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TTampa
A new ballpark and revamped Hillsborough College facilities are just some of what could be coming to Tampa if the Rays get the okay to build their new permanent home there, but the county tax collector is raising concerns about what could become of her office's busiest location if that plan moves forward. (Spectrum News)
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Tax collector’s office wants to be part of Rays talks

  • May 12, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — A new ballpark and revamped Hillsborough College facilities are just some of what could be…
TTampa
Rendering provided by the Rays of a revamped HC Dale Mabry campus. (Courtesy of Tampa Bay Rays)
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Financing questions persist for Rays stadium deal

  • May 7, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — The future of a proposed new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays is becoming increasingly…
OOrlando
Supervisors of elections in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties on Wednesday participated in a panel to make sure Central Floridians have the information they need to be able to cast their ballots this year. (Spectrum News/Ashley Engle)
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Some Central Florida voters will see district changes

  • May 6, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — With new congressional districts now in place, supervisors of elections from Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties…
OOrlando
The Orange County Multicultural Center was full of renderings to show the possible future of Pine Hills. (Spectrum News)
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Improvement project update gives Pine Hills community hope

  • May 6, 2026
PINE HILLS, Fla. — On Wednesday, for the first time, community members got a glimpse of what a…
TTampa
Rendering provided by the Rays of a revamped HC Dale Mabry campus. (Courtesy of Tampa Bay Rays)
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Rays stadium deal faces uncertainty as key vote is delayed

  • May 6, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. —  Plans for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays hit a pause this week,…
OOrlando
The Orange County Black Democratic Caucus holds a press conference Tuesday to address their dismay with a new congressional map signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. (Spectrum News/Brandon Spencer)
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Orange County Black Caucus opposes Florida congressional map

  • May 6, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s new congressional map was under attack again Tuesday as the Orange County Black Democratic Caucus…
TTampa
Rendering provided by the Rays of a revamped HC Dale Mabry campus. (Courtesy of Tampa Bay Rays)
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City Council, Rays holding public stadium workshop

  • May 5, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa city council is holding a public workshop Tuesday afternoon to discuss the Tampa…
TTampa
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor (Spectrum News/Dalia Dangerfield)
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Mayor Jane Castor set to deliver State of the City address

  • May 5, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is expected to spotlight the city’s growth, ongoing projects, and future…
OOrlando
Many calling for sloth reform laws
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Many calling for sloth reform laws

  • May 5, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Questions are intensifying after multiple sloth deaths connected to Sloth World Orlando, with new scrutiny on…
OOrlando
Orange County recently donated land in the Holden Heights community for future affordable housing. The organization hopes the project will result in about 25 new housing units. (Spectrum News image)
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County-donated land to boost Habitat For Humanity housing

  • May 3, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County leaders are moving forward with a plan to donate land to habitat for…
SSt. Petersburg
Groundbreaking marks new hotel project in Madeira Beach
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Groundbreaking marks new hotel project in Madeira Beach

  • May 1, 2026
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — A major groundbreaking took place Thursday for a new eight-story, 161-unit hotel development in…
SSt. Petersburg
New grant aims to bring mobile produce stands to St. Pete
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New grant aims to bring mobile produce stands to St. Pete

  • May 1, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The application period opens Friday for St. Petersburg’s new PeliCAN grant program, which is…
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