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Hillsborough County approves new e-bike speed limits, fines and stunt bans

Hillsborough County commissioners approved strict speed limits and fines on electric bikes and scooters to curb surging roadway injuries and fatalities across the Tampa Bay region. Riders face speeds capped at 10 mph on walkways, 15 mph on multiuse trails, and 28 mph on roadways, with dangerous stunt riding completely...

Hillsborough County, 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.

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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 · 1d

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Travis Tritt Announces First 2027 Tour Dates

Travis Tritt has announced the first dates of his 2027 tour. The run begins March 9 in Plant City, Florida, followed by Jacksonville on March 10 and Nashville on March 12. The initial itinerary stretches into October, with stops across the South and Midwest. Tyler Reese Tritt and Tristan Tritt will appear on select dates.

Plant City, FL · 1d

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Yard House Set to Open Dec. 9 at Wesley Chapel's Former Bahama Breeze Spot

25830 Sierra Center Blvd. — Approximate Site of Yard House Opening. Yard House has listed a December 9 opening date for a new restaurant at 25830 Sierra Center Blvd. in the Wesley Chapel area, taking over the spot where Bahama Breeze served its final customers on November 7. The former Bahama Breeze site's exterior has already been painted, with Yard House coming soon signs posted outside, according to local media reports.

Wesley Chapel, FL · 1d

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Wish Farms Brings Industry, Community Together To Raise More than $660,000 for Event Beneficiaries

Plant City, FL (11/10/2026) – Plant City-based, international grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and pineberries, Wish Farms held its signature charity concert, PixieRock, on Nov. 7, raising more than $660,000 for its nonprofit event beneficiaries. Hosted at the company’s one-of-a-kind Plant City headquarters, PixieRock brought...

Plant City, FL · 18h

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Surprise Jobsite Visit: John Poma Named 2026 Pool Industry Mentor of the Year

John Poma of Lakeland, Florida, was on the job in Hudson when two pickup trucks rolled into the dirt lot, kicking up a cloud of dust. Talking Pools Podcast host Rudy Stankowitz and Don Douglass of Revdup Apparel handed Poma a championship belt and broke the news. He’d just been named the 2026 Talking Pools Podcast Pool Industry Mentor of the Year.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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Big Dan’s Opens In Bushnell, FL

Big Dan’s Car Wash opened its newest location in Bushnell, FL, on November 4, bringing its signature car wash experience, customer-focused service, and community commitment to Sumter County. The new site represents an important step in Big Dan’s continued growth throughout Central Florida and strengthens its presence between several...

Bushnell, FL · 2d

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Forecast: More clouds and highs near 80 degrees

TAMPA — Good Thursday morning Tampa Bay! It is cloudy and we stay mostly cloudy all day. We step out the door in the 60s and top out near 80 degrees. As our next front approaches there is a very small chance of seeing a sprinkle later this afternoon and evening. Don't expect much before the winds pick up and temps fall.

Tampa, FL · 18h

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Florida law not catching up to law enforcement ALPR, tech misuse, attorney says

Charges have been dropped and re-filed for some former law enforcement officers accused of misusing department technology.

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Villagers encouraged to sign up for senior driving safety class

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Senior Traffic Safety Class later this month, and Villagers are encouraged to attend. The four-hour class will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. It will be held at 7361 Powell Road, located at Pinellas Plaza in The Villages.

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Wellness Way Earns Statewide Recognition

The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) recognized Wellness Way with its 2026 Award of Merit for Best Practice, honoring excellence in community planning across the state. Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and Kathleen Dial, Executive Director of Development Services, accepted the award on behalf of Lake County at a recent state conference in Miami. The City of Clermont and GAI Consultants were also recognized.

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