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A Florida bill that has momentum this legislative session would put Abraham Lincoln and George Washington portraits in a "conspicuous" location in all public schools.
Florida lawmakers advance bill requiring Abraham Lincoln, George Washington portraits in schools
A Florida bill that has momentum this legislative session would put Abraham Lincoln and George Washington portraits in a "conspicuous" location in all public schools.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM
A Florida bill that has momentum this legislative session would put Abraham Lincoln and George Washington portraits in a "conspicuous" location in all public schools.
Developers want to build homes near a hazardous waste site and former phosphate mine in eastern Hillsborough County, and the local rezoning request seems headed for approval.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Developers want to build homes near a hazardous waste site and former phosphate mine in eastern Hillsborough County, and the local rezoning request seems headed for approval.
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Florida's chief financial officer Blaise Ingoglia supports a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit local property taxes.
He said St. Petersburg has overtaxed its residents by $49 million over the past six years.
He said St. Petersburg has overtaxed its residents by $49 million over the past six years.
Ingoglia says St. Petersburg residents overpaid in property taxes by the millions
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia made the claim during his tour in support a constitutional amendment to limit local property taxes.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Florida's chief financial officer Blaise Ingoglia supports a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit local property taxes.
He said St. Petersburg has overtaxed its residents by $49 million over the past six years.
He said St. Petersburg has overtaxed its residents by $49 million over the past six years.
The annual State of the Bay forum kicked off Tuesday evening with two topics dominating local and national discourse: A new home for the Tampa Bay Rays and increasingly deadly immigration operations.
Rays, ICE enforcement take center stage at State of the Bay
Mayor Jane Castor said stadium negotiations with the Tampa Bay Rays are “progressing.”
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January 29, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The annual State of the Bay forum kicked off Tuesday evening with two topics dominating local and national discourse: A new home for the Tampa Bay Rays and increasingly deadly immigration operations.
On Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis," a protest song condemning the violence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis.
Bruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis'
On Wednesday Bruce Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis,' a protest song condemning the violence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:49 PM
On Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis," a protest song condemning the violence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis.
It's more than just depression. It's exponential bereavement that can feel like a panic attack, bringing deep sadness and a feeling of losing control. On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we learn about grief attacks.
Understanding grief attacks, looking up at heroes, Ybor safety, Black romance on silver screens
It's more than just depression. It's exponential bereavement that can feel like a panic attack, bringing deep sadness and a feeling of losing control. Let's learn about grief attacks.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM
It's more than just depression. It's exponential bereavement that can feel like a panic attack, bringing deep sadness and a feeling of losing control. On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we learn about grief attacks.
For some people, the feeling of loss can be intense, and bring on other symptoms that resemble panic, or fear. Researchers have now described these rushes of emotional pain, and devised ways to help.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
For some people, the feeling of loss can be intense, and bring on other symptoms that resemble panic, or fear. Researchers have now described these rushes of emotional pain, and devised ways to help.
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Rising temperatures, increasing nutrients, and changing currents could all be factors in algae expansion, according to the first global study of floating algae by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Algae blooms are expanding worldwide, Florida scientists say in first ever global study
Rising temperatures, increasing nutrients, and changing currents could all be factors in the algae expansion.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Rising temperatures, increasing nutrients, and changing currents could all be factors in algae expansion, according to the first global study of floating algae by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Henry B. Plant Museum's special exhibit "Gaspar’s Gold: Carnival and Community in a New South City" seeks to answer the question, "how did a staged pirate invasion become a symbol for Tampa?"
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January 28, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The Henry B. Plant Museum's special exhibit "Gaspar’s Gold: Carnival and Community in a New South City" seeks to answer the question, "how did a staged pirate invasion become a symbol for Tampa?"
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Florida Democrats are proposing to largely bar ICE from wearing masks on duty and entering into schools and churches. The bills aren't likely to pass.
Florida Democrats, immigrant advocates want to ban masks on ICE agents
Florida Democrats are proposing to largely bar ICE from wearing masks on duty and entering into schools and churches. The bills aren't likely to pass.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Florida Democrats are proposing to largely bar ICE from wearing masks on duty and entering into schools and churches. The bills aren't likely to pass.
The Museum of Science and Industry is now the Museum of Science and Innovation. Along with the name change, officials unveiled a new Center for STEAM Learning.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM
The Museum of Science and Industry is now the Museum of Science and Innovation. Along with the name change, officials unveiled a new Center for STEAM Learning.
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If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there.
How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think
If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:01 AM
If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there.
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss how immigration raids in Minneapolis have captured national attention — stirring questions and fears around the country — including the Tampa Bay area.
Twin Cities' toll on Floridians, and a treasured tradition
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss how immigration raids in Minneapolis have captured national attention — stirring questions and fears around the country — including the Tampa Bay area.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:44 PM
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss how immigration raids in Minneapolis have captured national attention — stirring questions and fears around the country — including the Tampa Bay area.
The Manatee County school district did the math on a new Florida law that expands Schools of Hope by allowing certain charter school chains to request space in any under-enrolled public school and set up their own school, rent-free.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The Manatee County school district did the math on a new Florida law that expands Schools of Hope by allowing certain charter school chains to request space in any under-enrolled public school and set up their own school, rent-free.
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The measure, which would create a new path for parents who don’t want their schoolchildren vaccinated, drew sharp warnings from health care experts about public health risks.
Florida Senate committee backs bill with expanded vaccine exemptions
The measure, which would create a new path for parents who don’t want their schoolchildren vaccinated, drew sharp warnings from health care experts about public health risks.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:04 PM
The measure, which would create a new path for parents who don’t want their schoolchildren vaccinated, drew sharp warnings from health care experts about public health risks.
The DeSantis administration's Healthy Florida First initiative finds traces of the toxic element in several popular candies. How dangerous is this? Manufacturers criticize the testing as "misguided."
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January 27, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The DeSantis administration's Healthy Florida First initiative finds traces of the toxic element in several popular candies. How dangerous is this? Manufacturers criticize the testing as "misguided."
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A measure would, among other things, prevent partisan political parties and fundraising at public institutions, which the sponsors say belong to the taxpayers. Some say it would restrict free speech on college campuses.
Can the Florida Legislature keep politics off campuses – and should they?
A measure would, among other things, prevent partisan political parties and fundraising at public institutions, which the sponsors say belong to the taxpayers. Some say it would restrict free speech o...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
A measure would, among other things, prevent partisan political parties and fundraising at public institutions, which the sponsors say belong to the taxpayers. Some say it would restrict free speech on college campuses.
Tuesday will be sunny with highs around the mid-50s. Expect strong gusts up to 20 mph at times. This wind will be subsiding by the evening.
Arctic blast arrives to Florida, but not the coldest air for all; alerts in place
Tuesday will be sunny with highs around the mid-50s. Expect strong gusts up to 20 mph at times. This wind will be subsiding by the evening.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Tuesday will be sunny with highs around the mid-50s. Expect strong gusts up to 20 mph at times. This wind will be subsiding by the evening.
The city, a downtown nonprofit and a renowned urban redevelopment expert are preparing to launch long-overdue upgrades at St. Petersburg’s Williams Park.
St. Petersburg’s oldest park enters its next chapter
Williams Park's makeover is set to begin in the spring with bandshell renovations. There will also be new program elements.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The city, a downtown nonprofit and a renowned urban redevelopment expert are preparing to launch long-overdue upgrades at St. Petersburg’s Williams Park.
"Florida Matters Live & Local" dives offshore, where the Gulf is facing a federal drilling proposal and state leaders are trying to keep the coast clear.
Drilling instruction, a Capitol update, novels from the sin bin, kicking ice in Tampa
Florida leaders from both parties are urging President Trump to keep the offshore drilling moratorium in place, warning of risks to the Gulf’s environment, wildlife and coastal communities.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:43 PM
"Florida Matters Live & Local" dives offshore, where the Gulf is facing a federal drilling proposal and state leaders are trying to keep the coast clear.
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," visual artist John Gascot spoke on the county defunding Creative Pinellas, the significance of grants to artists and more.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," visual artist John Gascot spoke on the county defunding Creative Pinellas, the significance of grants to artists and more.
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Indoor mold can damage homes, reduce property values and create health problems, particularly for people with respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems.
Florida has a mold problem. How does that happen?
Indoor mold can damage homes, reduce property values and create health problems, particularly for people with respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Indoor mold can damage homes, reduce property values and create health problems, particularly for people with respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems.
If you're a Duke Energy customer, your electricity bill could be cheaper starting next month.
But it's not because costs are coming down.
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But it's not because costs are coming down.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM
If you're a Duke Energy customer, your electricity bill could be cheaper starting next month.
But it's not because costs are coming down.
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But it's not because costs are coming down.
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SWFWMD is expected to go into Phase 2 restrictions, reducing lawn watering to once a week for properties of less than 1 acre.
Outdoor watering restrictions are expected to be tightened in face of lingering drought
SWFWMD is expected to go into Phase 2 restrictions, reducing lawn watering to once a week for properties of less than 1 acre.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:34 PM
SWFWMD is expected to go into Phase 2 restrictions, reducing lawn watering to once a week for properties of less than 1 acre.
On "The Florida Roundup," an FSU director describes how Florida's housing has become "increasingly unaffordable," why the issue is more complex than it seems and more.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
On "The Florida Roundup," an FSU director describes how Florida's housing has become "increasingly unaffordable," why the issue is more complex than it seems and more.
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