Bob Graham’s legacy in Tampa Bay, from the Skyway to ‘work days’: Graham, who died Tuesday at 87, left his mark on the region as governor and U.S. senator.
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Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
The time is right for Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov to get his ovation: John Romano | The reluctant superstar is one pass away from becoming the fifth player in ...
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Largo man accused of fatally stabbing woman, granddaughter faces trial: Sage Curry broke into a home and killed Zhaneta Dindi, 78, and her granddaughter ...
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Stephanie Says: Should I move out of Florida to a blue state?: Plus, the best way to eat tacos.
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Clearwater Beach tour boat captain was drunk on the job, fell off boat, police say
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Why did King State St. Pete close? And what could come next?: The popular Tampa coffee shop, restaurant and bar closed its St. Petersburg spot after just a few ...
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Anna Paulina Luna again raises less than a Democratic opponent: But the incumbent Republican maintained a cash advantage over her rivals.
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Why the same 2 words come up a lot when Rays discuss Jose Caballero: The new shortstop has made quite the early impression on his teammates and bosses with what ...
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Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
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Plans for controversial restaurant at Anclote River Park are dead: Pasco’s Keith Wiley, parks director, told critics of the park plan that the controversial ...
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Pasco schools don’t offer flag football. Some girls want that to change: Students and parents plan to make their case at a Tuesday school board meeting.
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Andrew Warren is running for Hillsborough state attorney. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
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DeSantis signs bill to curb book challenges by people without kids in school: “Let’s stop playing games with all of this,” DeSantis said.
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WATCH: Video shows employee’s sparkler igniting tiki hut at Tampa’s Mamajuana Cafe
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Lightning will know first-round NHL playoffs opponent tonight: Tampa Bay will travel to either Boston or Florida this weekend to open the postseason.
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Baby orangutan born at Busch Gardens in Tampa: The birth of the Bornean orangutan is a milestone in conservation efforts, the park said.
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Newborn Borneo Orangutan at Busch Gardens, Florida
- An endangered Bornean orangutan baby was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.
- Following a cesarean section on Saturday, the baby orangutan weighing just over three pounds (1.3 kilograms) was brought into the world by park officials. Once stabilized, the mother Luna is recovering from the surgery and will soon reunite with her baby.
- Known as the largest tree-dwelling ape species and the third largest overall, the Bornean orangutan's birth signifies a significant step in orangutan conservation efforts.
- Orangutans typically have a lifespan of 35 to 40 years in the wild. The newborn ape has not been named yet and resides in a zoo within the Tampa theme park, known as one of the largest in North America, accommodating thousands of animals.
Chef Ferrell Alvarez and his team at The Proper House Group made their mark on Tampa 10 years ago with Rooster & The Till. Now ... Show more www.tampabay.com/life-culture/food/2024/04/11/rooster-and-the-till-ferrell-alvarez-tampa-michelin-restaurant/
One thing St. Petersburg Democrats, GOP agree on: No to Rays stadium deal: Both local clubs’ polling of members found they are mostly against the city’s deal ...
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Opera Tampa conductor has an unlikely hobby: roller coaster super fan: If you are intimidated by opera or wild coasters, there is an analogy, he says ...
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After decades-long wait, Lealman’s ‘crown jewel’ park will get upgrades: More than $10 million will go into adding playgrounds, sports fields ...
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Tampa inflation going down, but still higher than national average: Costs rose about 3.7% in Tampa Bay over the last year, according to data from the Bureau of ...
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Taylor Swift is now a class at a Florida university. What will students learn?: The class filled up at a pace almost as fast as tickets sold out last August for ...
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's Educational Impact at the University of Miami
- The University of Miami introduced a popular class called 'Mastermind Taylor Swift Brand' for the upcoming fall semester.
- Alyse Lancaster, the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, spearheaded the course after her daughter's suggestion.
- Universities like Stanford, Harvard, and Berklee are also offering Swift-related courses to teach important concepts and engage students.
- The UM course will educate students on how Swift built her billion-dollar brand and how they can apply these strategies in their own careers.
What it’s like testing a driverless future in a Tesla: I tried Tesla’s self-driving technology on Florida roads and battled existential questions.
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Quick Glance: Tesla to Cut 14,000 Jobs, Elon Musk Aims for Lean Brand
- Tesla is laying off more than 10% of its global workforce, equivalent to at least 14,000 roles, in response to slowing demand and price pressure.
- Elon Musk announced the 'difficult decision' in a memo, mentioning that Tesla had experienced role and function duplications in certain areas due to rapid growth in recent years.
- The job cuts follow a difficult start to the year for the electric carmaker, citing production problems caused by unforeseen factors and a decline in global demand.
- Tesla recorded a gross profit margin of 17.6% in the fourth quarter, the lowest in over four years, attributed to repeated price cuts and increased competition in China.
Lightning sign Michigan forward Dylan Duke to 3-year contract: The former fourth-round pick will report to AHL Syracuse this week to begin his pro career.
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Paid articlePaid Pasco loves its growth, but not when it comes to invasive plants: Commissioner Kathryn Starkey wants Cogon grass gone and the county is working on a plan to make ...
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Dispute before shooting near Armature Works started with thrown water, documents say
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Michelin Guide in Florida: Everything you need to know about how it works: For the third year in a row, Tampa restaurants have a chance to snag a coveted ...
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For 90 years, Oliva Tobacco Co. has supplied wrappers and filler to cigar companies worldwide. We took a look inside their Tampa facility to see how they do ... Show more www.tampabay.com/life-culture/history/2024/04/12/oliva-tobacco-tampa-history-cigar-city/
New College President Richard Corcoran gets $200K bonus after first year: Trustees said he met the goals they laid out for him as the school underwent a ...
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Tampa fire union president arrested after urinating in public while drunk: Nicolas Stocco has been suspended from his city job after being arrested by St ...
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Bucs work on draft-day trade scenarios in case opportunity arises: GM Jason Licht and his team will work to understand the trade market now to prevent rash ...
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Who have been the 10 best players first signed by the Rays?: Evan Longoria is an easy No. 1, and Cy Young awards have David Price and Blake Snell on the list ...
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Pinellas schools are sending thousands more kids on field trips this year: It’s part of a plan by Superintendent Kevin Hendrick to help students find more ...
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Vulnerable Florida patients scramble after abrupt Medicaid termination: Several disabled and long-term-care patients lost coverage April 1 without notice or ...
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In Clearwater, pups show off skills during Purina Dog Challenge: Athlete dogs showed their stuff in disc routines, pole racing and the ever-popular leap off a ...
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Paid articlePaid Marley Price's hobby is finding potentially illegal short term rentals in St. Petersburg and reporting them to code enforcement. Since February ... Show more www.tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2024/04/10/shes-reported-over-100-st-petersburg-short-term-rentals-others-want-do-same/
Over 50 Tampa Bay concerts to see during summer 2024: Time to fire up Ticketmaster. Here are the festivals, club shows and stadium spectacles that we’re looking ...
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Saturday’s winning $1 million Florida Lotto ticket was bought at a Miami-Dade Publix
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Paid articlePaid Join Amor Towles at an elegant ‘Table for Two’: The author of “A Gentleman in Moscow” delights with six sophisticated short stories and a noirish novella.
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Here’s what new ‘forever chemical’ drinking water limits mean for Tampa Bay: Some water supplies in the Tampa Bay area have contamination levels higher than the ...
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Missy Elliott announces Tampa concert with Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland: Tickets go on sale Friday.
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Paid articlePaid USF football on-campus stadium gets groundbreaking date: The Bulls’ $340 million stadium is getting closer to construction.
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Paid articlePaid DeSantis signs bill targeting porch pirates, ‘smash and grab’ thefts: The bill would increase penalties for people who organize or take part in concerted retail ...
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Paid articlePaid St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital to be renamed in 2030 after record donation: Gift toward the cost of specially designed pediatric facility will be named the ...
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18 Tax Day deals in the Tampa Bay area ahead of the April 15 deadline: To help ease the anxiety of the federal income tax deadline, there are meal deals and free ...
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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov voted league’s best playmaker by his peers: Also, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Victor Hedman receive top billing in this season’s annual ...
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DeSantis signs bill preventing cities from requiring heat safety protections for workers
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Rays set to induct Dave Wills into Hall of Fame on Sunday: Longtime partner Andy Freed will emcee the ceremony, which includes Liz and Michelle Wills ...
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I tried python jerky so you don’t have to: Researchers say eating Florida’s invasive snakes could help the environment. But how do they taste?
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St. Pete Beach drug smuggler was legend for misdeeds. In new film, he’s more.: The documentary can be seen locally on April 26 as part of the Sunscreen Film ...
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Tampa senior living facility files for bankruptcy, second in 8 years: Residents are being forced to leave Unisen Senior Living, previously known as University ...
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Second suspect in shooting near Armature Works turns himself in to police: Jaimartez Young, 19, is charged with attempted murder in Tuesday’s shooting that left ...
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Can St. Petersburg pay for Rays stadium plan and 30 years of city needs?: City Council discussed the future ahead of a vote on a new Rays stadium and ...
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First endangered sawfish rescued from mysterious die-off in Florida Keys: Nearly 40 sawfish have died since January. One rescued fish may have just escaped death ...
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Florida GOP names interim executive director as George Riley seeks help: The announcement was made Friday by party chairperson Evan Power.
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Why Rays bosses still beam with pride as Blake Snell returns to Trop: The hard-throwing lefty is with the Giants now and will be back under the domed roof for ...
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Washington man charged with Tim Burke in Fox News leaks conspiracy case: Prosecutors accuse Marco Gaudino of conspiring with the Tampa media consultant to obtain ...
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Looking for ways to connect with nature ahead of Earth Day later this month? The Nature Coast Orchid Society's annual show and sale is going down this weekend ... Show more www.tampabay.com/life-culture/entertainment/things-to-do/2024/04/10/earth-day-events-celebrate-tampa-st-petersburg-pinellas/
Florida insurance market full of ‘low quality’ companies, study finds: State regulators have also been “lax,” researchers wrote.
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At Tampa homeless veterans shelter, claims of racism and false identity: Taxpayer-funded New Beginnings of Tampa faces a new chapter of turmoil.
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For a time, Larry Gesick and his wife Joyce were retired, but it didn’t last long. Like other older Floridians, they had to re-enter the workforce amid rising ... Show more www.tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2024/04/09/older-floridians-are-re-entering-workforce-amid-rising-costs/
How Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev has battled back from serious injury: The defenseman’s mental hurdles have been as challenging as the physical in recovering ...
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Pasco ponders new tax to maintain county parks: Commissioners said they know there are unmet needs and ask staff to move forward with a taxing plan.
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St. Petersburg NAACP endorses Rays stadium, Historic Gas Plant project: President Esther Matthews led the city’s process to vet the project for enough community ...
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Tampa Bay Times columnist Stephanie Hayes wins Paul C. Tash Award: Named after the former chairman, the award recognizes the Times Publishing Co ...
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Author Michael Connelly, who owns a home in Tampa, has a new Amazon Prime Video series coming based on L.A. Police Department Detective Renée Ballard ... Show more www.tampabay.com/life-culture/arts/books/2024/04/10/michael-connelly-harry-bosch-renee-ballard-maggie-q/
Publix just rolled out a new way to cut prescription costs. It involves a new card.
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Marion Poynter, widow of former Times owner Nelson Poynter, dies at 97: A longtime newspaper board member, she rejected a hostile takeover offer that would have ...
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Live updates: Watches and warnings as storms roll into Tampa Bay: The stormy weather could bring flooding and gusty winds, according to forecasters.
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Tampa firm part of trial to prove Alzheimer’s can be detected in blood tests: Purchase of Axiom Brain Health puts Tampa clinical trial site at center of research ...
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Michelin gives Tampa’s Streetlight Taco a Bib Gourmand distinction: The contemporary Mexican restaurant opened in January in South Tampa.
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Residents sue to stop ‘gerrymandered’ Tampa Bay Senate districts: Tampa Bay has long had a Senate district crossing the bay.
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Which ACC schools voted to sue Florida State? We’re trying to find out: What we know (and still want to know) about the minutes from a special Jan ...
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Can old Brandon home with secret rooms inspire historic preservation?: Built in 1928, the owners say it would have been razed had they not bought it ...
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