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City of Tampa is doing a tree giveaway

The City of Tampa is giving away trees. City of Tampa residents with proof of residency can pick up trees next Saturday.
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The Pinellas Clerk’s Office is hosting an annual Passport Day event

The Pinellas Clerk’s Office is hosting an upcoming annual Passport Day Event Tomorrow from 8 AM to 1 PM at their branch offices.

The Scoop: Fri., April 5, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Beach water quality advisory The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough has issued a warning for Ben T Davis Beach, Picnic Island Beach, and Simmons Park Beach over their water quality. After tests that were...
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Englewood Democrat Tony Dunbar files to run for a State House seat in Charlotte and Sarasota counties

The Florida HD 75 seat is open because House Majority Leader Michael Grant, R-Port Charlotte, faces term limits.
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A North Carolina judge rejects FSU’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by the ACC

The conference filed a lawsuit in North Carolina against FSU about many of the same issues as a Florida lawsuit, which focus on media rights.
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Ron DeSantis blasts Florida’s pot and abortion ballot questions

One would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida constitution and the other authorizes recreational marijuana for people ages 21 and older.
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Florida Supreme Court will consider a settlement over FPL rates

Groups appealing a March order by the Florida Public Service Commission that renewed approval of a sprawling FPL settlement.
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Gov. signs a bill to use gambling money for Florida’s environment

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to using gambling money for environmental projects.

Hillsborough County faith leaders call for reduced penalties for some driving misdemeanors

Listen: Each year, thousands face misdemeanor cases related to driver’s licenses. Tampa religious leaders gathered in a park across from the Sheriff’s Office Thursday to advocate for reduced penalties for first-time traffic offenders. Bernice Powell...
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FPL seeks approval of solar projects in Manatee County and elsewhere

Florida Power & Light filed a proposal at the state Public Service Commission that seeks a go-ahead for 12 new solar-energy facilities.
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2024 is predicted to be a ‘very, very busy’ hurricane season

Colorado State University researchers issued a forecast pointing to warm Atlantic Ocean water that fuels storms.
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Florida Supreme Court allows recreational marijuana on the 2024 ballot; then donations spike

Smart & Safe Florida announced Wednesday it had collected another $15 million to kick off the next phase of the pro-pot campaign.

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