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More than 566,000 ballots have been cast in Florida's 2026 primary, including 250,000 from Democrats and 225,000 from Republicans.

Election Day is...

Legal challenges to Amendment 3's wording are accelerating contingency plans in St. Petersburg and Dunedin as they brace for major property tax...

A robotic arm is layering liquid cement to form the exterior walls of St. Pete's first 3D-printed home, cutting construction time in half while...

Florida's Department of Education is crafting rules to limit career and technical education programs to citizens and lawfully present students.

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Hillsborough County School Board members are poised to scrap the new leggings restriction after a petition gathered over 3,000 signatures and parents...

Tampa ranks among 15 U.S. cities where buyers now hold the advantage, driven by excess inventory. Major hurricanes have damaged local homes and pushed insurance rates higher, softening the market.

Pinellas County is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Educational Facilities Authority Board. Appointees will serve five-year terms...

A St. Petersburg man identified as Car Gunn has spent weekends holding signs to block Flock license plate readers, calling them an invasion of privacy...

A mother is advocating for Antonio's Law after her son, FDOT road ranger Antonio Marazita, was killed by an alleged drunk driver. A memorial marker now stands on I-75 Southbound near the I-275 interchange in the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Bay development is delivering sharply different results depending on community response.

• Beach Park homeowners are petitioning officials to...

• Bill surge: TECO customers saw an 81% rise over five years, adding over $900 annually—more than triple inflation
• Protest action: Groups rallied...

Early voting kicked off August 3 in parts of Florida amid over 500,000 returned mail ballots and 1.3 million still outstanding. Experts flag low...

• Early voting begins Saturday in Pinellas with 37,000 mail ballots already cast; nonpartisan races include county commission, school board and St....

Tampa Bay remains in phase three drought as recent rainfall failed to replenish key water sources.

• Rain fell mostly in coastal areas instead of the...

The University of South Florida and St. Petersburg launched an industrial composter outside USF's St. Pete warehouse labs. It will process 1,000...

Parents voiced strong opposition to Pinellas County school closures, calling the plan a "bad idea" and "worst mistake."

• Superintendent Hendrick...

Local organizations and businesses across Tampa Bay are stepping up with targeted support for families and teachers.

• Clearwater libraries offer...

Early voting for the Aug. 18 primary varies by county with distinct start dates and hours.

• Hillsborough: Runs Aug. 3-15; voters may use any county...

Three Tampa firefighters received awards for their international rescue work after June earthquakes in Venezuela.

• Alex Canasi and Ben Kozich joined...

Tampa General Hospital will deploy the nation's first emergency drone network to deliver whole blood directly to trauma scenes, cutting delivery times...