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Florida Hispanic voters could decide the election. Here are their top issues.
Hispanic voters in Florida are more likely to list affordable housing and gun control as top issues than their non-Hispanic counterparts, a new online survey of nearly 1,400 likely voters in the state found. The poll, conducted from June 13-17 by TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights and Media Predict, offers...
USF researcher’s disaster preparedness app wins funding from Sarasota foundation
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded the University of South Florida Foundation a $7,500 grant to support a USF researcher’s development of a disaster preparedness app to help older Floridians and their caregivers better prepare for hurricanes and other potential disasters. Lindsay Peterson,...
South Tampa Says Farewell to Luv Child, Popular Cuban Eatery to Close with Italian Concept Jay Luigi on the Horizon
The vibrant pulse of South Tampa's culinary scene will beat a little less lively by the month's end, as the modern Cuban restaurant Luv Child prepares to shutter its doors permanently. In a somber yet grateful announcement on social media, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay reported the restaurant's farewell message, "After careful consideration, we have decided to permanently close our doors at Luv Child, with our last day of service being Sunday, July 28th," read a statement from the restaurant. "We have cherished every moment spent serving you and are incredibly grateful for your unwavering LUV and support. Thank you so much for being a part of our journey!” the statement expressed.
Bucs land 2-way superstar in latest 2025 NFL mock draft
You can never have too many talented players at wide receiver and cornerback, but what if you could get both for the price of one? That’s what happens for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the latest 2025 NFL mock draft from Draft Wire, which has the Bucs spending the No. 11 overall pick in next year’s draft on Colorado’s two-way superstar, Travis Hunter. A highly touted recruit who followed head coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State to Boulder, Hunter has legit NFL talent on both sides of the ball, making big players for the Buffs at both receiver and corner. The Bucs could use more talent at either spot, but while Hunter’s pro projections are probably higher on the defensive side of the ball, his big-play ability at either position gives him tons of potential at the next level. To check out the full first-round projection for next year’s draft at Draft Wire, click here. RelatedHow does Pro Football Focus grade every NFL team's offensive tackles?
Women's Soccer: Lakewood Ranch's Erika Tymrak leading Tampa Bay Sun FC of USL Super League
The next stop on Erika Tymrak’s soccer journey isn’t too far from home. Tymrak, the National Women’s Soccer League veteran and Lakewood Ranch native, was one of the first three signees to Tampa Sun FC. The club is one of eight teams that are a part of the USL Super League, a new professional women's soccer league that is set to begin its inaugural season in August.
An hour east of crowded Tampa, a search is underway for endangered Florida panthers
LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST — Sixty miles east of downtown Tampa, deep in a forest of pine trees and saw palmettos, a camera is tied to a tree. About the size of a tissue box and camouflaged like bark, this hidden device has captured remarkable scenes of untouched wilderness.
Key August election dates: Monday is deadline to register for Florida primaries and nonpartisan contests
Anyone who wants to vote in the August primaries to nominate party candidates to run in the fall or the nonpartisan summer elections faces a Monday, July 22, deadline to register. It’s also the deadline for anyone who wants to change a party affiliation to vote in a Democratic or Republican primary if they aren’t already registered in that party. For others, voting in the Aug. 20 primaries and ...
Lower rain chances on Wednesday with afternoon storms tracking west
ORLANDO, Fla. - Wednesday's rain chances will be lower than usual for mid-July, with just 30% coverage, mainly affecting Marion, Flagler, and Alachua counties. Most areas around Orlando and east of the beaches are expected to stay dry. Typical summer rain chances return on Thursday, with around 60% coverage each...
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
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