In an update Jan. 27, the county said the dredging of high spots began in December and is going well, but the next stage could be delayed until the end of this year as it seeks more environmental permits.
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It’s hard to have a conversation about what a place can be without talking about the way it was. Such is the case with the current Tropicana Field site.
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Will the state's English-only driver's tests make roads safer? We look into the rule change on "Florida Matters Live & Local."
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The fight against the Everglades' immigration detention center is not the first time the land has been at the heart of environmental controversy.
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Engineers are investigating a hydrogen leak that cut short a fueling test last week, delaying the moon mission by at least a month.
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Two national organizations are joining the effort by Florida Decides Healthcare to expand Medicaid to low-income childless adults in Florida.
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Evan Longoria, who signed a one-day contract to retire with Tampa Bay last season, will be honored during "Longo Legacy Weekend." The team also announced fan promotional giveaways for 2026.
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It is the latest LGBTQ+ function in Florida to postpone an annual event this year, including the Tampa Pride celebration that had been planned for March.
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The University of Florida College of Dentistry recently held its annual event that offers free dental sealants, dental exams and fluoride treatments for ages 1 to 17.
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