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School board OKs closings, consolidations to adjust to declining enrollment

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

LARGO, Fla. — Tuesday, the Pinellas County Schools board unanimously approved a series of proposals to close and consolidate a handful of schools. The move, the district officials say, will…

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Despite some public objections, Palmetto approves teen curfew

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

PALMETTO, Fla. — Despite some pushback from the community, members of the Palmetto City Commission voted 4-1 Monday to adopt a new curfew ordinance for minors. What You…

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Council hears recommendations from advanced air mobility task force

February 19, 2026February 21, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — They’re being called a potentially transformative change to transportation in Tampa Bay. While it’s uncertain when advanced air mobility aircraft (AAM) will start carrying…

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City officials use first meeting to take stock of city seawalls

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

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla, — St. Petersburg city officials are one step closer to developing a plan about what improvements will take place for miles of seawall around the…

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Night to Shine lights up Pinellas for third year

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

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It was a Night to Shine at the St. Petersburg Coliseum Friday night. The Tim Tebow Foundation held its annual prom for people with…

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Decision approaching on possible Tampa Bay MPO merger

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Thirty-five years after it was first discussed, a decision on merging three of Tampa Bay’s metropolitan planning organizations may be on the horizon.  “We…

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Foreclosure complaint filed against Elements on Third owner

February 11, 2026February 14, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — People who live at the Elements on Third apartment complex say they’ve dealt with everything from maintenance issues to a possible water shut-off that…

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Measles case reported at St. Petersburg Catholic High School

February 6, 2026February 7, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Measles cases are spiking nationwide according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest case identified in Tampa Bay is a student…

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Driver’s license exams only in English starting Friday

February 5, 2026February 6, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Beginning today, the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will only offer driver’s license knowledge and skills tests for drivers in English.  Previously, the exams…

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner says cold caused up to $1.5B in crop damages

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

SARASOTA, Fla. — Information from the Florida Department of Agriculture shows that the state’s recent bout of cold weather may have caused more than $1 billion in losses…

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Tampa Sports Authority raises questions about proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark

February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA — The Tampa Sports Authority discussed the potential for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium at their meeting on Tuesday, but no vote was taken. Instead of…

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“Something has to be done” – public weighs in on Ybor City road safety

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Nearly three months after four people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a fatal Ybor City crash, the community had the chance…

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FLHSMV says driver’s license exams will only be offered in English

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced that starting on Friday, February 6, it will only offer driving knowledge and skills tests…

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Businesses prep for a cold, windy Gasparilla

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — “Shiver me timbers” may take on a whole new meaning this Gasparilla, as temperatures are expected to drop while the winds pick up Saturday, the…

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K-8 plan met with support, questions at Oldsmar Elementary

January 26, 2026January 28, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

OLDSMAR, Fla. — Oldsmar Elementary parents and students heard what a possible K-8 expansion could mean for them at a meeting Monday evening. That recommendation is just part…

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Advocates push for city to take over troubled apartment complex in St. Pete

January 22, 2026January 24, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg Tenants Union is calling on the city to take over The Morgan Apartments. That’s the property that was in danger of…

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Major flood mitigation plan moves forward in Tarpon Springs

January 13, 2026January 18, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A flood relief project in the works for years in Tarpon Springs recently took another step forward. The city commission approved an agreement in…

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Public media look to future after Corporation for Public Broadcasting dissolves

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s public radio and television stations are looking at how they’ll move forward without the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. After Congress voted to defund…

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Child advocates brace for post-holiday spike in abuse reports

January 2, 2026January 3, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Students across Tampa Bay head back to school next week following winter break. The CEO of Pasco Kids First, a child advocacy center,…

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Tampa Bay’s first recovery high school marks five years in 2026

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s first recovery high school is marking a milestone in the new year. Victory High School held its grand opening five years ago…

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