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Commissioners OK Rays stadium funding step as Hillsborough College plans for construction disruptions

TAMPA, Fla. — Members of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to place the proposed Rays stadium project on the county’s Community Investment Tax funding list, a required step for the stadium deal to receive funding. As the deal moves through its final stages, Hillsborough...

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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 · 1d

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Tampa weather: Cold front to plummet temperatures this weekend

TAMPA, Fla. - A late Thursday cold front will sweep across the state, dropping weekend morning temperatures into the 40s across portions of Central Florida. A late Thursday cold front will sweep across Florida, delivering the coldest air of the season just in time for the weekend. High clouds will continue streaming across the state over the next few days as the front approaches.

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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...

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Hillsborough County helps thousands of veterans navigate benefits, services

TAMPA, Fla. — As millions of Americans mark Veterans Day, Hillsborough County is highlighting the work it does to connect local veterans with critical services and benefits. Tampa Bay is home to the largest veteran population in Florida, in part because of MacDill Air Force Base. In Hillsborough County, officials say Veterans Services helps more than 30,000 veterans each year — about one-third of the local veteran population.

Hillsborough County, FL · 14h

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Girls night, Italian food and disco balls: A night at V Modern Italian

If you’re looking for your next girls’ night out in Tampa, the brand-new V Modern Italian in North Hyde Park needs to be on your radar. The new Italian hotspot, located at 1701 W North A St in North Hyde Park, officially celebrates its grand opening this week following its recent soft opening.

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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 · 21h

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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 · 22h

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Tampa List Prices Are Falling Faster Than the National Rate

Tampa buyers found lower list prices and more price cuts than the national average, even as overall inventory stayed lean.

Tampa, FL · 5h

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‘Cancer is out’: Former S.C. quarterback shares health update

TAMPA, Fl. - Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia says he is cancer free after surgery, sharing an emotional update on his treatment for stage 4 colorectal cancer. In a recent social media post, Garcia said doctors removed the cancer with negative margins and that a Signatera blood test came back negative.

Tampa, FL · 10h

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Pasco Sheriff’s Office seeks help in identifying car thief

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday sought out the public’s help identifying a man who attempted to enter several vehicles on Nov. 4. At around 2:55 a.m. that day, the subject tried to get into various locked vehicles in the Sterling Lane area of Port Richey. He was finally able to enter an unlocked vehicle, however he left on foot towards Cutty Sack Drive.

Port Richey, FL · 22h

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Tampa Diners Have Until Nov. 22 to Visit Lara, the Chef-Owned Ybor City Restaurant Closing Permanently

Lara, the chef-owned restaurant at 1919 E. Seventh Ave. in Tampa's Ybor City, will close permanently after its final service on Sunday, Nov. 22, according to WhatNow Tampa. Chef and owner Suzanne "Suz" Lara said the restaurant did not draw enough customers to remain sustainable. "With a full heart, I've...

Tampa, FL · 14h

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Hillsborough commissioners vote today on the first $90 million for the Rays stadium, a week after Amendment 3 passed

Hillsborough County commissioners take up an initial $90 million for the Rays' new ballpark and up to $263 million in tourist tax bonds Tuesday, as the county braces for property tax losses from Amendment 3. A public hearing on banning concentrated 7-OH kratom products is on the same agenda.

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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How to register for the 2027 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic

The 50th running of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic will take place on Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21, 2027.

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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.

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Pride in Real Estate shares 5 tips for moving to Tampa Bay

(Photo courtesy Keith Louderback) Keith Louderback has called Tampa Bay home for nearly two decades. That’s nearly as long as the Baltimore native has worked in mortgage and home lending. The mortgage loan executive and former realtor says “helping people achieve homeownership and understand the homebuying process has been...

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 1d

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TIMELINE: Chilly weekend ahead for Tampa Bay

The first strong cold front of the season will pass through Tampa Bay on Thursday night and Friday morning, bringing the coldest air yet.

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 7h

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