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Byron Donalds could be the first Black governor of Florida, but polls are showing that may not matter to most Black voters when they fill in their ballots.
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A $7.5 million settlement approved by the city of Clearwater looks to end a years-long legal dispute over hundreds of graves in a historically Black cemetery downtown.
But there's still evidence of human remains.
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On "Florida Matters Live & Local," actor Summer Bohnenkamp gives the rundown on what viewers need to know about the theater adaption of Stephen King's "Misery."
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Maurice Kurtz says he woke up with 101-degree fever and "ached so much." After tests for flu and COVID came back negative, he went to an urgent care clinic for a dengue test.
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If you want to beat the mad rush to the polls for the Nov. 3 midterm elections, you can cast your ballots early starting Monday, Oct. 19, across the greater Tampa Bay region.
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If you want to beat the mad rush to the polls for the Nov. 3 midterm elections, you can cast your ballots early starting Monday, Oct. 19, across the greater Tampa Bay region.
Read more: wusf.org/politics-issues/202…
World War II flight officer Daniel Keel is among the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. He recently attended a chartering ceremony for Tampa Bay's chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. as a guest of honor.
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Pinellas and Hillsborough announced they were extending a local state of emergency covering dengue until Oct. 22 after dozens of new cases were reported.
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Lace up your skates, get a little artsy or run through a sea of bubbles. From Halloween fun to live competitions, Tampa Bay has plenty of ways to keep you moving this weekend.
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Anna Maria Island Turtle Watchers reported 17,609 hatchlings this season, compared to nearly 30,000 last year.
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Florida is on track to see drought relief across the Peninsula as we finish the rainy season this month. The Panhandle is drought-free!
Cleveland went in front on Petey Halprin's two-run home run in the fifth while Tampa Bay managed struck out 13 times. Game 4 is set for Friday, but the weather may come into play again.
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A Clearwater food pantry ran out of food 8x in September, forcing it to turn people away. Fewer donations, rising client demand and the growing price of food make it challenging to keep shelves stocked.
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Here's what Floridians need to know about amendments 1 and 2, which haven't gotten as much media attention as amendment 3. They must get 60% of the vote to become the law of the land:
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Jazz legends like Arturo Sandoval, singer-songwriters and punk rockers headline this week's music and arts events around the Tampa Bay region.
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Last week, a state appellate court ordered that a recently leaked grand jury report on Hope Florida be expunged. Does it all go away with no repercussions?
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Each Florida county has a canvassing board to ensure election integrity. They are part of the Elections Canvassing Commission, an agency created in 1895 to make sure elections are free and fair.
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The University of West Florida remains without power as crews work to clear fallen trees and assess damage from Hurricane Isaias, but President Manny Diaz Jr. says the university appears to have escaped serious structural damage.
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Bern’s Steak House and other South Howard Avenue property owners have filed two class-action lawsuits seeking to halt a major Tampa stormwater project, which is expected to disrupt the busy SoHo business district for several years.
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Florida ranks among the states with the highest foreclosure rates. We explore what’s driving the trend, options for struggling homeowners and how to recognize scams targeting people seeking help.
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