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Florida cabinet set to vote on land gift to Hillsborough College

February 23, 2026February 24, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Cabinet are expected to vote Tuesday on gifting Hillsborough College 22 acres of land. The move would give the college the land needed for…

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Bradenton River Regatta back with more high-speed racing

February 19, 2026February 20, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

BRADENTON, Fla. — The biggest event of the year for the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto kicks off Friday evening with a high-energy start before a weekend packed with…

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Events this week to help seniors file for new tax deduction

February 17, 2026February 18, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. —Seniors across Florida could see meaningful tax savings this filing season thanks to a new deduction aimed at residents age 65 and older.  Officials say the…

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Spring Training games set to begin across the Bay area

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Baseball fans are heading back to Florida as Grapefruit League spring training games begin this weekend across the state, with matchups scheduled in cities including Tampa,…

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AI, property tax bills garnering attention as legislature meets halfway point

February 15, 2026February 16, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Lawmakers are in the second half of the legislative session in Tallahassee, and among the mountain of legislation being considered, a number of bills addressing…

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Florida State Fair kicks off in Hillsborough County

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida State Fair officially opens on Thursday at the state fairgrounds outside Tampa, launching a 12-day run expected to draw nearly half a million visitors…

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Winter storm flight disruptions reaching Tampa International

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

The winter storm sweeping across the nation made for difficult travel conditions this weekend, canceling and delaying flights across the country. Tampa International Airport is seeing its share…

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Pasco County using large federal grant to help hurricane victims

January 21, 2026January 22, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County has received nearly $600 million in federal disaster recovery funding to help residents rebuild after Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Idalia.  The $585 million Community Development Block…

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Upper Tampa Bay Trail Closure: Major culvert repair underway

January 8, 2026January 12, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — A popular stretch of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail in Hillsborough County has been closed as crews begin a major, long-term repair to a damaged culvert.  The…

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Downtown Tampa Interchange to close Wednesday night for major road work

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Drivers traveling through Downtown Tampa should prepare for major overnight detours as crews will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 4 at the I-275 interchange. According…

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Tampa Bay prepares to ring in 2026

December 30, 2025December 31, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — As the Tampa Bay area prepares to ring in the New Year, dozens of celebrations are planned across the region, from beachfront fireworks to downtown…

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Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa area

December 29, 2025December 30, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Residents waking up across the Tampa Bay area are feeling a noticeable chill in the air, and forecasters say temperatures will remain cold throughout the day.…

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Tourism boomed in Tampa in 2025, eyeing gains for 2026

December 28, 2025December 29, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay is seeing tourism numbers like never before. After three decades, 2025 marked the strongest year yet for Visit Tampa Bay, ending the fiscal year…

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Holiday Travel Rush is On

December 22, 2025December 23, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, FLA. — This year’s holiday travel season is shaping up to be a record-setter.  According to AAA, more than 122 million Americans are expected to travel this week and…

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Holiday shipping deadlines quickly approaching

December 16, 2025December 17, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — The holiday shipping rush is officially underway as USPS, UPS, and other carriers announce their final deadlines to ensure packages arrive on time for Christmas.…

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Online holiday sales surge as local malls create new ways to draw foot traffic

December 4, 2025December 11, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Online spending surged to more than $14 billion on Cyber Monday, a 7% increase over last year, according to new data from Adobe Analytics.  But despite…

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Big book donation in Pasco County for Giving Tuesday

December 1, 2025December 12, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — The spirit of Giving Tuesday is alive in Pasco County as the Pasco County Library System teams up with Friends of the Library to support…

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Pasco County launching new hurricane relief assistance program

November 23, 2025November 24, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

DADE CITY, Fla. — Pasco County is preparing to roll out a major relief program funded by a $585 million federal Community Development Block Grant, which was awarded following…

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St. Petersburg leaders map out future to storm resiliency

November 18, 2025November 19, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg officials say there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the city’s flooding problems, a key takeaway from a public meeting that wrapped up nine…

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Pasco Schools to approve new funding for Heroes in the Classroom

November 17, 2025November 18, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — The Pasco County School Board is expected to give final approval Tuesday for dedicated funding that will support Heroes in the Classroom, an incentive program designed…

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