The Marine veteran made and lost fortunes across six decades, then poured his money, energy and appetite for risk into the city he called home.

The county plans to replace pumps or add pumping equipment pieces, along with floodproof doors, and relocate windows and electrical wiring.

Ranchers and agricultural experts say an influx of cheaper imports could depress cattle prices, discourage producers from rebuilding their herds and drive more ranchers out of the industry — potentially weakening the domestic beef supply without providing much relief for consumers.

Ray and Suzanne Haslam Hinst are discouraging residents from attending an unauthorized ‘pop up’ concert.

The converted short school bus decorated in ice-cream balls is more than a business with sweet treats. Owner Emily Grace developed it as a hands-on vocational training ground for adults with special needs.

The 4-3 vote came near the end of an eight-hour meeting. The Hillsborough County Commission has a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday to take up what has become a fluid "final" financing agreement.

An upcoming four-month sales tax "holiday" on certain camping and hunting gear, including guns and ammunition, is back to round out the year.

The case before Florida's Public Service Commission is weighing whether Duke Energy plans to do enough to shield customers from the costs of data centers, including one planned for Fort Meade.

Trade groups representing Florida ranchers have come out against President Donald Trump's plan to allow tariff-free beef imports over the next 90 days.

Consumer advocates say residential ratepayers could see their bills go up substantially, while Duke says shareholders — and not customers — would pay up if a massive data facility were unable to pay its serving costs.

More than 5,000 residents now considered on the brink of losing their housing — up more than 50% in just three years.

The threat of hurricanes and costs of insurance are pushing residents into former citrus lands and inland communities.