Democrat David Jolly has named Gwen Graham, the daughter of former Governor Bob Graham and a former congresswoman, as his running mate in Florida's 2026 governor's race.
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Read 'em and reap, a different kind of 'takeover,' judged past its prime, a preservation reservationFor the second time this year, a “teen takeover” in the Bay area has ended in arrests. The youths appear to be finding trouble on social media. Can social media keep them out of it? A local group has some ideas.
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We’re still reacting to the shock of a Florida earthquake. And we get into youth camps on Day 2 of our summer prep segments. Speaking of summertime, "flesh-eating bacteria" is back in the news.
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An immigration detention center in the Everglades stirred up a decades-old environmental battle. Hear from people who helped in the fight.
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Officials at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are reviewing those recommendations. Last month, Florida paused the importing of sloths after the Sloth World deaths became public.
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A family of four must earn at least $106,000 annually to afford basic needs across the region, according to United Way's 2026 ALICE report.
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NASA has named the crew of the Artemis III mission that the agency is calling "one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken."
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If voters approve the referendums in November, the Hillsborough County Commission would expand to nine members — with the current at-large districts eliminated. The school superintendent could also be elected, instead of appointed.
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Anxious kids can benefit from counseling, but therapy demands a commitment of money and time. Therapists recommend using three criteria to help determine when challenging behavior rises to the level of needing professional help.
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City Manager Carlos Baia told city council members that he's reaching out to Hillsborough County and Tampa to consider hooking up to their systems.
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