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Hillsborough Weighs 7-OH Kratom Ban Amid Report of 34 Mitragynine-Related Deaths

Hillsborough County commissioners are set to hold a public hearing and final vote today on an ordinance that would ban the sale of concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine, known as 7-OH, a compound derived from kratom that county officials are seeking to restrict. The proposal would leave whole-leaf kratom and kratom teas legal, targeting instead the chemically enhanced, high-potency products that have drawn alarm from doctors and regulators.

Hillsborough County, FL · 12h
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Tarpon Springs community works to preserve historic segregated Rose Cemetery

The Rose Cemetery Association is leading restoration and identification efforts to ensure the memories of those buried at the more than 100-year-old cemetery are not lost.

Tarpon Springs, FL · 2d

businessobserverfl.com

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3-building industrial project worth $65M underway in Tampa

Creation Equity, an Arizona real estate development and investment firm, has begun work on the construction of a three-building industrial center in east Tampa. The 330,000-square-foot project is in its early stages and the firm plans a ceremonial groundbreaking in coming weeks. 301 Exchange, as it will be known, will...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Charters Sue Pasco County Schools Over Alleged Delay in Funding

A trio of charter schools is suing Pasco County Schools, alleging the district is withholding local millage funds about four months longer than is permitted by law. A petition filed Wednesday names as plaintiffs three charter school operators that collectively run four schools in Pasco County: Plato Academy Trinity, Imagine School at Land O’ Lakes, Imagine School at Trinity and the soon-to-open Discovery Academy of Science-Pasco.

Pasco County, FL · 2d
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156-acre Wagon Wheel Flea Market property in Pinellas Park slated for massive redevelopment

More than six years after the Wagon Wheel Flea Market closed its doors, plans are taking shape to redevelop the sprawling property that was once home to one of Pinellas County's most popular weekend shopping destinations. Pinellas Park-based Belleair Development Group is under contract to purchase approximately 156 acres at...

Pinellas Park, FL · 4d

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Thousands of Pasco County Residents Will Receive Free Vision Screenings as Preserve Vision Florida Expands its Services

Vision loss is the most significant disability experienced by people of all ages. This event will include the official unveiling of Preserve Vision Florida’s new Pasco Vision Van, recognition of the Holloway Foundation’s gift, and opportunities for media representatives to see the screening process in action and interview program and community representatives.

Pasco County, FL · 4d

Tampa Bay Times

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Hillsborough set out to transform its D and F schools. Here’s how.

As students trickled into the atrium of Mort Elementary School, Samantha Ciaccio, a special education teacher also known as the school’s morning DJ, assessed the crowd of sleepy smiles.

Hillsborough County, FL · 2d

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Pasco County Launches Microtransit Pilot Program in Hudson

PASCO COUNTY, FL —- We get you there – even easier! Pasco County Public Transportation (GoPasco) is now offering a new form of Microtransit called ConnXt – this on-demand service, similar to a shared ride, allows you to request a trip when you need it. This one-year pilot program is only available in Hudson.

Pasco County, FL · 4d

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'Terrorist' designation by DeSantis forces CAIR Florida to indefinitely cease operations

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) stopped operating in Florida this week, citing fallout from a new state law that designated the group as a domestic terrorist organization. On Nov. 5, a bright orange notice posted to the front door of the nonprofit's state headquarters in Tampa reads: "We have...

Florida · 4d

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Tampa City Council looks to replace Luis Viera

The first step has been taken in the effort to fill the seat on Tampa City Council that had been occupied by new state Rep. Luis Viera. The application window for those interested in the council's appointment has been closed with more than a dozen names on it. It will be a crucial vote given that without Viera, the board is evenly split on the Rays stadium project. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Things to Do This Weekend in Tampa Bay: November 6-8, 2026

Richard’s Run for Life returns to Centennial Park in Ybor City on Friday, November 6 at 7 PM, supporting specialized cancer care for adolescents and young adults [1]. Tampa Bay Fall RV Show runs Friday through Sunday at Florida State Fairgrounds, 9 AM–5 PM, featuring motorhomes, travel trailers, and RV accessories [3].

Tampa, FL · 4d

Herald-Tribune

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Three Florida cities among Orkin's 'rattiest cities in 2026' ranking

Several Florida cities have earned a spot on a list they probably won’t be bragging about. Three major Florida cities all made Orkin’s 2026 ranking of the 50 “rattiest” cities in the U.S., based on new residential rodent treatments recorded between Aug. 9, 2025, and Aug. 9, 2026. "There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure," said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin, in the study. "Rats and mice are highly adaptable and can thrive in communities across the country wherever they can find food, water and shelter." Here's where Florida ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. for 2026. Where did Florida cities rank in Orkin's list of the rattiest cities? Tampa, Miami and Orlando are among Orkin’s 50 “rattiest” cities for 2026, a ranking based on the company’s residential rodent treatment data. Tampa - 22 Miami - 26 Orlando - 32 What city has the most rats in the U.S.? Los Angeles still holds the title of "rattiest city" for the second year in a row. "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," Orkin

Florida · 7d

Axios Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay leaders plan for Amendment 3 impacts

After Florida voters approved Amendment 3, Tampa Bay government leaders must now work to address millions in lost property tax revenue that funds public safety and other government services. Why it matters: That could mean service cuts, new taxes or fees, and layoffs of government workers or hiring freezes — although the exact impacts won't be known for some weeks or months, officials said. The amendment, which goes into effect in January, increases a tax break known as a homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 by 2027 and then to $250,000 by 2028. School taxes aren't impacted. The big picture: "We're running a live experiment on 23 million Floridians with a ton of open-ended questions," former Republican state Sen. Jeff Brandes, one of the measure's most outspoken critics, told the Tampa Bay Business Journal . Zoom in: St. Petersburg will be entering the new era with a new mayor who campaigned on cutting the city's property tax rate. Mayor-elect Charlie Crist said in a statement that he'll no longer pursue that cut because Amendment 3 passed. To make up the funding shortfall, Crist said he'll look at the top of the city's payroll, conduct an audit of spending, and "go

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 4d

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The Ruthvens President Brandon Clark Named Chair of the Central Florida Development Council

The Ruthvens, Central Florida’s warehouse specialists, is pleased to announce that President Brandon Clark has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC), Polk County’s economic development organization. Clark assumed the role on October 1, 2026. Clark’s appointment reflects The Ruthvens’...

Lakeland, FL · 3d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Hillsborough County Clerk Boldly Engages Employees To Reshape Work Lives

Clerk Victor Crist Makes Rare Move to Modernize Agency’s HR Management HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. —...

Hillsborough County, FL · 5d

Lakeland Gazette

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Lakeland Italian Festival Under the Stars 2026

The inaugural Lakeland Italian Festival “Under the Stars” takes place along South Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland on Saturday, November 7, 2026, running from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Organized by the Italian American Club of Central Florida, this evening block-party-style celebration brings regional Italian cuisine, art, and...

Lakeland, FL · 4d

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Hillsborough County to eliminate countywide commission seats

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County voters have approved expanding the county commission from seven to nine members, replacing three countywide seats with nine single-member districts ahead of the 2028 election. The change comes as the county continues to grow. Its population has more than doubled since the current...

Hillsborough County, FL · 5d

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Mayor Elect Charlie Crist Wants Tampa Bay Rays to Stay in St. Petersburg

Newly elected St. Petersburg Mayor Charlie Crist wants to continue negotiations to keep the Tampa Bay Rays in the city despite approved plans for a $2.3 billion stadium in Tampa.

St. Petersburg, FL · 5d