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As states tap into federal dollars to address climate change, Floridians lose out
Siri Alexander, 37, is an entrepreneur, selling clothes and soaps to women through her online store. Up until recently, Alexander and her 16-year-old daughter didn’t have a home. For six months they were staying with family and friends across the Tampa Bay region. "Not having my own home and...
Democrats want answers on how RFK Jr. will make Florida’s ballot
Democrats in Florida are demanding details about the state’s approval of a political party that intends to nominate presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballots this fall. In June, Florida’s Division of Elections registered the Reform Party as a minor political party, giving it a path...
Florida Humanities selects Key West Art & Historical Society to host Smithsonian Institution Food Exhibition in 2026
The Key West Art & Historical Society has been selected as a recipient of a new exhibition partnership program, “Exhibition Starter Kit: FOOD,” which captures and shares local narratives on food. KWAHS is one of eight non-profit organizations in the state that received funding in June from Florida Humanities, to create the exhibitions, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service. The KWAHS exhibit will be titled “FOOD: Celebrating Conch Cuisine.” ...
Clearwater man hospitalized after car smashed into parked vehicle, officials say
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A 33-year-old Clearwater man is in critical condition after his car smashed into a parked car early on Saturday morning, according to authorities. Both Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to the scene of the crash that happened at Court Street and Missouri Avenue just after 3 a.m.
Bay Area native creates Tampa Black History Card game
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa native who is also a local historian recently launched a game that incorporates the city’s Black history using something we all love. Ashley Morrow is the creator of the Black Tampa Historians card game. She said she wanted to educate people about the area's rich Black history using something interactive.
Bullard Family Foundation hosts 7th annual Back to School Bash at Raymond James Stadium
TAMPA, Fla. — With the start of the school year less than a month away in Tampa Bay, it’s time for back-to-school shopping. To help make the experience less stressful, the Bullard Family Foundation kicked off its annual Back to School Bash Saturday. The event, which was started...
Potbelly Update — Still No Time Soon!
Updating the story that we last updated in our May 28 New Tampa issue, despite some other recent published reports that said that Potbelly Sandwich Works was getting ready to announce an opening date in the former Oronzo Honest Italian space in The Walk at Highwoods Preserve plaza on BBD, I can assure you that the earliest the popular sandwich shop with more than 425 locations across the U.S. is still at least several months away from being able to open here.
BayCare doctors collaborate to create new procedure to treat atrial fibrillation
TAMPA, Fla. — Two BayCare doctors are helping revolutionize heart care. Thoracic and cardiac surgeon Dr. Andrew Sherman and clinical cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Kevin Makati collaborated to develop what they call “a more effective approach” to treating atrial fibrillation. Traditionally, the Cox-Maze IV procedure has been used...
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Welcomes 13 New Deputies in Largo Ceremony
On Friday, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office expanded its ranks with 13 new deputies who took their oaths during a swearing-in ceremony. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri hosted the event at the Sheriff’s Administration Building in Largo, as reported by the Sheriff's Office's website. These individuals are set to join the Patrol Operations Bureau, the Judicial Operations Bureau, and the Department of Detention and Corrections.
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