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New Port Richey museum searches for larger home as collection outgrows space
[ad_1] NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology and Science in New Port Richey is looking for a new place to…
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Pinellas County wraps up $125M beach nourishment project ahead of schedule
[ad_1] TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Pinellas County’s massive beach nourishment effort is now complete, restoring miles of shoreline damaged during the 2024 hurricane season and…
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Dover residents without water after wells nearby run dry
[ad_1] DOVER, Fla. — Some residents in Dover have been without running water for days as falling groundwater levels have dried up private wells across…
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Clearwater eyes new life for long-abandoned North Ward School
[ad_1] CLEARWATER, Fla. — North Ward School in Clearwater has sat vacant for more than 15 years, fenced off and largely untouched since it closed…
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Feeding Tampa Bay holds volunteer event for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — More than 1,000 volunteers converged across Feeding Tampa Bay sites Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day…
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New car prices climb as safety technology fuels debate
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — New car prices are proving hard to stomach for many Americans, driven by inflation, lingering supply chain issues, and increasingly sophisticated…
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St. Pete Beach approves rebuild of historic Merry Pier
[ad_1] ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The City of St. Pete Beach has approved plans to rebuild the historic Merry Pier bait shop in Pass-a-Grille,…
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Tarpon Springs invites local artists to light up the Sponge Docks
[ad_1] TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Local artists and photographers are being invited to showcase their work in one of Tarpon Springs’ most iconic areas. What…
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CAIR responds after DeSantis declares it ‘foreign terrorist organization’
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — (DEC. 16 UPDATE): The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), along with a law firm and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced…
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Largo police says 87-year-old Petro Kuqo is still missing
[ad_1] LARGO, Fla. — The search continues for an 87-year-old man who disappeared after walking out of his family’s apartment early Friday morning. What You…
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Pinellas County teacher fighting for his life after lightning strike in Peru
[ad_1] PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A Pinellas County teacher is in critical condition after being struck by lightning while vacationing with family and friends…
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Allegiant Air pilots hold informational picket over pay, contract delays
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pilots for Allegiant Airlines hit the picket line Tuesday at airports across the country, including St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport.…
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Tarpon Springs considers shuttle service to boost tourism and business
[ad_1] TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — The Tarpon Springs City Council has signaled consensus approval to explore creating a shuttle service that would connect several key…
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New federal rules will outlaw most THC products
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — The bill President Donald Trump signed to reopen the federal government contains a provision that will dramatically reshape the THC product…
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Division One college basketball returns to Pinellas County
[ad_1] PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — For just the second time since 1999, Division One men’s college basketball is being played in Pinellas County. While the…
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Residents, businesses push back on Palm Harbor bridge replacement plan
[ad_1] PALM HARBOR, Fla. — A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plan to replace a bridge in Palm Harbor is drawing criticism from residents…
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Portion of popular Skyway fishing pier shuts down indefinitely
[ad_1] SUNSHINE SKYWAY BRIDGE — A portion of the South Skyway Fishing Pier State Park has been closed indefinitely after state officials discovered structural issues…
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Tampa Bay businesses weigh health care costs amid government shutdown
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With the government shutdown approaching the four-week mark, time is running out to extend enhanced health care tax credits before…
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Tarpon Springs approves boutique hotel to boost downtown growth
[ad_1] TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Tarpon Springs is taking new steps to attract more business and visitors to its downtown area. The city has…
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Tarpon Springs distillery struggles amid rising costs and consumer habits
[ad_1] TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — U.S. liquor distillers say the industry is being squeezed by changing customer habits and tariffs. What You Need To…