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Villagers need to know about what is being considered at landfill

People across The Villages should know what is being considered at Heart of Florida Landfill. Heart of Florida Landfill in Sumter County is pursuing deep-well disposal of leachate, the liquid collected from garbage. Its exploratory permit allows work to study the underground geology. That is different from permission to operate a leachate-disposal well.

Sumter County, FL · 4d
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On Rays stadium deal, Hillsborough Commissioner says that if Amendment 3 ‘changes the financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’

Florida voters approved the property tax-cutting Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, which could bring the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars for Hillsborough County. One commissioner said that if 'financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’ at the deal to spend nearly $800 million in taxpayers funds to support the construction around a new Tampa stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The post On Rays stadium deal, Hillsborough Commissioner says that if Amendment 3 ‘changes the financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’ appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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Pasco Animal Services Exceeds Capacity, Temporarily Suspends Dog and Cat Intakes

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County Animal Services has temporarily suspended new dog and cat intakes after its shelter population climbed above 100% capacity. The agency said the decision is necessary to protect the health, safety and humane care of animals already at the shelter. Accepting additional animals would compromise the space, care and attention staff and volunteers can provide.

Pasco County, FL · 1d
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Hillsborough voters flipped the County Commission, chose to elect the school superintendent and kept the school tax. Here's what changes

Democrats won all four Hillsborough County Commission races Tuesday, taking a 4-3 majority. Voters also approved an elected school superintendent, a bigger all-district commission and a 10-year renewal of the half-cent school tax. Here's what passed and what it means.

Hillsborough County, FL · 3d

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Four Villages residents booked into Sumter County jail on Halloween

Four people who gave The Villages as their address were booked into the Sumter County jail on Halloween afternoon and evening, Oct. 31, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office jail roster. The bookings include a misdemeanor DUI charge, two probation violations and sex offender registration charges. All four...

Sumter County, FL · 6d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

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New Port Richey picks $22.4M Main Street Reserve for downtown redevelopment talks

New Port Richey is moving forward with the next steps to redevelop the old Main and Bank Building in downtown. At a special Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on Oct. 26, the board chose to proceed with the Main Street Reserve proposal, which would turn the property into a hospitality and events destination featuring a conference center, full-service restaurant, rooftop lounge, parking and potential retail, office and residential space.

New Port Richey, FL · 20h

Tampa Bay Times

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NAACP Hillsborough County honors unsung heroes at its Freedom Fund Dinner

United under the theme “We the People,” more than 1,000 supporters packed the NAACP Hillsborough County chapter’s Freedom Fund Dinner. Keynote speaker the Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women, delivered a call: “We cannot honor our ancestors with only words. We must honor them with action.” Chapter President Yvette Lewis announced civil rights, labor and law enforcement awards Oct. 3 at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, celebrating achievements as the work of advancing justice and equality remains as urgent as ever.

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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Local Veterans Day Events and Services

City of New Port Richey Veterans Day Parade, 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, at Orange Lake/Circle Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey. The Veterans Day Parade will feature local veterans, military units, marching bands, community organizations, and more. Come out and show your support and gratitude for those who have sacrificed for our freedom.

New Port Richey, FL · 1d

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Clearing Begins on Liberty Cove Development

Work has started on a single-family housing development between Bartlett Road and Wiscon Road. The 92-unit community was approved after a compromise between the City of Brooksville and the petitioner, after the original request for rezoning was denied in August 2024. The site plan for the development names the project Liberty Cove.

Brooksville, FL · 13h

Tampa Bay Times

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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 · 2d

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Development Grievances at Brookridge Continue

BROOKSVILLE – Over the last few weeks, citizens of Brookridge have come en masse to local board of county commissioners meetings to voice their concerns and displeasure with the developments, or lack thereof, occurring near the 55-plus community. The various residents spent their allotted three-minute intervals discussing issues with...

Brooksville, FL · 1d

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Tampa Electric home customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month will pay $154.18 starting in January 2027 after Florida regulators unanimously approved lower rates Nov. 3

Tampa Electric home customers who use 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month will pay $154.18 starting in January 2027, after the Florida Public Service Commission voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to approve a second bill cut this year. The utility says the drop comes from cheaper natural gas, the fuel behind most of its power. The cut […]

Tampa, FL · 17h

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Klimas Presents “First Step” in Fairground Master Plan Revisions

BROOKSVILLE – On Tuesday, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting where they heard a presentation from Hernando County Fairgrounds Operations Manager Richard Klimas. The commissioners were looking to turn over a new leaf with Klimas and company but were cautious considering past dealings that...

Hernando County, FL · 1d

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Sumter County residents deserve to know what cuts are coming in the wake of Amendment 3

Kids don’t pay property taxes, but they live with the choices we make about them. The Sumter County Youth Soccer Club has alerted families about a possible closure of Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park. The county’s own July budget packet shows that the stakes are even bigger. Under its alternate budget, both the recreation park and the Lake Panasoffkee library branch are marked “No” under “Remain Open.” Belvedere and Webster’s libraries are on the list, too. The scenario contemplated facility closures beginning in July 2027. The county says the alternate budget was never adopted.

Sumter County, FL · 13h

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will host Veterans Day celebrations from Nov. 6-11

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay celebrates veterans from Nov. 6-11 with special tributes, fireworks, and exclusive military offers.

Tampa, 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 · 1d

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Hillsborough County to eliminate countywide commission seats

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County voters have approved expanding the county commission from seven to nine members, replacing three countywide seats with nine single-member districts ahead of the 2028 election. The change comes as the county continues to grow. Its population has more than doubled since the current...

Hillsborough County, FL · 2d

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Castor wins Florida’s newly redrawn 14th Congressional District

TAMPA, Fla. — Democrat U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is headed back to the Florida House for an 11th term, defeating her challenger, Mike Beltran, on Tuesday in the Congressional District 14 race. WATCH ABOVE: Spectrum News reporter Angie Angers recaps District 14 race. Castor leaned on her congressional record...

Florida · 4d