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Published August 04Suicide rates are higher for teen girls. Abortion bans could be making it worse.
A new study found a 'concerning increase' in suicidal ideation for teen girls in states with abortion bans — regardless of if they are pregnant. There was no increase for teen boys.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 04St. Pete Beach commissioners want more resident input before ruling out a property tax increase
St. Pete Beach Commissioners left the door open to a potential property tax increase during their July 28 meeting by setting a tentative maximum millage rate for fiscal year 2027, but they did not approve a tax hike. The commission directed staff to advertise a tentative rate of…
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Published August 04Case of locally-acquired Dengue in Hillsborough
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Hillsborough County confirmed a human case of locally-acquired Dengue, a mosquito-borne illness.
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Published August 04The Scoop: Tues. Aug. 4, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Winter Haven pastor Timothy Chaneyfield is charged with three felony counts of lewd battery of a minor.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 04St. Pete officials prepare for millions in lost tax revenue
"I don't know what's going to happen in November," Hanewicz said. "But I don't want us to get flat-footed."
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 04Rewind St. Pete bar opens downtown
The establishment pays homage to the 1990s and 2000s.
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Published August 04Blood by drone could change trauma care
Tampa General Hospital plans to launch the nation's first EMS-operated drone system that delivers whole blood directly to emergency scenes.
I Love the Burg
Published August 04The scratch breakfast at Southern Grounds is downtown’s seven-day-a-week brunch
Coffee and lunch are what first got us in the door, but now it’s brunch that has us coming back every morning. Southern Grounds (695 Central Ave) has been a […]
I Love the Burg
Published August 04A huge, four-day arts festival is coming to St. Pete’s EDGE District
St. Pete has long been heralded as a home for the arts, and the city’s newest festival is creating one of the biggest arts-centric events the region has seen. The […]
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Published August 04Get to know the 2026 Florida candidates for Agriculture Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer
These are the candidates for Agriculture Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer in Florida's 2026 elections.
That's So Tampa
Published August 04Cow Creek Farm’s super popular fluffy Highland cow tour reservations launch this weekend
Cow Creek Farm (6802 Five Acre Rd, Plant City) has announced the return of its popular Fluffy Highland Cow Tours this fall. Known for their quick sellouts, reservations for the […]
That's So Tampa
Published August 04Snowcat Ridge, Scream-A-Geddon team to open new 50-acre holiday experience this November
The same company that brings the region thrills of all varieties every year is adding some magic to the rotation in 2026. Point Summit, the same team behind Snowcat Ridge […]