Florida public school student numbers drop since the COVID-19 pandemic
After a year of debate, the Broward County school board adopted superintendent Howard Hepburn's proposal to close or convert ...
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When is Gasparilla 2025? What to know before heading to Tampa to party like a pirate this weekend
Arr! Gasparilla in Tampa is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Attendees can witness the "pirate invasion" as Jose Gasparilla ship sets sail at Hillsborough Bay ...
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Appeals court clears way for class action lawsuit against USF over fees during COVID-19 shutdown
The Florida Supreme Court last year heard arguments in a similar lawsuit against the University of Florida but has not issued ...
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USF public health expert reflects on COVID-19 in the U.S. after five years
USF public health professor Donna Petersen says collaboration was critical in helping community leaders respond to the ...
The past year was deadly for endangered Florida panthers. Why aren’t there more wildlife crossings?
Florida panthers. Thirty-six of the endangered cats were killed by vehicle strike – the most since 2016. Yet Florida has no ...
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AAA highlights Florida in 2025 cruise forecast
AAA's cruise forecast predicts a record-breaking 19 million passengers in 2025. Florida leads the way in attracting travelers ...
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Newly FDA-approved COVID-19 treatment helps protect immunocompromised
OneBlood is the first blood center to get full FDA approval to give high-titer COVID-19 convalescent plasma to those with COVID-19 who are also immunocompromised.
Florida lawmakers seek money amid belt-tightening
Florida lawmakers have started filing what are expected to be hundreds of proposals seeking money for local projects and ...
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Tampa, St. Pete among cities with the highest home price increases over the past decade, study shows
covering the Great Recession and the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the report, Tampa ranked second among large cities with a 175.4% increase in median home values over the last decade ...
12 legendary Florida restaurants that stand the test — and taste — of time
Hungry for a taste of Old Florida? These legendary restaurants serve up timeless flavors, rich history, and classic dishes in ...
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody chosen to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio ... Along with DeSantis, Moody boosted her political profile during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling on the federal government to ...