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TTampa
A popular stretch of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail in Hillsborough County is closed as crews begin a major, long-term repair to a damaged culvert. (Spectrum News)
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Upper Tampa Bay Trail Construction Closure

  • January 9, 2026
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A popular stretch of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail in Hillsborough County is closed as crews…
SSt. Petersburg
St. Pete Gas Plant proposal window opens
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St. Pete Gas Plant proposal window opens

  • January 9, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg officially opened its 30-day proposal window this past Sunday to…
SSt. Petersburg
St. Pete Gas Plant proposal window opens
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St. Pete Gas Plant proposal window opens

  • January 9, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg officially opened its 30-day proposal window this past Sunday to…
FFlorida
Lawmakers in the Florida Senate chamber. (FILE IMAGE)
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Long year head for Florida Lawmakers

  • January 8, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s regular legislative session begins next week and runs through March but lawmakers may be…
TTampa
Since 2015, Pioneer Medical Foundation has provided free medical and dental care, as well as other services, to people who are under or uninsured, free of charge. (Spectrum News/Sarah Blazonis)
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Tampa not-for-profit a resource for the uninsured

  • January 8, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — The weeks leading up to the new year were busy for the not-for-profit Pioneer Medical…
OOrlando
Orange County School Board prepares for legislative session
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Orange County School Board prepares for legislative session

  • January 8, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s 2026 legislative session starts next week. City, county and school leaders across Florida are watching…
OOrlando
Members of the Hungerford family have been working to ensure their namesake property in Eatonville goes to good use, saying they are optimistic about a proposed deal with Dr. Phillips Charities. (Spectrum News)
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Hungerford family feels optimistic about proposed sale

  • January 7, 2026
EATONVILLE, Fla. — Despite a plea from the town of Eatonville for more time to make its own…
TTampa
Gov. DeSantis gives update on immigration in Florida
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Gov. DeSantis gives update on immigration in Florida

  • January 6, 2026
SANDERSON, Fla. — According to information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, more than 600,000 immigrants were…
OOrlando
Eatonville Town Council members meet Monday to discuss the contract for Orange County Public Schools to sell the Hungerford Property to Dr. Phillips Charities. (Spectrum News)
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Eatonville Town Council fights deal to sell Hungerford land

  • January 6, 2026
EATONVILLE, Fla. — It’s a historic property at the gateway to Eatonville, and the debate continues over who should control…
FFlorida
Lawmakers in the Florida Senate chamber. (FILE IMAGE)
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Florida lawmakers prepare to tackle property taxes, budget

  • January 6, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are set to converge on Tallahassee next Tuesday, where they will begin to…
TTampa
Venezuelans in Tampa react to Maduro's capture
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Venezuelans in Tampa react to Maduro’s capture

  • January 6, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida is home to the largest population of Venezuelans in the U.S. Celebrations have been happening…
TTampa
Legislation could help autistic drivers in Florida
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Legislation could help autistic drivers in Florida

  • January 5, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — Many people who have autism are still able to drive, including Eric Kaiser. However, stressful situations, like…
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