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Published August 19Report states Florida’s disaster-recovery funding might be at risk
A new Florida Policy Institute (FPI) report indicates the state’s disaster-recovery efforts might be at risk of losing funding. Counties like Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor and Sarasota are predicted to be the most affected. FPI identified two potential threats: Florida ballot’s…
City of Tampa
Published August 19City of Tampa Offering Free Pool Access During Heat Advisories
City of Tampa Offering Free Pool Access During Heat Advisories Tony D. Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:03 pm City of Tampa pools will now offer free admission during heat advisories (Pictured: Copeland Pool, 11001 N. 15th St). City of Tampa Offering Free Pool Access During Heat Advisories…
Osprey Observer
Published August 19Brandon Native Helps Navy’s Submarine Force Stay Ready
By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach Lt. Joel Walter, a native of Brandon, Florida, serves in the U.S. Navy at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, homeport of West Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile…
Osprey Observer
Published August 19Holiday Favorites Take Center Stage In Orchestra’s Season
The holiday season will come to life through the sounds of The Florida Orchestra, which has announced a lineup of festive performances as part of its 2026-27 season. Tickets for the new season went on sale August 11, including single tickets to the orchestra’s holiday…
Osprey Observer
Published August 19Black Cat 5K, Gowns For Girls, Wreath Pre-Sale & 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…
Osprey Observer
Published August 19Local Military Community Has New Health Coverage Option
When it’s PCS time for military personnel and their families, that means a permanent change of station is at hand and attention turns to the logistics of moving and the consuming ritual of packing and junking goods to arrive at a new duty assignment in good order. Beyond dealing…
Osprey Observer
Published August 19Wright’s Gourmet Plans For Expanded Bakery In Brandon
A South Tampa institution known for its signature sandwiches, cakes and pumpernickel bread is coming to Brandon. Wright’s Gourmet House plans to open an approximately 15,000-square-foot location at 328 Brandon Town Center Dr., near Brandon Exchange, in summer 2027. It will take…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 19Democrats Gwen Myers, Aileen Rodriguez, earn landslide victories in Hillsborough County Commission primaries
Voters face a huge decision about Hillsborough County’s future this fall, and we now know the politicians that’ll be trying to get their point across. Aileen Rodriguez and incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers won their Democratic primaries on Tuesday night by…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 19Tax reform could slash bus, ferry service across Pinellas
The overhaul could jeopardize ferry service and eliminate many of the county’s 40 bus routes.
That's So Tampa
Published August 19The new Tampa to St. Pete ferry boat has arrived ahead of Tampa Bay Ferry launch
The long-awaited return of St. Pete to Tampa ferry service across Tampa Bay hit a major milestone this week, as the first of its two ships arrived in Pinellas County. […]
I Love the Burg
Published August 19The new St. Pete to Tampa ferry boat has arrived ahead of Tampa Bay Ferry launch
The long-awaited return of St. Pete to Tampa ferry service across Tampa Bay hit a major milestone this week, as the first of its two ships arrived in Pinellas County. […]
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Published August 19Abortion foes eye Interpol’s global law enforcement network to target abortion pills
Outside experts said the plan to target mifepristone ordered from overseas reflects the anti-abortion movement’s growing frustration with the Trump administration.