Sprowls Horizon Sports Park in Pinellas Park is hosting its grand opening this weekend after years of planning.  The complex has six baseball and softball…

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Attorney asks Stetson Law School to denounce Pam Bondi

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is under fire about the way she handled the Epstein file release. And the people speaking out are some of…

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Veteran students hope for changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill

February 25, 2026February 27, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Logan Cappelli is a Coast Guard veteran and also a student at St. Pete College in Pinellas County and thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, or Chapter…

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Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Dates, entertainment, food and more

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PLANT CITY, Fla. — The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday. Guests can celebrate the history of the Florida strawberry…

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TAMPA BAY EVENT: 2026 FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETERSBURG

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

The 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. PeteA Recharged Tampa Bay Classic RaceIn Downtown St. Petersburg 2025 champion Alex Palou (photo, top) and 2025 runner-up Pato O’Ward (photo,…

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8 takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

WASHINGTON — In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that “our nation is back — bigger,…

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Could a retractable wall in Tampa Bay prevent storm surge flooding?

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The immediate past president of the Shore Acres Civic Association, Kevin Batdorf, has pitched lawmakers on a big idea to install a retractable wall at…

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Morning Briefing Tampa February 25 2026

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner After another cold morning, temperatures will warm to the mid 60s at the coast to…

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