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Tampa to Host Global Diplomacy Summit, Mayor Castor Says City Belongs on World Stage

Tampa is about to get a lot more international. The Tampa Convention Center will host a two-day summit on November 16-17 bringing together business, government and education leaders from around the world, alongside local residents, for a mix of trade talks, cultural showcases and networking events. Mayor Jane Castor announced...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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St. Pete Council Overrules Panel, Clears Chick-fil-A Rebuild That Could Bulldoze Fish Store

St. Petersburg City Council voted 7-1 to approve land-use and zoning changes that pave the way for a larger Chick-fil-A at 4201 4th Street N, overturning a city commission's earlier rejection of the project. The decision clears a path for the fast-food chain to rebuild on a bigger footprint with nearly double the parking, but it also puts a long-running shopping center, a neighborhood fish store, and seven apartment units on the chopping block.

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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St. Petersburg’s Shopapalooza returns to Vinoy Park this month with 365 vendors

If you love arts, crafts, local food, acoustic music and family-friendly activities, head to downtown St. Petersburg Nov. 28-29 for a weekend celebrating Small Business Saturday (and Sunday) with 350-plus vendors. The beloved waterfront festival in Vinoy Park is organized by LocalShops1’s Ester Venouziou (and her merry elves who volunteer) and is co-sponsored by the city of St. Petersburg. It’s free and open to the public. (Leashed dogs are welcome.)

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Hillsborough reports lowest dengue increase in weeks, extends state of emergency

Dengue activity is still being observed in Hillsborough County, but for the first time in several weeks the number of cases reported to the state showed a significant decrease. The latest update on the state’s arbovirus surveillance webpage shows the county reporting 22 new cases over the week of Oct....

Hillsborough County, FL · 3d

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Tampa Bay Water lands $10 million state grant to grow its Tampa treatment plant by up to 12.5 million gallons a day

The state money goes toward a $181 million expansion of Tampa Bay Water's Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant, which cleans water from the Alafia and Hillsborough rivers. The work is due in 2028.

Tampa, FL · 2d

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74% of St. Pete voters approved tax for flooding, sewage fixes. What happens next?

St. Petersburg residents on Tuesday approved creating a new property tax to speed up projects that harden city infrastructure against flooding made worse by climate change. Nearly three out of every four voters backed the referendum. But implementing the tax could look different under a new city administration that will have less cash flowing into its coffers.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Council endorses $55 million Trails Crossing vision

St. Petersburg City Council has unanimously accepted a $55 million master plan to transform approximately 12 acres beneath Interstate 275 into a network of parks, trails and public gathering spaces, advancing a project that could reshape connections between downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The vote establishes a framework for Trails Crossing,...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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Pasco's new sheriff outlines priorities, says plans to run for election in 2028

Pasco County's new sheriff, Jeff Harrington, says he plans to run for election in 2028 after being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Chris Nocco.

Pasco County, FL · 3d

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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 · 3d

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785-Acre Kinfield Development in Pasco County Moves Forward With 556 New Homes and Major Commercial Expansion

A major land transaction is bringing 556 new homes to Pasco County as the massive Kinfield mixed-use development moves forward with plans for millions of square feet of industrial, office, retail, and hospitality space. One of Pasco County’s largest mixed-use developments is gaining momentum following the sale of 153 acres...

Pasco County, FL · 17h

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School Alert: Pasco County Schools

Update: Pasco Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the suspect who sent the screenshot is out of state. There are no known threats to any Pasco County Schools. PSO investigates all threats we’re made aware of. If you are aware of a potential threat, do not share it on social media. Tips regarding threats can be reported by calling the Pasco Sheriff’s Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or online at http://PascoSheriff.com/tips.

Pasco County, FL · 4d

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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 · 2d

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Warren Sapp files updated lawsuit against city of Tampa

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Warren Sapp filed an amendment lawsuit against the city of Tampa Wednesday, claiming officials violated his free speech rights. The new complaint comes days after a federal judge dismissed Sapp’s original lawsuit, which alleged that city officials suppressed his First Amendment rights by having him removed from a council meeting they said he disrupted.

Tampa, FL · 3d

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Five generations of roots, one big vision for Plant City’s downtown

For Shannon Keil, downtown Plant City is more than a collection of historic buildings, storefronts and familiar streets. It’s part of her family’s story, one that stretches back five generations. Now, Keil has a chance to help shape what comes next. The new executive director of Historic Plant...

Plant City, FL · 3d

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Florida tax relief could affect how Pasco County fights mosquitoes

ODESSA, Fla. — The head of the Pasco County Mosquito Control District said Florida’s newly approved Amendment 3 could significantly reduce the property tax revenue the district relies on to operate, forcing budget decisions as the state faces a major dengue outbreak. Florida voters approved Amendment 3, with...

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Moffitt-based FORGE receives $47.3 million federal award

Josh Carpenter, president of Pasco County life science campus Speros and chief integration officer at Moffitt Cancer Center, believes that the Tampa Bay region has the potential to be a national hub for radiopharmaceutical innovation and treatment. This idea ultimately led to the creation of the Florida Oncology and Radiopharmaceutical...

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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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 · 18h

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