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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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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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Surplus food from the St. Pete Grand Prix to be distributed to those in need

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

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With the festivities around the St. Pete Grand Prix come a lot of food, but not all of it gets prepared and served. That’s…

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Protesters march in support of Ukraine as four year anniversary approaches

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

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Protesters gathered in downtown St. Petersburg on Sunday to call for an end to the war in Ukraine.  What You Need To Know Protesters marched…

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Vets organization aims to bring in younger veterans

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

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Leaving the military and adjusting to civilian life can be difficult for veterans.  That’s why organizations like Club 214 Land & Sea try to host…

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Gulfport Senior Center expansion to be considered by city council

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

GULFPORT, Fla. — An expanded Gulfport Senior Center may soon become a reality.  What You Need To Know The Gulfport Senior Center was built in 1983 The center sees…

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St. Pete Sunday Market returns at new location

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

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete’s Sunday Market is back.  After taking a short hiatus in January, the market opened Sunday morning at its new home at USF St.…

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Protesters rally in opposition of cruise port proposal

February 13, 2026February 14, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Protesters met on Terra Ceia Island Saturday morning to speak out against a proposed cruise terminal.   What You Need To Know Protesters gathered Saturday at…

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Bay area schools weigh adding 2% and whole milk as options

February 10, 2026February 11, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — When President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in January, it paved the way for 2% and whole milk to return to…

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Phillies begin unpacking equipment in preparation for spring training

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pitchers and catchers will report for their first workouts for Major League Baseball spring training starting Tuesday. What You Need To Know Pitchers and catchers start…

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EKG to be required for Florida high school athletes starting in July

February 6, 2026February 8, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A medical test will soon be required for all Florida high school student-athletes, thanks to new state legislation called the ‘Second Chance Act‘.  What You…

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Fruit farmer says cold weather is causing damage to Florida crops

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

THONOTOSASSA, Fla. — Farmers are working to protect their crops from the cold temperatures that have been affecting the Tampa Bay area. What You Need To Know Florida farmers…

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Century-old Clearwater Beach restaurant Palm Pavilion gets new owners

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

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Palm Pavilion in Clearwater Beach is just a few months away from celebrating 100 years. What You Need To Know Palm Pavilion is being taken over…

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Tampa protesters decry ICE shooting of Minneapolis man

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

TAMPA, Fla. — The shooting of a protester by a federal immigration officer in Minnesota has sparked protests across the country, including one in Tampa. What You Need To…

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Indian Rocks Beach Library readies for grand re-opening after hurricane damage

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — After being destroyed by hurricanes in 2024, work has been going on for more than a year to reopen the shuttered Indian Rocks Beach…

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Air Force band traveling and performing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

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

BRADENTON, Fla. — The United States Air Force Band of the West is traveling to Tampa.  What You Need To Know The band is performing five times in western…

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Business owner worried about elimination of free beach access parking

January 12, 2026January 18, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — The city of Indian Rocks Beach has had free parking at its beach access points for years. However, that may soon change.  On the…

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Church leaders bless the fleet ahead of Epiphany

January 4, 2026January 5, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Epiphany is ingrained in the identity of Tarpon Springs.  However, before the events begin, the Blessing of the Fleet comes first.  Divers like Michael Tezza are…

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Proposed legislation could help autistic drivers in Florida interact with police

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Many people who have autism are still able to drive, including Eric Kaiser. However, stressful situations, like being pulled over by police, can make him uncomfortable. What…

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Farmers Feeding Florida program brings seafood to food banks and markets

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — At Feeding Tampa Bay’s market, a partnership with the Feeding Florida Program is bringing clams to its freezers. The program is Farmers Feeding Florida, which partners with farmers,…

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