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Tampa and St. Petersburg will once again be linked by ferry by the end of the year. Tara Hubbard, with Hubbard's Marina, explains what this will mean for residents across the region. -
The licenses now feature an orange, a manatee and a phrase that’s drawing some criticism: “Let Us Alone,” from the 1845 Florida flag. Why are those words getting pushback? -
The organization's centennial exhibit is free and open to the public through Nov. 30. It's located in the third-floor gallery space at the Tampa Bay History Center. -
There are changes to eligibility which could make it more challenging for SNAP recipients. In turn, local food banks are feeling the pressure of increased demand. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," a Hillsborough County resident and vacation rental property manager express different opinions. -
A new cross-bay ferry service will launch soon. Will you be riding? And we learn more about a Flock investigation that led to the resignations and arrests of two Pinellas County deputies. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Rodney Kite-Powell with the Tampa Bay History Center discussed "Cinema in the Sunshine State" and how the visitors can learn more about Florida's legacy in the film industry. -
If you compare your electric bill from last month to one from a few years ago, you’d probably see a jump. Our three-part investigation digs into why. The reporters tell us how they dug. -
Dr. Adi Nadimpalli, with Doctors Without Borders, spent weeks in the Central African nation, which is facing the second largest Ebola outbreak in recorded history, with more than 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths. -
For the first time in 50 years, there may be no debate between the leading candidates in the race for Florida governor. -
We learn more about a Tampa Bay Times investigation that found a "side door" in the foster care system that can leave parents struggling to reunite with their children. -
In partnership with Visit Tampa Bay, the program equips students to learn skills to work in a variety of jobs under the hospitality umbrella.
