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Florida stripper sues state over law raising age requirement
A 19-year-old is suing over a Florida law that raises the age requirements to work in adult entertainment establishments, saying it violated her constitutional rights and made her lose her job as a stripper. In a lawsuit filed Monday, Serenity Michelle Bushey said she and at least eight other performers...
A possible solution to Florida’s coral crisis just arrived in Tampa Bay
Off the northern coast of mainland Honduras, in a bay nestled between national parks, a potential fix to Florida’s widespread coral crisis lives beneath the surface. As corals across the Caribbean succumb to spiking ocean temperatures and disease, a bustling reef tract in Tela Bay has, somehow, withstood the threats. Corals in the bay regularly endure higher-than-normal temperatures and freshwater flows, yet they continue to show impressive resilience.
Biden administration proposes worker heat protections
TALLAHASSEE — The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country after Gov. Ron DeSantis this spring signed a law barring Florida local governments from imposing such requirements on businesses. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday...
Tampa woman arrested after police say she killed her 4-year-old son
Tampa police have arrested a woman who they say murdered her 4-year-old son. Arayia Hudson, 36, was arrested just before 7:30 p.m. Monday on a charge of first-degree murder while engaged in aggravated child abuse, the police department said in a news release. At 4:37 a.m. Saturday, Hudson called 911...
Farewell, Godspeed and thank you, Steven Stamkos
TAMPA — We fall in love easily. That’s what a sports fan does. Every new prospect is a potential romance, and every season’s end is another round of heartbreak. It’s not that we’re difficult, we just have certain qualities we demand of our athletic idols.
Hurricane Beryl disrupts cruise ships scheduled to depart from Port Tampa Bay
Hurricane Beryl threatens to ruin vacationers’ plans for smooth sailing aboard cruise ships slated to depart from Port Tampa Bay. Cruise line meteorologists are actively monitoring conditions in the Caribbean and making itinerary adjustments, but the situation is fluid. Throughout the week, four cruise ships are scheduled to leave...
Health scare behind him, Ben Rortvedt makes sure Rays are having fun
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In addition to what Ben Rortvedt does for the Rays behind the plate and in the batter’s box, he leads the team in providing humor, energy, entertainment — and the occasional dugout scream. “He’s been great to have around. I don’t think I...
How did Black Americans do economically under Trump, Biden?
As they face off in this year’s election, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have aggressively courted Black Americans’ votes. Historically, Black voters have overwhelmingly backed Democrats, but polling so far this year shows some openness among Black voters, especially Black men, to support Trump. In May, the Pew Research Center reported that, at least this early in the presidential race, Biden has a 77%-18% edge over Trump among Black voters, which is lower than it was for Biden in 2020 (92%-8%) or for fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016 (91%-6%).
What the immunity ruling means for Trump’s cases and for the future
In a landmark ruling with potentially major impact on the 2024 presidential campaign, a U.S. Supreme Court majority ruled that presidents — including former President Donald Trump — have immunity from prosecution when carrying out “official acts.”. “Under our constitutional structure of separated powers, the nature of...
Lightning 2024-25 schedule opens with back-to-back games vs. Hurricanes
TAMPA — The Lightning will open the 2024-25 season Oct. 11 at Carolina, then play the Hurricanes again the following night in their home opener at Amalie Arena. The Lightning’s 82-game regular-season schedule was released Tuesday. They will play eight of their first 14 games away from home, a stretch that ends with a four-game trip through Colorado (Oct. 30), Minnesota (Nov. 1), Winnipeg (Nov. 3) and St. Louis (Nov. 5).
Dinner at this Dunedin restaurant is still a thrill, and surprisingly affordable
DUNEDIN — Too often, I stay away from a restaurant for way too long. This is somewhat of an occupational hazard, an inescapable part of Life as a Restaurant Critic (along with the occasional bout of food poisoning and a social calendar that makes my head spin). With the mind-boggling volume of restaurants in the Tampa Bay area right now, and more to come, getting back to the spots that caught my attention years ago can take a while.
Anna Paulina Luna invests big in top political donor’s energy company
Florida congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has invested a significant share of her disclosed assets in a company owned by one of her political donors. Luna, a conservative Republican seeking reelection to her St. Petersburg-area seat, disclosed in May that she had invested between $200,000 and $450,000 in America First Natural Resources LLC, a company created by a political supporter that aims to produce oil and gas in the United States.
Here’s how Tampa Bay shelters calm the dogs during July 4 fireworks
Owners of nervous dogs are bracing themselves for July 4, when their pups shiver at the sounds of fireworks. With Independence Day falling on Thursday this year, explosions may happen days beforehand and after in some neighborhoods. While homeowners shop the doggy downer aisle at the pet stores, owners of...
How Lightning GM approached 4th contract talks with Stamkos, Hedman
TAMPA — The Lightning front office has made a practice in recent years of signing the team’s top players to extensions the summer before they reach the final year of their contracts. But right to the day captain Steven Stamkos left the Lightning after 16 seasons, he was...
Tampa International Airport welcomes Aeromexico flight
Aeromexico’s first flight into Tampa International Airport landed on Monday afternoon to much fanfare. The new service connecting Tampa Bay to Mexico City was celebrated with Mariachi music, a ballet performance and other traditional treats. Tampa Bay was once Aeromexico’s largest unserved market in the United States, according to...
A Lightning lifer? Defenseman Victor Hedman signs 4-year extension
TAMPA — A day after the Lightning showed his best friend the door, they rolled out the blue carpet for defenseman Victor Hedman, signing him to a four-year extension that likely will ensure he spends the entirety of his NHL career with one team. Entering his 16th season this fall, he will be under contract through the 2028-29 season.
‘The Melting Point’ is an inside account of Gen. Frank McKenzie’s career
TAMPA — After 42 years in the Marine Corps, Frank McKenzie retired in 2022 as a four-star general and commander of U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, where he oversaw the country’s military withdrawal from the 20-year war in Afghanistan. He stayed retired for...
Lightning sign defenseman Emil Lilleberg to 2-year extension: report
TAMPA — Norwegian defenseman Emil Lilleberg became a surprise contributor to the Lightning blue line in his first season playing pro hockey in North America. Monday, the 23-year-old was rewarded with a two-year extension worth a guaranteed $800,000 average annual value that will keep him signed through the 2026-27 season, according to PuckPedia.
Slightly over half of Florida students attain grade-level on state tests
The big story: On the last day allowed by state law, the Florida Department of Education on Monday released results from the spring administration of student standardized testing. Officials said they were pleased with the outcome, which will be used to inform the letter grades that the state assigns to...
It’s not just PMS: For some, periods come with severe mental health effects
Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, help is available. Resources are listed at the bottom of this story. For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as a software engineer and nights as a part-time...
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