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Bill Spurs Debate On Campus Speech In Florida
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The Florida House on Wednesday passed a measure that would put new requirements on universities related to debates and other campus [...]
Florida House Passes Bank Amendment, Drawing Fire
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The Florida House on Wednesday passed a financial-services bill that drew debate because of an 11th-hour amendment that opponents s [...]
Gov. DeSantis Seeks To Bring New Direct Flights From Florida To Japan
Source: Governor's Office
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines executives to discuss new direct flight opp [...]
Busch Gardens In Florida And Virginia Honors Military With Free Park Admission
Cheetah Hunt Busch Gardens Tampa (TFP File Photo)
Busch Gardens honors military veterans and up to three guests with free one-day park admission f [...]
Taliban Kills Mastermind Of Suicide Bombing at Kabul Airport That Killed 13 US Troops
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A ground assault by the Taliban killed the Islamic State militant who spearheaded the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul air [...]
City Of Tampa Runoff Election Night Results Reported
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TAMPA, Fla. - Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer posted unofficial Election Night results for the City of Tampa Municipa [...]
Innocent Juvenile Caught In Crossfire Of Gunshots At Tampa Apartment Complex
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TAMPA, Fla. - An innocent juvenile was shot during a confrontation and shooting at a Tampa apartment complex on [...]
Florida Lawmakers Agree On State Guard Money
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The Senate on Tuesday agreed to a House proposal that will bulk up the Florida State Guard, which Gov. Ron DeSantis revived [...]
Florida Bathroom Bill Backed As Drag Queens March
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A key Senate committee on Tuesday approved a scaled-back proposal aimed at requiring transgender men and [...]
Clearwater Gives Out Free Trees To Residents To Celebrate Arbor Day
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CLEARWATER, Fla. - The city of Clearwater will continue its tradition of celebrating Arbor Day by giving the gift of trees to Clear [...]