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US Coast Guard: 2 people rescue from burning yacht in Clearwater
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Two mariners were rescued after a yacht caught on fire in Clearwater Saturday morning. A U.S. Coast Guard Station Sand Key boat crew assisted in extinguishing a 50-foot yacht fire in Clearwater Harbor. A good Samaritan reported the fire via a VHF radio channel and...
Final decision on Citizens Insurance rate hike expected Monday
TAMPA, Fla. — A deadline looms in that more than a million Floridians could face a major increase in the price of their homeowners insurance. Citizens Property Insurance is proposing raising its rates by about 14 percent to reduce the amount of insurance holders by the end of the year. This could result in an average price increase for policy holders by more than $500.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Night, Sept. 21
CLEARWATER, FL (August 23, 2024) – In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is pleased to present Latin Night on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Experience the sizzling rhythm of the night at this exclusive adults-only event filled with vibrant live music, dance and Latin American-inspired food and drink. Enjoy the Latin beats, exotic cocktails, and captivating marine life as you dance the night away under the stars.
🌳Parks and recs and effects
🌳Welcome to another week. The outcry has been deafening against the state government's plans to turn protected state park lands into golf courses and pickleball courts. Even Republican U.S. Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio protested the governor and DEP's rushed schedule to rip out trees and grasslands. ...
Bay Area designer makes waves in fashion industry while overcoming autism challenges
TAMPA, Fla. - A designer from the Tampa Bay area is making waves in the fashion industry, receiving national accolades while overcoming the challenges of autism. An outfit designed by Aarushi Pratap, 23, is being worn this week by Allison Redman, who holds the title of Miss Florida for America and is competing in a national pageant in Las Vegas.
LGBTQ+ travel info nixed from state website
Key West, Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors are among several Florida cities that have long been top U.S. destinations for LGBTQ+ tourists. So it came as a surprise this week when travelers learned that Florida’s tourism marketing agency quietly removed the “LGBTQ Travel” section from its website sometime in the past few months. Business owners who cater to Florida’s LGBTQ+ tourists said Wednesday that it was the latest attempt by officials in the state to erase the LGBTQ+ community. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis previously championed legislation to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, and supported a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
‘Lying,’ ‘fraud,’ ‘rude.’ Enemies profess peace after hard-fought primary season that set South Florida congressional races
Outspent by more than 4-to-1. Run for office repeatedly, but never won. Facing multiple opponents, including one who’s repeatedly been elected. Despite the challenges, Joe Kaufman finished 15 points ahead of his main rival on Tuesday to win the Republican nomination for Congress in the Broward-Palm Beach county 23rd District. Kaufman will be his party’s candidate in the November general ...
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