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St. Petersburg's EDGE District to vibrate with art this weekend

A thousand ideas coalesced into Leslie Curran’s concept for St. Petersburg’s inaugural Booker Creek Arts Festival, which takes place this week (Nov. 12-15) in the EDGE District. In the end, it came down to this: “The City wants to keep saying we’re a City of the Arts,” Curran...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d
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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%...

Florida · 1d

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Booker Creek Trail could spur downtown redevelopment

A former railroad corridor cutting diagonally through downtown St. Petersburg could create new opportunities for redevelopment, and improve access to surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. Trust for Public Land announced its acquisition of the approximately 0.86-mile Booker Creek rail corridor in August, following more than two decades of efforts to preserve...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d
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Nonprofit behind St. Petersburg's Trails Crossing plan talks funding and construction timeline

The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved a plan Thursday to transform land beneath Interstate 275 into public parks and gathering spaces. But the project still faces a major hurdle before it can take off — how the nonprofit Friends of Trails Crossing will secure the estimated $55 million needed to bring it to life.

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d
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Florida Schools Find 141 Guns in One Year as Safety Questions Mount

Parents demand answers after state data shows hundreds of firearms recovered on campuses while more teens report carrying handguns outside school. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!

Florida · 22h

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Bob's Vets gives Tampa Bay veterans a place to connect

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. — A Tampa Bay veterans organization has been giving veterans a place to meet for more than 20 years, bringing dozens of former service members together each week for breakfast, conversation and camaraderie. A chapter of Bob’s Vets meets Thursdays at a Bob Evans in...

Sun City Center, FL · 1d

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Honor Flight Mission 58: Tampa Bay veterans visit Washington memorials

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tampa Bay area military veterans traveled to Washington to confront painful war memories and receive long-delayed gratitude during West Central Florida’s Honor Flight Mission 58. Veterans tour Washington memorials. Big picture view:. A group of 75 local veterans landed on a sunny, 70-degree September afternoon...

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 15h

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LIST: 2026 Veterans Day events across Tampa Bay

In honor of Veterans Day, which falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, various events across Tampa Bay are being hosted to celebrate veterans and their families.

Tampa, FL · 16h

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Hillsborough County unanimously approves ban on synthetic kratom compound 7-OH

Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to enact local restrictions and ban potent synthetic compounds found in concentrated kratom products. The local ordinance targets manufactured 7-OH extracts linked to opioid-like effects while keeping natural whole-leaf kratom legal for adults. Public testimony featured emotional appeals from grieving families who pushed leaders...

Hillsborough County, FL · 22h

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Publix Expands in Polk County: New Shopping Center Signals More Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Central Florida

Publix Super Markets is making another move in Central Florida’s commercial real estate market, with the Lakeland-based grocery giant set to anchor a new shopping center in Polk County, Florida. The development, reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on November 9, 2026, adds to a growing list of grocery-anchored retail projects reshaping one of Florida’s important commercial growth corridors.

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Hillsborough County commissioners approve new rules for micromobility vehicles

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County Commissioners created new rules for people riding e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility vehicles, including speed limits on sidewalks, shared paths, and roads. The rules set a 10 mph limit on sidewalks, a 15 mph limit on shared paths and a 28 mph limit...

Hillsborough County, FL · 22h

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Dazzling ‘Season Spectacular’ brings a magical holiday experience to Water Street Tampa

One of the biggest and most magical events of the holiday season is taking over Water Street Tampa. The 5th Annual Season Spectacular transforms Water Street Tampa into a twinkling, cheer-filled wonderland, and it is one of the year’s must-experience events. The Season Spectacular kickoff party is Thursday, November...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Christmas Town Tampa Food 2026: Every Cabin, Every New Item

Christmas Town Tampa Food is back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay starting Nov. 13 with 14 cabins, scallops, duck, a Dessert Cabin and a new Dessert Sampler. See every item and what is new. Christmas Town returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Nov. 13, and the Christmas Town Tampa...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Tampa roadways undergo lane closures due to scheduled maintenance

Drivers should be aware of multiple Tampa roadways experiencing lane closures due scheduled maintenance on the distribution system.

Tampa, FL · 14h

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Veterans Day 2026: The Florida Aquarium offers free admission to military

Florida Aquarium free admission honors veterans and active-duty military members with special exhibits Wednesday for Veterans Day. Guests can watch costumed divers wave American flags underwater and attend live musical sets performed by disabled veterans and trauma recovery groups. Qualified visitors must redeem tickets in person at the Tampa box...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Pasco’s Ridge Road Extension Moves Forward as Bridge Work Advances

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Construction continues on the 3.75-mile Ridge Road Extension, with progress on two bridges and other roadway improvements. The westbound bridge deck over Five-Mile Creek is now 95% complete, while construction on the eastbound side is underway. Crews are also advancing work on the bridge over...

Pasco County, FL · 1d

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USF Health studies oxygen therapy as potential treatment for veterans with PTSD, brain injuries

Researchers at USF Health are working to better understand whether oxygen therapy could help veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries.

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Pasco County Veterans Day Closures: Government Offices, Libraries and County Services

PASCO COUNTY, FL – Pasco County government offices and several public facilities will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. However, parks and beaches will remain open, and GoPasco public transportation will operate on its regular schedule. County government offices will reopen on Thursday,...

Pasco County, FL · 3d

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Local Government – What’s Happening in Tampa Bay

Plant City City Commission Meeting | 302 W. Reynolds St., Plant City | 6pm. No meeting agenda has been published yet. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Meeting | 601 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa | 9am. The Board is moving forward with a public hearing for the regulation of kratom...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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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 · 22h