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Due to the worsening drought, water restrictions will increase

Tampa Bay Water announced a Stage 2 Drought and is calling for residents to pitch in with water conservation.

Pinellas County completed its 126-million-dollar beach nourishment project

Pinellas County has restored beach erosion from the 2024 hurricane season.

The Florida Education Association withdraws its complaint about the syllabus rule

The rule requires college teachers to post their class syllabus online 45 days before class starts.

Ybor Cigar Factory is undergoing major restoration

One of the oldest cigar factory homes in Ybor will become 4 modern apartments for the Fuente family and a new space for local artists and businesses.

USF is studying psilocybin as a way to treat mental health conditions

Researchers at USF are running medical trials for psilocybin as a way to treat serious mental health conditions.

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