Jury Selected In Clearwater Parking Lot Shooting Case
Jurors and alternates have been sworn in for a manslaughter trial of a white man who fatally shot an unarmed black man during a dispute over a parking…
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Ground Depressions In Pasco Likely Caused By Heavy Rains
Several large holes in the ground have opened in a Pasco County neighborhood. The depressions…
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Florida’s Big Cats Are Walking Weird; Officials Investigating
Some of Florida's big cats are walking strangely and state wildlife officials need your help…
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Gov. DeSantis Seeks More Federal Money For Hurricane Irma Cleanup
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the White House to increase federal reimbursements from 75 percent to…
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Unanswered Questions Leave Californians Worried About Fire Season
Native Californian Leslie Ogden has seen her share of wildfires, but never did the retired…
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Poll: Americans, Including Republicans And Gun Owners, Broadly Support Red Flag Laws
Strong majorities of Americans from across the political spectrum support laws that allow family members…
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This App Aims To Save New Moms’ Lives
The U.S. has the worst rate of maternal deaths in the developed world. Thousands of…
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The water off the coast of the Riviera Maya was warmer than I expected, but…
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Jury Selected In Clearwater Parking Lot Shooting Case
Jurors and alternates have been sworn in for a manslaughter trial of a white man…
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Ground Depressions In Pasco Likely Caused By Heavy Rains
Several large holes in the ground have opened in a Pasco County neighborhood. The depressions…
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Garage Implosion Marks Another Step In Tampa Airport’s Expansion
In a matter of seconds early Tuesday morning, an implosion marked Tampa International Airport’s next…
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Gov. DeSantis Seeks More Federal Money For Hurricane Irma Cleanup
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the White House to increase federal reimbursements from 75 percent to…
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Health News Florida
Haines City Nurses: Clinic Warns Only Speak English Or Be Fired
Seven Puerto Rican health care workers say supervisors at a Florida government-run clinic warned them…
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Hepatitis A Cases Continue To Climb
The number of hepatitis A cases in Florida continues to climb, with 72 new hepatitis…
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State Approves, Nixes Nursing Home Projects
The state gave tentative approval to four nursing-home projects and rejected four others late last…
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DOH Official Put On Administrative Leave
Florida Department of Health Deputy Secretary for Operations Michele Tallent is on administrative leave. She's…
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Ground Depressions In Pasco Likely Caused By Heavy Rains
Several large holes in the ground have opened in a Pasco County neighborhood. The depressions…
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Proposed Plastic Ban Approved For City-Owned Property In Sarasota
City of Sarasota commissioners have voted in favor of an ordinance to ban Styrofoam and…
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Florida’s Iconic Palm Trees Threatened By Invasive Disease
Florida's iconic palm trees are under attack from a fatal disease that turns them to…
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How Much Hotter Are The Oceans? The Answer Begins With A Bucket
If you want to know what climate change will look like, you need to know…
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Education
8/16/19: School Security, Safety And Mental Health
Many students across the Sunshine State headed back to school this week, and others…
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Would Free College End The Student Debt Crisis? Tampa Area University Leaders Divided
Americans owe $1.5 trillion dollars in student debt. Some Democratic presidential candidates argue that free…
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What Parents Need To Know About Predators And Social Media
If your child has a cellphone, odds are they spent a good part of their…
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Lawmaker Suggests Armed Guards At Florida Preschools During Heated Parkland Commission Meeting
A state school-safety commission meeting got heated Wednesday as members tackled a range of issues…
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Disney World Has Discount For Visitors Who Want To Sleep In
Walt Disney World is offering discounted tickets to visitors who want to sleep in. Starting…
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The Zest: Florida’s Lobster Season and Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
WUSF's food podcast, The Zest, celebrates cuisine and community in the Sunshine State. Here's what's…
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Do NOT Abandon Ship: How Derelict Vessels Are Clogging Florida’s Waterways
Drivers heading north into Tampa on the Howard Frankland Bridge may have noticed the Moonraker…
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Get A Taste Of Florida’s Wine Industry
Many people may not realize that wine making in Florida is a billion-dollar industry. There…
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