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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rick Scott ‘s bid for renomination for a second Senate term tops the list of races that Florida voters will decide in Tuesday’s primary. Scott is heavily favored against challengers John Columbus, an actor and former Walt Disney World performer, and Keith Gross, an attorney who twice ran for Georgia’s state House as a Democrat but now supports Donald Trump.
Trucker texted 'I’m going to prison for vehicular manslaughter' before plowing into group outside club: TPD
TAMPA, Fla. - Moments before plowing into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club Tuesday morning, police say the driver sent a text message to a friend saying, "Goodbye. I'm going to prison for vehicular manslaughter." Court documents released Thursday say 25-year-old Dylan Fogle admitted to being the driver of the truck, but claimed the accelerator got stuck.
Judge schedules hearing in a dispute over Medicaid-managed contracts
An administrative law judge has scheduled a September hearing in cases filed by two health plans that allege the state improperly shut them out of new Medicaid managed-care contracts. Judge Robert Cohen on Monday issued a notice scheduling the hearing Sept. 4-6 and Sept. 9-13 in Tallahassee. The health plans...
Things to do around Pinellas: Aug. 15-21
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 16-18. Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Celebrate comic culture. Meet comic artists, participate in comic-themed artist workshops, watch superhero films, and more. On Aug. 16, participate in the Mastering Inking Workshop with Josh Rodriguez. On Aug. 17, join quick 15-minute movie discussions and attend a book signing with Tony Armer, Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner. Aug. 18 features Vincent's Workshop, where you can make comic book characters out of duct tape. Costume contests will be held daily. $15 standard museum admission, $10 Florida residents, $7.50 for Comic Convention passholders or dressed in cosplay, $5 for Comic Convention passholders in cosplay. Kids up to 17 years old in cosplay get in for free. https://tinyurl.com/ywyes3rs.
A reprieve from Tampa Bay’s heat is expected this weekend. Here’s why.
Floridians are painfully aware there is little break from the wearisome temperatures that plague daily life during the summer. Each day starts the same — a walk outside morning after morning, day after day, only to be smacked by soupy, sizzling heat. But a shiny, sweet golden nugget of...
The Big Stories: Vance agrees to debate with Walz, and DeSantis speaks in Tampa about abortion
The two candidates for vice president are set to debate each other, and Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses the state's upcoming abortion amendment vote in a speech in Tampa. Vance accepts invitation to debate Walz in October. Ohio Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump's running mate, has accepted an invitation...
Pinellas school board race draws complaint over ad featuring DeSantis
A Pinellas County School Board member seeking re-election alleges Republican leaders crossed legal boundaries in campaign ads that endorse her challenger. In a complaint to the Florida Elections Commission, Eileen Long says mailers and texts in support of opponent Erika Picard violate a state law that says candidates cannot be identified by their party in non-partisan races.
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