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Florida Gov. DeSantis Says ‘ESG Is Officially DOA’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that will prevent 'ESG.'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that will prevent g [...]
Tampa Investing In Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Inside the tunnel at the Harbour Island Force Main Replacement Project site.
TAMPA, Fla - Tampa's Wastewater Department is overhauling several pum [...]
Tampa Murder Suspect Dies In Custody After Suffering Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
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TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an inmate's death. On April 24, 2023, the Tampa Police Depa [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Backs Death Penalty In Child Rape Cases
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Setting the stage for a possible legal battle, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that would allow the death penalty for peo [...]
Board Appointed By Florida Gov. DeSantis Files Lawsuit Against Disney
Disney World Orlando, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
A board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney Co. property called Monday [...]
Publix Reports First-Quarter 2023 Results, Stock Price
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LAKELAND, Fla. - Publix’s sales for the three months ended April 1, 2023, were $14.3 billion, an 8.2% increase from $13.2 billion i [...]
Florida Immigration Bill Set To Get Final Approval From House
Florida Senate (TFP File Photo)
The Florida House is poised to give final approval to a controversial immigration bill that includes increasing re [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Third Consecutive Anti-Crime, Pro-Public Safety Legislative Package
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (TFP File Photo)
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law his third consecutive anti-crime, pro-public safety legisl [...]
2 People Shot On Central Avenue In St. Petersburg Monday
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Police in St. Petersburg are investigating a shooting that left two people wounded on Mon [...]
Cameras Could Nab Drivers Passing School Buses In Florida
School Bus Source: TFP File Photo
Florida school districts could use camera systems to capture images of drivers who illegally pass school buses, [...]