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New Port Richey restores popular fishing pier

Amber Stephens wins seat on Oldsmar City Council

Wesley Chapel apartment fire was caused by lightning strike, officials say

Back-to-school Success: Keep It Simple

For many autism families, the first few weeks after school starts can be the hardest. New teachers, new classrooms, different expectations, unfamiliar routines and changing schedules can bring excitement, but they can also bring anxiety, challenging behaviors and plenty of…

Annual Black Cat 5K, Homeschool Day, Genealogy Meeting & More

Annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run Benefitting A Kitten Place Animal lovers are invited to lace up their sneakers and make a lifesaving difference at the?sixth annual?Black Cat 5K Fun Run, presented by?The Fuddy Fund?and benefiting?A Kitten Place, a local nonprofit rescue dedicated to…

County To Host Patriot Day 9/11 Event On September 11

A quarter century has passed since the attacks of 9/11 instigated our nation’s longest war and challenged conventions of global security. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR), Veteran Community Services and the Veterans?Council of Hillsborough County will host Patriot Day 9/11:…

Mary & Martha Plans Two Fall Events To Support Mission

Mary & Martha House, a South Hillsborough nonprofit providing shelter and comprehensive support for women and families fleeing domestic violence, is preparing for two major fall fundraisers aimed at strengthening services for residents. The first event, Musical Bingo Night, is…

Conservation Effort Gives Florida Scrub-jays A New Chance To Thrive

Forty-eight federally threatened Florida scrub-jays have a new home at Wingate Creek State Park in Manatee County following a first-of-its-kind effort to strengthen an isolated population. The project brought together young scrub-jays from three Florida populations — Archbold…

Richard J. Meadows Scholarship Honors Legacy Of Service

By David L. Miller Maj. Richard J. ‘Dick’ Meadows remains one of the most respected figures in the history of U.S. Army Special Forces. A pioneer of the Regiment, he served in Korea, volunteered for the newly formed Special Forces in 1953, later served with MACV-SOG during the…

‘If he is convicted, he’s going to be in for a world of hurt’: DeSantis hints at death penalty for Republican ally arrested for child sex abuse

One year after being appointed by DeSantis as Palm Beach County clerk of the circuit court and comptroller, former state Rep. Mike Caruso was suspended from the job by the governor after being arrested Tuesday on five felony counts tied to alleged sexual abuse of a involving a…

21 Savage, Kodak Black, Meek Mill, and DaBaby coming to Downtown Tampa for Halloween show

Something is happening on Halloween night that deserves your full, undivided attention because it’s the greatest idea anyone’s ever had and a fever dream born from eating too much candy […]

Florida’s new education commissioner wants to block undocumented students from paying for career programs

In one of his first moves as education commissioner, Henry Mack has advanced a rule that would block undocumented students from attending the state’s postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs. The programs train students in a wide variety of career fields and…