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Published August 05Forecasters expect the least active Atlantic hurricane season in more than a decade
CSU hurricane experts continue to expect nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane to form in the Atlantic in 2026.
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Published August 05Florida Republicans now have a 1.5 million voter registration advantage over Democrats
Nearly 13.48 million Floridians are eligible to cast ballots in the Aug. 18 primary elections, with Republicans expanding a registration edge over Democrats to 1.5 million voters, according to newly posted data on the state Division of Elections website. The data, included in…
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Published August 05The Scoop: Wed. Aug. 5, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida Voters, Florida Property Tax, Timothy Chaneyfield, Intercollegiate Athletics and US Financial Literacy.
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Published August 05In 8-5 opinion, federal appeals court upholds Florida’s no-children-at-drag shows law
A federal appeals court has upheld a Florida law banning children from attending drag shows, a measure put in place with the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis. In an 8-5 opinion handed down Tuesday, the majority ruled the law was constitutional, while those on the dissenting side…
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Published August 05Former owner of Tampa’s shuttered Southern Nights bar sentenced to federal prison after child sex crimes plea
The former owner of two Orlando nightclubs and his husband were sentenced to at least 10 years each in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a 15-year-old. Husbands Richard Kowalczyck and Eric Patrick have been sentenced to 14 years and 10…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 05Florida First Check pre-seed funding strategy unveiled
The goal is to provide pre-seed founders with access to capital without requiring them to seek out-of-state resources.
I Love the Burg
Published August 05St. Pete vegan hot dog favorite Nah Dogs opens brick-and-mortar in Grand Central
Just in time for the summer glizzy season, Nah Dogs has opened a brick-and-mortar location in St. Pete. The popular, 100% vegan hot dog pop-up is now open every weekend […]
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Published August 05Race between Angie Nixon and Alex Vindman could test how progressive Florida Democrats really are
As progressives rack up victories in other parts of the country against moderate Democrats, Florida’s Aug. 18 primary could prove a big test for that movement. Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col Alex Vindman has tried to reserve his rhetorical fire for Sen. Ashley Moody, the Republican…
That's So Tampa
Published August 05MOSI launches dino minigolf ahead of wild T. rex exhibition coming to Tampa
Tampa is about to enter its Jurassic Era. Well, technically, Cretaceous. The Museum of Science & Innovation (MOSI) announced that it will be bringing one of the world’s wildest dinosaur […]
City of Tampa
Published August 05Major Paving Project Begins Along New Tampa Boulevard
Major Paving Project Begins Along New Tampa Boulevard Tony D. Wed, 08/05/2026 - 08:29 am Map showing a highlighted road section for a project on New Tampa Blvd near I-75. City of Tampa Paving Map 2019 - 2026 New Tampa Boulevard Paving Begins Drivers in New Tampa will soon enjoy a…
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Published August 05More Than the Mic Indica Trells on Growth and Purpose
Together, they explore the role music has played in helping him communicate his thoughts and emotions, as well as the personal work of learning how to express himself beyond the lyrics. This conversation offers insight into creativity, growth, family influence, and the ongoing…
