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Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027

The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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Florida ground zero for dengue in US; here’s the area driving the outbreak

PLANTATION, Fla. — Florida has become ground zero in the United States’ fight against dengue fever, as climate change has not only become a breeding ground for more mosquitoes, but ones with a more potent viral bite. “As of Oct. 30, 904 cases (of dengue), of which 60%...

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Tampa sees surge in millionaire renters, national report finds

TAMPA, Fla - The Tampa Bay area is seeing a growing number of millionaire families choosing to rent rather than immediately purchase homes. According to a report from RentCafe, the number of millionaire households renting in the Tampa metro area jumped from 21 in 2020 to 76 in 2024. That's...

Tampa, FL · 23h
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Tampa Bay Times

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St. Pete Mayor-elect Crist teases a ‘map forward’ for city

St. Petersburg gave its mayor-elect, Charlie Crist, a mandate. City voters turned out 62% for the former governor and congressman, ousting Mayor Ken Welch. Crist’s strategy of harping on the incumbent’s failures — including the impending loss of the Tampa Bay Rays and the missed opportunity of a Moffitt Cancer Center campus downtown — resonated with residents let down by Welch’s five years at City Hall.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Tampa Bay’s first Spirit Christmas store opens (yes, that Spirit)

Being in the holiday Spirit has new meaning this year. Spirit Christmas, the holiday-themed shop from spooky season pop-up Spirit Halloween, is now open at 2522 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. 2026 marks the Tampa Bay Area debut of the holiday season pop-up from the Spirit team famous for taking...

Clearwater, FL · 3d

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Why Tampa’s Dale Mabry Corridor Became a Dispensary Destination

Why Tampa’s Dale Mabry Corridor Became a Dispensary Destination. Drive north from downtown Tampa on Dale Mabry and count the dispensary signs. By the time you pass Carrollwood, you’ve lost track. That’s not an accident of geography, and it’s not just because the highway is long. There’s a real pattern behind why this one road collects so much of the region’s medical cannabis retail, and understanding it will save you a wasted Saturday.

Tampa, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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Top events in Tampa Bay for the week of Nov. 9

Paula Cole: 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $45. Visit rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400. Mannheim Steamroller: 7 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $67.05. Visit themahaffey.com.

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 3d

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St. Pete Run Fest returns this week

For St. Pete Run Fest organizer Ryan Jordan, it’s all about community impact. The annual event will return to St. Petersburg Friday through Sunday. Registered individuals will be able to participate in half marathon, 10K and 5K races. Jordan said that about 12,000 runners are expected this year. Children...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood neighborhood hosts four hours of porch concerts on Sunday

The Historic Kenwood neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida hosts its Porch Music Day concerts on Nov. 15, 2026. The post St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood neighborhood hosts four hours of porch concerts on Sunday appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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Hillsborough County Approves New E-Bike Rules as Crashes Rise

Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved new speed limits and safety regulations for electric bicycles and scooters following a sharp increase in crashes and serious injuries across the county.

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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Vietnam Army Ranger opens free PTSD treatment facility for veterans in Odessa

ODESSA, Fla. - A 78-year-old Vietnam Army Ranger opened a free treatment facility for veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder on Wednesday in rural Odessa. Clarke Ricke and his wife, Tricia, cut the ribbon on Windmill 12, a renovated red barn designed to help former service members recover from the invisible wounds of war.

Odessa, FL · 18h

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Humane Society of Tampa Bay Opens Clearwater Clinic for Pet Care

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay opened a new animal clinic on Monday, Nov. 2, at 2907 State Road 590, Suite 5, in Clearwater. The nonprofit is growing its reach in Pinellas County. The one-story building has several exam rooms and sits close to the group's Clearwater animal shelter. Appointments...

Clearwater, FL · 1d

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Oyster garden boxes planned for more Pinellas County locations

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County is working to expand access to vertical oyster gardens as part of an effort to combat the decline of oyster reefs. Recently, at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, volunteers helped prepare recycled oyster shells by drilling and punching holes in them.

Pinellas County, FL · 2d

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Tampa Breaks Ground on $65M Industrial Park Near I-4, Wetlands and All

Constellation East Tampa Business Center — Nearby Industrial Development in Pipeline. Construction has begun on a $65 million industrial project in East Tampa that will eventually put three rear-load warehouse buildings on a 51-acre site at the intersection of U.S. 301 and East Sligh Avenue, with completion expected in late 2027. The site sits two minutes from I-4, with direct access to downtown Tampa, and offers connections to both Interstate 4 and Interstate 75, placing it in one of the region's busiest logistics corridors.

Tampa, FL · 2d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Tampa Traffic Alert: Westbound Fowler Avenue Lane Closures Set To Begin Tonight

Road Work, Lane Closures (Unsplash) TAMPA, Fla. — Portions of the outside westbound lane on...

Tampa, FL · 2d

Bay News 9

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Tarpon Springs reviews library hours, fees after passing of Amendment 3

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Tarpon Springs officials are reviewing possible budget cuts, including changes at the city library, after Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on Nov. 3. The amendment increases homestead exemptions, lowering property taxes for homeowners while reducing revenue for local governments. The exemption will rise to $150,000...

Tarpon Springs, FL · 1d

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Tampa To Glow Purple on Nov. 14 for Grandmaxing Day

Tampa will glow purple on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 14, in recognition of Grandmaxing Day, according to the City of Tampa's events calendar. The calendar lists the event as in-person, set for all day Saturday, Nov. 14. Tampa families are invited to join in and celebrate the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

Tampa, FL · 1d

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The Scoop: Wed. Nov. 11, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Hillsborough County Commissioners ban synthetic kratom. The US Food and Drug Administration has not approved Kratom for any medical use and warns against consuming it. Kratom leaves contain chemical compounds that affect the brain and body. Grieving families who have lost children to Kratom spoke up about how the drug can cause avoidable deaths. The synthetic drug compounds act on opioid receptors and carry a risk of dependence, withdrawal, and potentially life-threatening toxicity. Others spoke up about how natural kratom leaves can help, including for opioid addicts and chronic pain survivors. The motion was passed unanimously.

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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Workers’ comp denied after classroom mold sickens teachers. Plus, Veterans Day reflections

Bardmoor Elementary School in Seminole has been dealing with mold, forcing students in at least four classes to change rooms. Parents were notified days later. Some teachers have sought medical care for breathing issues and filed for workers’ comp, but the Pinellas County School District has denied the claims.

Pinellas County, FL · 2d

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St. Petersburg City Council puts $2 million behind a cleaner downtown

St. Petersburg is committing up to $2 million over three years to keep downtown cleaner, even as city officials brace for difficult budget decisions following last week’s election. The city council voted 7-1 Nov. 5 to approve an agreement with Williams Park Partnership Inc. for daily cleaning, maintenance and...

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d